LocationMill Hill, North London
PupilsCo-educational
TypeIndependent · Boarding & Day
Entry points13+ · 16+
AssessmentThe school’s own entrance assessments
Ash’s view

A strong North London day and boarding school with a friendly, inclusive feel. Their own entrance papers in English and Maths plus reasoning. Good co-curricular programme. They want engaged, enthusiastic students — the interview matters as much as the exam.

How entry to Mill Hill School works

Mill Hill School sets its own entrance assessments rather than using a shared national test. Depending on the entry point, these can include written papers in English and maths, reasoning tests, an interview or a group activity. Because the papers are the school’s own, practice should be matched to the style of questions it sets rather than to a generic test.

For 13+ entry (joining in Year 9), many schools assess children in Year 6 or Year 7, well before they start, so the timetable is worth checking early.

At 16+ (Sixth Form entry), students are usually assessed in the autumn of Year 11 with a mix of reasoning tests, subject papers and interviews, and offers are normally conditional on GCSE results. There is more on this on my 16+ entry page.

Dates and requirements change from year to year, so always check the latest details on the school’s website.

How I help children prepare for Mill Hill School

  • 1:1 online lessons in English comprehension and writing and maths, with the exam technique for each
  • Practice matched to Mill Hill School’s assessments and mock papers under real timings
  • Interview practice, so children can talk about themselves and their interests with confidence
  • Ash’s Exam Zone app for daily practice between lessons
  • The Exam Hub for 16+ reasoning tests, school-style papers and full mock reports

My Mill Hill School guide sets out the full process, the key dates, and a preparation plan, and my mock papers let children practise under real timings.

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Questions parents ask about Mill Hill School

At what age can my child join Mill Hill School?

Mill Hill School has entry points at 13+ and 16+. 13+ entry means joining in Year 9. 16+ is Sixth Form entry, into Year 12.

What entrance assessments does Mill Hill School use?

The school’s own entrance assessments. The exact mix depends on the entry point, so check the school’s admissions page for your child’s year of entry.

Is Mill Hill School a day or boarding school?

Both: Mill Hill School takes day pupils and boarders.