Leading Girls Prep School in Hertfordshire

Girls can join Cadogan House in any year group (from Reception through to Year 6) and in any term during the academic year, subject to place availability.

With the rarest of exceptions, all Year 6 pupils at Cadogan House are guaranteed a place in our Senior School and move seamlessly into Year 7 without the need to sit the 11+ entrance exam to be selected (the exam must still be sat for the purpose of selecting the correct class for your child). Because of this automatic progression, demand for places in these year groups is extremely high, and space becomes increasingly limited as girls move up through the Prep School.

For this reason, joining RMS prior to Year 4 is strongly recommended to give your daughter the best chance of securing a place in Cadogan House and gaining automatic entry into Senior School.

If you are considering an application, we recommend booking a visit or registering via our Admissions Portal as early as possible. You can also get in touch with our Admissions Team at 01923 725354 or via email at admissions@rmsforgirls.com to check current availability for your daughter’s year group.

Yes, entry assessments depend on the year group your daughter is joining:

• Reception: There is no formal assessment for entry into our Reception class. Instead, prospective Reception pupils are invited to join us for a friendly, play-based Taster Morning in January, where they are observed by our Early Years staff in a relaxed environment.
• Years 1 to 6: Entry into all other Prep year groups is by a more formal assessment, which takes place in January prior to September entry (or at a mutually agreed time for in-year applications).

To check specific dates for upcoming assessments, please visit our Key Admissions Dates page.

If you have any questions about what to expect or how to prepare, please contact our Admissions Team at 01923 725354 or via email at admissions@rmsforgirls.com.

Yes! With the rarest of exceptions, all Year 6 pupils at Cadogan House are guaranteed a place in our Senior School and move seamlessly into Year 7.

Whilst entry to the Senior School is normally guaranteed, Year 6 pupils are required to sit the entrance assessments (alongside external candidates) as this helps us to select the correct class placement and ensure a tailored academic setup for Year 7. This removes the pressure of senior school selection while helping us hit the ground running with your daughter’s secondary education. Cadogan House pupils also have the opportunity to apply for scholarships at 11+, competing against external candidates for available awards.

To learn more about the transition from Prep to Senior School, please visit our Senior School page or contact our Admissions Team at 01923 725354 / admissions@rmsforgirls.com.

Our termly tuition fees cover tuition, textbooks, essential learning materials, mid-morning snacks and hot lunches.

To support busy and working families, we offer flexible wraparound care options across all age groups:

• Breakfast Club: Available before the school day starts (from 8:00am) to ensure pupils get a healthy, nutritious start to the day.
• After-School & Tea Clubs: Supervised care and after-school clubs run until 6:00pm / 6:15pm, giving pupils a chance to relax, complete homework, engage in activities, or enjoy a hot cooked tea before going home.
• Co-Curricular Activities: We offer a wide range of extracurricular clubs after school, many of which are included in the tuition fee (with specialised external clubs or 1-on-1 tuition charged separately).

Wraparound care sessions can be booked on a regular termly basis or on an ad-hoc basis as needed.

For a detailed breakdown of current termly tuition fees and wraparound care costs, please visit our Fees Page.

Yes! Full and weekly boarding options are available for girls starting in Year 4.

We understand that sending a young child to board is a significant step, which is why we also offer flexi-boarding. Flexi-boarding allows pupils to stay overnight for a night or two each week—or on an ad-hoc basis—making it a gentle, flexible first step for younger girls. It is a fantastic option for families with busy work commitments, pupils taking part in early morning or late after-school clubs, or simply girls who want to enjoy a “sleepover” experience with their friends.

Our Prep boarders live in a warm, dedicated boarding house environment with specialised residential care staff who create a cosy, “home away from home” atmosphere tailored to younger children.

For details on our boarding facilities and options, please visit our Boarding Page or contact our Admissions Team at 01923 725354 / admissions@rmsforgirls.com.

We would love to welcome you and your daughter to RMS for Girls!

You are very welcome to visit us in whichever way suits your family best:

• Open Events: We hold formal Open Days and Working Open Mornings throughout the year. These give you a fantastic opportunity to tour our extensive grounds, hear from our Head, and see normal school life in action.
• Personal Tours: If you prefer an individual visit, we are delighted to arrange a personal tour tailored to your daughter’s age and interests during the working school week.
• Taster Mornings & Days: Taster sessions for prospective pupils are arranged as part of the admissions and assessment process, giving your daughter the chance to spend time in class with her peers and experience an RMS day firsthand.

You can book a place at an upcoming event or request a personal tour directly via our online Open Events & Visits page.

Alternatively, our Admissions Team will be delighted to organise a visit for you—you can reach us directly on 01923 725354 or via email at admissions@rmsforgirls.com.