Señor School Open Mornings 2026
Welcome
We are delighted you are considering JAGS for your childs education.
Established in 1741, JAGS is the oldest independent girls’ school in London. Our founder, James Allen, championed a progressive approach to education that remains at the heart of all we do. Proud of our heritage, we continue to be defined by the forward-thinking, outward-looking ethos that has shaped generations of young men and women.
Our main Senior School entry points are at 11+ (Year 7) and 16+ (Year 12), although occasional places may become available in other year groups.
Book Your Place
Visiting the school is the best way to get a feel for life at JAGS. By seeing the school in action, you will gain a clearer sense of how this historic school nurtures each girl as an individual, helping her develop into a confident, ambitious and compassionate young woman.
Book your place at one of our upcoming Open Mornings below:
For prospective parents and pupils in Year 6 (from September 2026) as well as those seeking Chance Vacancies in Year 8, 9 or 10.
Saturday 10 October 9am, 10am, 11am and midday
For prospective parents and pupils in Year 5 or Year 6 (from September 2026), as well as those seeking chance vacancies in Year 8, 9 or 10 or those applying for Sixth Form entry.
For prospective parents and pupils in Year 6 (from September 2026) as well as those seeking Chance Vacancies in Year 8, 9 or 10.
What happens next?
We hope you and your daughter enjoy your visit. If you decide that JAGS is the right school for your family, the next steps in the admissions process are outlined below.
Register Your Application
Registration for 11+ entry in September 2027 is open until 10 November 2006. Before applying, please review our pre-application guidance, then complete the online registration form. You can also find information on fees, scholarships, bursaries and key admissions dates.
Assessment
Applicants attend a Welcome Morning during the the Autumn Term, which includes an interview, creative writing task and group activity. Candidates must also complete the ISEB Common Pre-Test by 9 December 2026, covering Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Offers and Acceptance
Offers are sent on 11 February 2027. If your daughter is offered a place, we will provide full details of how to accept and all relevant deadlines.
Preparing to Join JAGS
Before joining JAGS, families receive information packs and invitations to induction events to help pupils settle in and meet their teachers and classmates. Parents will also be invited to join Classlist to connect with other families before September. We look forward to welcoming your daughter to JAGS.
Fees, Bursaries and Scholarships
At James Alan’s Girls School, we strive to attract intellectually curious girls regardless of economic background. Bursary provision is firmly embedded as central to the school’s ethos and is a key component in making the school’s world-class education accessible to everyone, not just to those whose families can afford the fees.
Follow the links below for more information regarding school fees, bursaries and scholarships:
Scholarships
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The latest edition of To Read & So will soon be reaching thousands of JAGS alumnae around the world.
Packed with news, updates and in-depth interviews with inspiring alumnae, this issue celebrates the connections that span generations.
Swipe through to see the inspiration behind this year’s cover, a nod to the cover of the 1986 student magazine from the JAGS archives.
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From robotics to rugby, debating to dance, our Co-Curricular Fair showcased the more than 130 clubs and activities on offer for students each week.
Students explored new opportunities, met club leaders and signed up for the year ahead.
We can’t wait to see our new Year 7 students discovering their passions and our older students continue to make the most of all that JAGS has to offer 🎥🏏🎨🎮♟️🧩
We’re so proud to present our new film: JAGS – The Making of Us.
How do you capture the countless opportunities, an unparalleled range of subjects, a community where every girl belongs, and nearly 300 years of history in just 90 seconds?
Maybe it’s impossible, just don’t tell our students that…
At JAGS, we proudly nurture a genuine love of lifelong learning that reaches far beyond exams and results. We inspire pupils to explore subjects beyond the curriculum and to stay curious about the world around them.
To learn more, book your place at one of our September and October Open Mornings.
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⭐️ What a night! ⭐️
On Friday, we welcomed our sports stars to the inaugural Senior Sports Awards Evening, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our athletes and teams over the last academic year.
We were delighted to be joined by special guest @therealyarnold , two-time Winter Olympic Champion, who delivered an inspiring keynote speech, sharing her experiences of dedication, perseverance and success at the highest level of sport.
From individual accolades to team triumphs, we honoured the outstanding achievements of our students across the diversely sporting programme at JAGS.
Congratulations to every student who represented JAGS with such pride this past year 🏆
