Musical Aptitude Tests

For Admission to Year 7, September 2026

The Musical Aptitude tests do not require a child to have any knowledge of music theory, have received formal music training or have accomplished a certain grade level. 

The new School Admissions Code, which came into force in 2021, requires all schools that use aptitude tests as part of their admission arrangements to inform parents of the outcome of these tests before the secondary transfer application deadline of 31st October 2025.

Registration

Registration for the Musical Aptitude Test for September 2026 admissions will open in the Summer Term of 2025, when your child is in Year 5. Your child will sit the test in the Autumn Term of 2025 when your child will be in Year 6. You will need to register via the South West Herts Schools Consortium website, once it has been opened (dates yet to be confirmed). Please refer back to this page and/or the South West Herts Schools Consortium for updates.

Applying Under the Musical Aptitude Criterion

If your child has passed both parts of the Musical Aptitude Test, you will only be considered if you have also submitted a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and ticked the 'musical aptitude test' box on the SIF. You can download the Supplemtary Information Form below.