Elstree School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Elstree School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, founded as a boys' school in 1848 and moved to its present location in 1939. The school became fully co-educational in September 2020, with girls from the Pre-Prep able to progress through to the Prep School. Since 1961, it has been administered as a charitable trust, overseen by a board of governors. Boarding is available on a flexible basis, from one-night to full boarding, for pupils aged 8 and over. The nursery, which includes an Early Years Foundation Stage setting, and pre-preparatory departments are accommodated in a separate building in the grounds. The school seeks to encourage all pupils to reach beyond what they thought possible, through the dedication of staff, a supportive learning environment, and a commitment to values such as respect, honesty, and service to the community. Most pupils come from professional backgrounds in the locality and elsewhere in the UK, and the school provides additional support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as for pupils who speak English as an additional language.