Notre Dame School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Notre Dame Senior School is an independent Roman Catholic day school for girls aged 11 to 18, situated on the banks of the River Mole in Cobham. Founded in 1937, the school shares its site with Notre Dame Preparatory School and is part of the international charitable Order of the Company of Mary Our Lady. The school is rooted in the Catholic faith, though it warmly welcomes pupils of all faiths and none. The school aims to provide a holistic and personalised education in a secure and stimulating environment, encouraging pupils to fulfil their potential across academic studies, sport, music, drama, and creative pursuits, while developing an awareness of the wider world. Sixth form pupils have the opportunity to take the Extended Project Qualification, and the school benefits from a theatre and all-weather sports facility. Pupils come mainly from professional and business families in the local area, with a range of ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds represented within the school community. The school is attentive to the needs of all its learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, those with English as an additional language, and more able pupils, ensuring that support and challenge are built into everyday school life.

No mobile phones allowed during the day. From Year 7, compulsory Yonder pouch (lockable device) locked at beginning of day, unlocked after school.