In September, we look forward to welcoming approximately 60 new children into Reception at our Pre-Prep school.
Below is an outline of our admissions process step-by-step. Please click here to access a guide to help you to apply at the correct time for the entry point you require. If you’d like to read about the aims and ethos of the school, you can do so here.
If you’re interested in joining us in September 2027 or beyond, please register your details below so we can:
Our Pre-Prep Open Day will be held on Saturday 19 September with bookings opening later in the summer.
Please register your interest above and we’ll be in touch when bookings open.
These events will help you to understand more about the school, including:
Applications for 4+ entry in September 2026 have now closed.
Our next intake will be in September 2027 and will be for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023. Please register your interest and we will keep in touch by email with details of when applications open.
There is an application fee of £210, payable online via Paypal or card. Please review our admissions policy before applying.
All applications are reviewed in October.
If the number of applications exceeds the available assessment places, it may not be possible to invite every child to attend an assessment and a shortlist will be drawn up.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the first round of assessments by mid-October.
The first round of assessments take place at our school in November.
Children will join a small group, with teaching staff leading them in story-time, various play-based activities and exploratory 1-2-1 tasks to assess learning readiness.
The outcome of this round will be sent to families at the beginning of December. We then invite the shortlisted children to a second assessment in early January. This follows the same format but explores children’s understanding and capabilities in greater depth.
The outcome of the second assessments will be sent to families in late January.
If your child receives an offer of a place we will invite you to visit the school for a tour and to ask any questions before you make your decision.
We would require a response by early February and a deposit will be payable upon acceptance of the place.
During the summer term in June, all new children attend a taster session to meet their teacher and future classmates. ‘Stay and Sing’ sessions and a family picnic help children feel comfortable and excited about starting school.
Parents are also invited to a welcome evening to receive information ahead of the start of term. Pupils join Reception in early September with a staggered settling in period during their first week.
