In September 2024, we hope to welcome approximately 80 children (boys and girls) to our Year 7. They will join around 105 Junior School pupils, moving from Year 6 into our Senior School.
Below we have outlined the 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 2025 and beyond, please click the button below to leave your details so we can:
Our main Open Day for 11+ 2024 entry took place on Saturday 7 October 2023, where visitors had the opportunity to see the school facilities, meet teachers and pupils, as well as participate in subject related activities.
Our open events for 11+ entry in 2025 will be announced in spring/summer 2024 and all parents/carers who register their interest will be invited to book their attendance.
Applications for 2024 entry opened in June 2023 and closed on Wednesday 8 November 2023. Applications for 2025 entry will open in summer 2024.
Please take time to review our 11+ admissions policy and read our Criteria for 11+ entry before making an application. There is an application fee of £150 which is payable online via PayPal or card and all applications are acknowledged via email. Bursary applicants with a gross household income of under £30,000 are not required to pay the full application fee.
The information below may be helpful to read before making your 11+ application.
Bursary information
Music Award Information 2024
The first part of the assessment consists of three tests taken at the school on Tuesday 5 December. We understand how nervous some pupils will be so we endeavour to make the morning as fun and stress-free as possible.
English
Our English paper reflects the KS2 National Curriculum. To help your child prepare, here are some English 11+ sample test papers: English Practice Paper 1, Practice Paper 2 and Practice Paper 3. Please find an 11+ English tutorial film here.
Mathematics
Our Mathematics paper is designed so no specific syllabus or preparation is desirable or necessary.
Here are some Mathematics 11+ sample test papers; Mathematics A, B and C. Answers for Mathematics A are here.
Please find an 11+ Maths tutorial film here.
Non-verbal Reasoning
Please find an 11+ Introduction and Non Verbal Reasoning (NVR) tutorial here.
We also request a confidential reference from your child’s Headteacher.
A significant proportion of our candidates are invited back for the second stage of assessment: activities and interviews. This consists of a group interview and taster lesson(s). As well as allowing us to get to know your child further, it also enables them to have a taste of school life and to learn more about our School.
Interviews will take place in January 2024.
Our offer letters are posted to successful candidates on early February 2024, with an email sent the following day.
Should you be in the fortunate position of holding several offers or would like to ask further questions, there is an event for children holding offers and their families later in February.
Responses must be received by early March, with a deposit payable on accepting a place. We are always delighted to hear earlier than the deadline!
We understand that moving to secondary school is a major change for pupils and parents.
Our Head of Lower School, Head of Year 7 and team of experienced tutors ensure this transition is as smooth as possible through a variety of events for new pupils (joining the school in September 2023) and their families in June 2024.
All our Year 7 pupils visit an activity centre for a day of team-building and group activities, to assist with the formation of friendships and getting to know the staff in August 2024, before the start of term.
