ADMISSION TO THE NURSERY AT 3+: Pupils are eligible to join the Nursery aged 3 years and 3 months with a September or January entry point. In order to assess readiness for entry into the Nursery, pupils are observed during a short play session. These sessions are conducted without parental attendance. Admission into the Nursery does not guarantee a place in the Pre-Preparatory department, however the expectation is that in most instances this will be the case. There is a maximum of 32 places in the Nursery.
ADMISSION TO PRE-PREP 1 (RECEPTION) AT 4+: At Pre-Prep 1 (Reception) they offer 2 classes, with an optimum class size of 18 pupils and a maximum of 20. Using the School’s admission criteria, pupils are observed in a classroom situation, carrying out tasks both individually and in small groups. Prospective parents will have the opportunity to meet the Junior School Headmaster and undertake a guided tour of the Junior School. The offer of a place is subject to the successful outcome of the assessment and a parental interview with the Junior School Headmaster.
ADMISSION TO PRE-PREP 2 AND 3 (YEARS 1 AND 2): Pre-Prep 2 and 3 (Years 1 and 2) have 2 classes per year group, with a maximum of 20 children in each class. The closing date for registration is Friday, 18 November 2022 at 12pm.
ADMISSION TO THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT (YEARS 3 – 6) AT 7+: The Junior Department has up to 3 classes per year group, with a maximum of 22 in each class. Pupils seeking admission to the Junior Department attend a full school day during which they are assessed in literacy, numeracy and verbal reasoning; they are also observed in various social and classroom situations to ensure that they will integrate well with their year group. A reference is also sought from the current school.
ADMISSION TO YEAR 7 (11+): All candidates must sit the School’s 11+ entrance examination, some of whom will then be invited to an interview with the Headmaster or Deputy Head. The interview is an integral part of the assessment as it provides a friendly atmosphere in which the candidate has the opportunity to share details of his or her interests and abilities. It also enables the interviewer to look further into the candidate’s performance in the entrance examination and to ascertain what contribution he or she might make to the general life of the School. A reference is also sought from the candidate’s current school. The Headmaster will finalise the list of candidates who will be eligible for further consideration for admission.
ADMISSION TO YEAR 8 (12+) AND YEAR 9 (13+): All candidates must sit an entrance examination, some of whom will then be invited to an interview with the Headmaster. A reference will also be sought from the candidate’s current school. The Headmaster will finalise the list of candidates who will be eligible for further consideration for admission.
ADMISSION TO SIXTH FORM: Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 7 in at least five subjects at GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, applicants must achieve a grade 6 or higher at GCSE/IGCSE in the subjects they have chosen to study at A level. To study Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics they must achieve at least a grade 7 at Mathematics GCSE/IGCSE. In the case of subjects which are new at A level, they should achieve at least a grade 6 in a related subject.
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