Staines Preparatory School
2.28 miles
St James' Independent Schools in London (UK) are three fee-paying schools for children aged 4 to 18.
Selection Criteria: Selective
Boys are invited to apply to St James for entry into Year 7 at 11+ or Year 9 at 13+, places are also available for entry into the Sixth Form. Candidates can apply for places in Year 9 in Years 7 and 8, with 12+ and 13+ pre-tests being offered. In Year 7 they have 60 places available across three forms. They add an additional class of 20 in Year 9. The Year 9 classes are re-arranged into four new forms. Pre-testing for Year 7 is also available for boys in Year 5 to apply a year early via the 10+ pre-test. To make an application please send the completed registration form to the admissions office prior to the deadline at the end of November. Entrance examinations will be held in early January, with tests in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. The exam papers are standardised 11+ tests from GL Assessment. All candidates and their parents will be invited for an interview with a senior member of staff. Places will be offered following the interviews in early February.
Tuition fees per term £7,110
Bus charges per term £470
Annual Trip Charge for whole year group UK based day trips:
Sports: Talented sportsmen, joining at Year 7 or Year 9, who are playing at or working towards county level and above in one of the school’s main sports of Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Rugby and Tennis are invited to apply for a Sports Scholarship. For all candidates an ability to learn and a willingness to further their sporting career are essential. Candidates will be expected to compile an in depth sporting C.V, complete a series of fitness and skills tests and take part in an interview with a member of the PE staff.
Music: Music Scholarships will be made available for outstanding musicians for Year 7 or Year 9 entry. They must be playing or singing at a high level – probably involved in District and/or National orchestras/choirs , as well as Grade 5 or above for Year 7, and Grade 7 or above for Year 9. Applicants who can play an instrument in the St James orchestra or sing in the choir will be favoured over those playing instruments that do not normally feature in a classical orchestra e.g. voice, violin, viola, cello, flute, trumpet etc.The audition will consist of a performance and interview. Candidates should also submit no more than one hundred words detailing their perceived contribution to music at St James. Applications must be made by the deadline. Two references should also be included, one of which must be a current music teacher. Successful candidates will be invited to the audition.
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