Admissions - FAQs

When should I register my son/daughter to enter the school?

1. You can register your son/daughter at any time for future entry to the nursery or school. Once they are registered we will keep in touch with you and help you through the admissions process. (Registration forms are available to download from the main Admissions page)

 

Do I have to visit the school before I apply/register my child?

1. You don't have to visit the school but we strongly recommend you come along to an Open Day or have a private tour of the school as deciding your son/daughters education is an important decision.

 

How do we arrange to visit and tour the school?

1. Appointments can be made by calling the school and speaking to the Admissions Office on 01206 573389

 

Should we bring our son/daughter with us when we visit the school?

1. Unless you have a particular reason why they should not come with you we always suggest that visiting the school with parents can be very reassuring for them.

 

What happens if I register my son/daughter and then don't take up the place if offered, do I get my registration fee back?

1. No. The registration fee is non-refundable and covers any assessments, taster days and all the admissions administration.

 

What extra paperwork will we need to provide for the admissions process?

1. As well as the registration form, we will need you to fill in a pre-assessment  form, provide copies of previous school reports and prior to their admission to the school, a copy of your son/daughters birth certificate.

 

How are admissions decisions made?

1. All children are invited to take an assessment and if possible, come in for a taster day with their peer group. The results of these along with reviewing their current school reports (where applicable) are taken into account when offering places. The decision of the Principal is final.

 

Can we apply online?

1. Yes. Registration Forms can be downloaded from the website. They can be found on the main Admissions page.

 

When do you notify families about admission decisions?

1. Usually we write to you within 4/5 working days, in some instances sooner than this.

 

What should we do to prepare our son/daughter for the assessments?

1. There is no specific revision pupils can do for the assessment tests. The best advice is to reassure them that they are not designed to catch them out. They should relax and try to answer them to the best of their ability.