Admission - Junior School
Nursery Admission (age 3+)
Children can join the Nursery at 3 years and 3 months, with entry points in September, January, or April. To assess readiness, children participate in a short play session without parents. The Nursery has a maximum of 32 places.
Options for Parents:
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Option 1: |
8.00 am to 1.00 pm term time only |
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Option 2: |
8.00 am to 3.30 pm term time only |
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Option 3: |
8.00 am to 6.00 pm term time only |
A Nursery Holiday Club is available during holiday periods. Further information and fees can be found here.
Reception Admission (Age 4+)
Reception (PP1) has a 2-form entry with class sizes of approx. 18. Assessments for September 2025 entry will be in November 2024, but applications are welcome anytime during the school year. Early applications are recommended as assessment places are first come, first served. Assessments include a 1-hour play session at St Benedict’s Nursery.
years 1 and 2 admission (ages 5+ & 6+)
Years 1 and 2 have 2 classes per year group of approx. 20 children each. Applications for places are welcome year-round, with assessments focusing on social interaction, literacy, and numeracy.
Junior Department Admission (age 7+)
The Junior Department has up to 3 classes per year group of approx. 20 pupils each. Assessments for September 2025 entry will be in January and February 2025, but applications are accepted year-round. Assessments focus on literacy and numeracy, and includes a Taster Day. Pupils transfer to the Senior School at 11+.
Parent Interviews
There will be a short meeting with Mr Simmons, the Junior School Headmaster, to learn more about your child and answer any questions you may have.
References and Additional Information
We will request a reference from your child’s current setting and ask that you send us a copy of their latest academic report, as well as any medical or SEND reports which we may need to be aware of (if applicable.)
