Admissions Procedure

Initial Contact and Parent Visit
Prospective parents who show an interest in the school are invited to visit, either on an Open Morning or on an alternative day which suits them, when they will be given a tour of the school by a Senior boy and have an opportunity to see the school in action and meet the Headmaster and SENco if necessary. 

Academic Bursaries
In November, a Saturday morning is set aside for meeting and testing Academic Bursary candidates at age 6+. Application Forms are available from the School Office.

Assessment Day
If the parents are not seeking a scholarship but wish to pursue a place at the school, and there is a place available in the appropriate year, then they will be asked to complete a Registration Form and pay the £100 Registration Fee before being assessed.  A mutually agreed day will then be arranged for the child to attend the school (a morning visit for Nursery and Kindergarten and a whole day for Reception to Year 8). 

During the Assessment Day the child will have the opportunity to experience a day at Kingswood House and meet the peer group of the class.  During this visit, the SENco will meet with the child on 1:1 basis to talk and do a few informal tests to assess the level of performance.  At the end of the child’s visit, the Headmaster or SENco will meet the parents to discuss the assessment. 

Offering a Place
Following assessment it may not be possible to offer a place immediately. The Headmaster or SENco may not have been able to receive feedback from the relevant teaching staff or information may be required from the child’s existing school.

If the child is suitable and a place is available then an offer will be made.  Written confirmation will be sent and once accepted Joining Details will follow.

Please Note: Parents have a responsibility to inform the prospective school of any issues/conditions and disclose any reports both medical and academic relating to the applicant.  Withholding information may necessitate the school reviewing their offer of a place.