Admissions process

A small number of places are available for 8+ entry each year (Year 4).

These places are open to boys who have not previously sat entrance tests for the school (though boys who were placed on the waiting list at 7+ entry are welcome to apply).

Parents wishing to register their interest for 8+ entrance should contact the Junior Branch Office on 020 7435 3068.

Please refer to our Admissions policy here.

Open Evenings are held each year and parents are advised to bring their sons to one of them. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the school with a pupil, talk to staff and meet the Headmaster.

All 8+ applicants will sit the exam in December and successful candidates will be interviewed in January.

Applications are open between 1st February 2024 and 30th September 2024, for September 2025 entry.

Applications for September 2024 entry are now closed.

Registration for 8+ 2025 entry goes ‘live’ on 1st February 2024.

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A confidential report is requested from each candidate’s current school and this plays an important part in the selection procedure.

8+ candidates are invited in for assessment in December. The entrance assessment will consist of written English and Maths tests. Tests will be administered in classrooms.

Successful candidates will be invited back in January for an interview and to participate in group work activities. They will be observed on their social interaction and behaviour. The boys will have the opportunity to play, and will be given light refreshments during the three-hour period they attend the school. This will take place on the same day as the 7+ entrance tests.

The performance of boys in the January assessment is included along with entrance assessment scores and any other relevant information before decisions about admissions are made.

Offer letters go out to successful candidates at the end of January with a timeframe of roughly a week before replies are due in.

If you would like any other information or to book for an Open Evening, please email: [email protected].