Joining The Grange
AT THE GRANGE SCHOOL, WE welcome new students at key milestones in their education: Reception, Year 3 (start of KS2), Year 7 (Senior School) and Year 12 (Sixth Form) |
WE ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT LIFE doesn’t always follow a set timeline. That’s why we consider admissions into other year groups throughout the year, subject to availability. Wherever your child is in their educational journey, we’re here to help them thrive! |
Admissions Process
1Initial Enquiry or VisitWE ARE ALWAYS DELIGHTED TO hear from families considering The Grange School. Our Admissions Team is on hand to talk you through the process, arrange a visit, and answer all your questions. We invite you to book onto one of our Open Days or book a bespoke tour and meeting with our Head (on request). We look forward to welcoming you soon. |
2Attend a Taster DayTASTER DAYS ARE A GREAT way to experience life as a student, making friends, meeting our fantastic teachers and discovering new passions along the way. These fun-packed days are open to students in Year 2 (for Year 3 entry) Years 5 & 6 (for Year 7 entry) and Year 11 (for Sixth Form). We also host activity mornings for pre-schoolers. |
3ApplyIN ORDER FOR YOUR CHILD to sit the Entrance Assessment, we need you to make a formal application. We ask that you complete our online application form. At this stage, you will have the opportunity to apply for a bursary award and inform us if your child has any SEN. Once we receive the application, we will contact your child’s current school for a reference. |
4Entrance Assessment & InterviewsTHE ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT USUALLY TAKES place in early January. Pupils complete a nationally standardised baseline assessment evaluating verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, mathematical reasoning and spatial awareness. There is also a short creative writing exercise. Those short-listed following assessment will be invited to a meeting with the senior leadership team and Heads of Department. |
5Place ConfirmationOFFERS ARE MADE BASED ON your child's performance in the assessment, meetings with staff, as well as having received satisfactory references. Our process helps ensure that we are a good fit for your child and your family, and that we will meet your child’s needs and expectations. |