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About Admissions & How to Apply

We recognise that choosing the right school for your child is an important and often difficult decision.

There are a number of factors involved in this process and parents may use their own experience as a starting point. Making the right choice should ultimately result in a happy, fulfilled and contented child.

Our job is to help guide you on the journey to joining The Grange School, answering all of your questions and ensuring that we provide you with the best possible information.

How to Apply

The first thing to do is simply enquire or complete our online application form. Please see below for more information on entry requirements and the process.

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Or simply enter your child's date of birth below to find out what steps you need to take to join The Grange School.

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Entry to The Grange School

JUNIOR SCHOOL

We have two usual entry points to The Grange Junior School, at age 4 (Reception) and age 7 (the start of Key Stage 2 at Year 3). We do, however, accept admissions for children of other ages, at any time of year. 

SENIOR SCHOOL

Students join us age 11 (Year 7) for the Senior School and at age 16 into Sixth Form. We do, however, accept admissions for children of other ages, at any time of year.

Entrance Assessments

  • Reception Entrance Assessment – assessments will take place week commencing 19th January 2026. If you have any questions please contact Jen Hughes in Admissions on 01606 539039 or email [email protected]
  • Senior School (Year 7) Entrance Assessment – Tuesday 6th January 2026  If you have any questions please contact Laura Hough in Admissions on 01606 539039 or email [email protected]
  • If not joining at Reception or Year 7, our Admissions Team will arrange a suitable time for an assessment to take place.

Sixth Form Entry

GCSE results are always taken into account as well as taking part in a Sixth Form Insight taster day. Prospective students are invited into school for the day for interviews with the Head and Senior staff members as well as Heads of Department of their chosen A Level subjects. Students will have the opportunity to discuss enrichment and career opportunities as well as spend time with current Sixth Formers.

The entry requirements for Sixth Form are:

  • Grade 7 or above in subjects to be studied at A-level (or in a closely-related subject when GCSE not available) and;
  • Grade 6 or above in all other GCSE subjects (or a very high Grade 5). Most students will have taken at least 9 GCSEs.