Age of Entry

Boys are admitted to the School in three main age groups -

Group 1: aged between 10 and 11.
Group 2: aged between 11 and 12.
Group 3: aged between 13 and 14.

For these purposes a boy’s age is reckoned as on September 1st of the year of desired entry.

These age-limits are not inflexible, and in any Group slightly younger or slightly older candidates may be accepted at the Headmaster’s discretion.

There is no regular entry at the age of 12, or for candidates over 13 seeking transfer to the Fourth or Fifth Form. However, occasional vacancies arise, and the Headmaster will be happy to discuss any application proposed for a candidate outside the regular age-groups.

A number of places, including a number of Scholarships and means-tested Sponsored Awards, are available each year for entry to the Sixth form.

Except in special cases, entry is in September only.