Entrance Examinations
The admissions test will be in three parts, which will last, in total, about 3 hours, including breaks during these tests.
Part 1 and Part 2 will be online tests which include sections on Mathematics, English, reasoning and problem solving.
Maths questions will cover the range of topics as set out in Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum.
Part 3 will be a creative writing task which candidates will handwrite (or, if appropriate, type).
Selection
The offer of a place at the College is made on the basis of
- the candidate’s performance in the appropriate examination
- an interview
- a reference from the Head of the candidate’s present school
and is subject to the College’s Standard Terms and Conditions.
The Interview
Candidates who show promise in the entrance examinations are invited to attend an interview in January. Our aim is to provide a friendly atmosphere for the interview during which the candidate will be allowed the opportunity to give further evidence of his academic strengths and some indication of interests and abilities with which he might make a contribution to the general life of the College.
Access Arrangements in Entrance Examinations
Access Arrangements are pre-examination adjustments for candidates based on evidence of need and normal way of working. They can include, but are not limited to, extra time, supervised breaks and use of word processor. Access Arrangements are reviewed by our Learning Support team and granted in line with JCQ regulations. To evidence a need and normal way of working, you will need to submit the following at time of application:
- a letter/report from CAMHS, a HPC registered psychologist, a medical consultant, a psychiatrist, a Speech and Language Therapist; or
- a letter/report from the Local Authority Specialist Service, Local Authority Sensory Impairment Service or Occupational Health Service; or
- a current EHCP
- We will also require a letter from the current school stating the pupil's normal way of working
The College needs this information so that it can assess a pupil’s particular needs and (if required) can consult with their parents about the adjustments which could reasonably be made to cater for those needs during the admissions process.
Please indicate requirements at time of registration. If there are any changes to requirements, please inform the Registrars no later than 10 days before the entrance examination.