Reception (4+) 2026 Assessment
Registration for places for entry in September 2026 is now open. Entry at 4+ is via assessment.
- All children who join DUCKS at Reception (boys and girls) are guaranteed a place through to the end of Year 2. We are confident they will thrive at DUCKS and have the opportunity to gain a place at a range of schools when they sit the 7+ assessment during Year 2.
- For boys who perform strongly, and demonstrate an above average ability across all areas of learning during their 4+ assessment, there is the further possibility of them being offered a deferred Year 3 place at the Junior School in September 2029, in addition to their 4+ place at DUCKS.
We will hold two Assessment Days for the 4+ 2026 intake and children will be assessed alongside their peers, depending on their date of birth.
During the assessment, our friendly team of experienced teachers and Early Years practitioners will help settle the children and invite them to spend approximately half an hour in one of our Early Years classrooms, encouraging them to engage in activities within a stimulating learning environment. The activities will be very similar to those already familiar to the children from their current Nursery setting. Our teachers will observe both the children’s levels of engagement and how well they play alongside their peers, thus ensuring they would thrive within our current Pre-Reception cohort.
| Timetable |
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| Registration deadline |
Friday 31 October 2025 |
| Assessment Day (children born between 01/09/2021 – 28/02/2022) |
Saturday 15 November 2025 |
| Assessment Day (children born between 01/03/2021 – 31/08/2022) |
Saturday 6 December 2025 |
| Offers |
w/c 19 January 2026 |
| Acceptance deadline |
Friday 30 January 2026 (midday) |
If you would like to apply for your child to attend one of our Assessment Days, please register. Session timings will be confirmed nearer the date of the assessment.
To complete an Assessment Form you will need to upload the following:
- a recent photograph of your child
- if available, your child's latest school or nursery report
- if applicable, please provide brief details of any medical history
- if applicable, please provide brief details of any Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Learning Support including speech and language therapy. This will enable us to structure the best support for your child during the Assessment
The registration fee is £150 and is non-refundable.
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