Admissions Process

St Andrew's School

Admissions Process

Choosing a school is an important decision, and we are here to make the process as straightforward as possible.

From your first enquiry, you will deal directly with our Admissions team, who will guide you through each stage and answer any questions along the way.

Step 1: Enquiry

Your journey begins when you get in touch with our Admissions team. We will answer any initial questions and talk you through availability, entry points, and next steps.

Step 2: Visit us

We strongly encourage you to visit us. This is the best way to experience the school in action, meet staff and pupils, and get a real sense of our community.

We offer personal tours during the school day and we also host two Open Mornings each year in the Autumn and Summer Terms.

Step 3: Next steps & joining St Andrew’s

If you decide to proceed after your visit, we will guide you through what happens next. If a place is offered, we will confirm your child’s place and support you as they prepare to join the school.

You may be wondering…

Can we visit before deciding whether to apply?

Yes, we strongly encourage visits so you can experience the school during the day. There is no obligation to apply afterwards.

When should we enquire about a place?

We recommend getting in touch as early as possible so we can advise you on availability and entry points.

Will my child need to be assessed?

We take a supportive and age-appropriate approach to understanding each child. Our aim is to ensure we can meet their needs and help them thrive.

Can we speak to someone before applying?

Yes, you are very welcome to contact our Admissions team at any stage of the process.

We would be delighted to welcome you to St Andrew’s. If you would like to arrange a visit or speak with our Admissions team, please do get in touch.

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FAQs

Do you charge fees?

Yes, St Andrew’s is an independent school and fees are charged termly.

Full details of current fees are available here or you can contact us if you would like more information.

Do you offer boarding?

No, we are a day school and do not offer a boarding provision.

Are you a SEND school?

No school can support the needs of every child presented to it but St. Andrew’s welcomes children with SEND whose needs we feel, with full knowledge of those needs, and by making what we consider to be reasonable adjustments, we can meet. Parents must be open and frank in enabling us to have the fullest picture of their child’s needs before admission, and share all relevant professional reports. 

Do you offer sibling discounts or fee remission?

We pride ourselves on our competitive pricing structure when compared to other Independent Schools and as such do not offer discounts on fees. However, siblings will always be granted preference of entry when joining either our Pre-School or Main School.