Admissions Process

We always recommend coming to visit us. Showing families around the school is one of our favourite things to do! We hold two Open Mornings each year and also welcome families for term-time visits throughout the week.

We are able to welcome new pupils at any time during the school year, subject to availability. Our Nursery welcomes children from age 2, with pupils moving into the Main School for Reception at age 4. 

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

It’s an exciting moment when your child is offered a place at St. Andrew’s, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

On their first day, they’ll meet their teacher and classmates, be shown their locker and paired with a classroom buddy who will help them settle in and find their way around. At breaktime, our Playground Buddies make sure new pupils are invited to join in games and activities and have the chance to make new friends.

A short while after they start, you’ll be invited to meet with their teacher to talk about how they are settling in and the fantastic start they have made.

Many of our pupils choose to sit the 11+ examinations, with a strong proportion going on to secure places at grammar schools and other senior schools of their choice.

Our approach starts long before the 11+. Throughout their time at St. Andrew’s, pupils build the knowledge, confidence, reasoning and problem-solving skills they need to approach the next stage of their education with confidence.

You can find more information about our 11+ results on our Results & Destinations section.

We do not currently offer scholarships, bursaries, discounts or remission on school fees.

Fees can be paid termly, monthly or annually, giving families a choice of payment options.

While we do not offer traditional academic, sporting or other scholarships, we believe every pupil should have the opportunity to develop their strengths, build confidence and achieve their potential. Our approach focuses on supporting and celebrating each child’s progress, effort and achievements throughout their time at St. Andrew’s.

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.

No, St. Andrew’s is a day school and we do not offer boarding. Our pupils enjoy a full and varied school day, with plenty of opportunities to learn, take part and spend time with their friends.