Most pupils will join our Preparatory School by entering our Reception class in the September after their 4th birthday. However, applications are welcome at any time and into any year group, depending on places being available in the chosen year group.
Below is an outline of the admissions process for different scenarios.
For Entry to Reception in September – at the start of the academic year.
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To book a tour of the School, contact our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Karena Sedgwick on 01702 582340 or email admissions@thorpehallschool.co.uk and ask for an appointment with our Headteacher Mr Duckitt. He will be delighted to show you around and introduce you to our Reception Class teachers.
You are very welcome to bring your child with you to this appointment.
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Complete and submit a Registration Form and pay the registration fee of £120. Please note, applications are registered from the date payment is received.
You can view and download the Registration Form here.
The registration fee can be by BACS, credit or debit card. Please ask for details.
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To complete your application, we will invite your child to a ‘Stay & Play’ visit. This gives our Reception teacher a chance to chat with you and get to know your child as they explore our Reception garden and classroom spaces. They can also spend a short time playing alongside some future class mates from our Upper Nursery rooms.
There is no additional cost for our Stay & Play session (lunch is included) as it is covered by your Registration Fee.
Alternatively, we can arrange to visit your child in their current Nursery setting, if applicable and with your permission.
These visits/stay and play sessions are to ensure we can fully support your child’s all-round development*.
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Subject to a successful visit, we will offer you a place in Reception for your child. We will invite you to complete the relevant documentation for admission.
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To complete the application process and secure a place, parents/guardians are required sign a contract with the school and pay a deposit.
For entry into Reception, a deposit of £1,000 per child is required. This deposit is returnable when you leave the school, provided the required notice has been given.
See our Terms and Conditions here.
Please note: If your child already attends Thorpe Hall School’s Nursery, he/she will automatically be allocated a space in our Reception class/es. We will arrange for you and your child to spend time in Reception and will invite you to complete the relevant documentation for admission at the appropriate time.
Admissions Policy
Admission is offered to children who satisfy the entry criteria and who are deemed to be suitable recipients of a Thorpe Hall School education. Places are offered to completed applications on a first come, first served basis with the following exceptions: preference is given to children of staff, siblings of current pupils, siblings of ex-pupils. The school will also give priority to creating a balance of genders.
See our full Admissions Policy on this page. See our Terms & Conditions here.
* We are committed to meeting the individual needs of our Preparatory School children. We will always assess if we have the structure and resources in place to support the learning and all-round development of every child. Occasionally, a child may need additional support which may affect the provision we can offer. The school will highlight concerns to parents as soon as possible and it is vital that parents advise us of any concerns they may have in relation to their child’s development before they start.
For Entry into Reception ‘in-year’ – after the start of the academic year in September – OR for entry into Years 1 – Year 6 at any time.
We accept applications into any year group at any time, provided spaces are available.
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To book a tour of the Preparatory School, contact our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Karena Sedgwick on 01702 582340 or email admissions@thorpehallschool.co.uk and ask for an appointment with our Headteacher Mr Duckitt. He will be delighted to show you around and introduce you the relevant class teachers.
You are very welcome to bring your child with you to this appointment.
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Complete and submit a Registration Form and pay the registration fee of £120. Please note, applications are registered from the date payment is received.
You can view and download the Registration Form here.
The registration fee can be by BACS, credit or debit card. Please ask for details.
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We will arrange two ‘taster days’ for your child to spend some time with their class of entry, meeting their future peers and relevant staff members. During this time, we assess your child to ensure an education at Thorpe Hall School is appropriate and that we can meet all their needs.* There is no additional cost for these days (lunch is included) as it is covered by your Registration Fee.
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Subject to a successful visit, we will offer you a place in our Preparatory School for your child and invite you to complete the relevant documentation for admission.
5
To complete the application process and secure a place, parents/guardians are required sign a contract with the school and pay a deposit.
For entry into our Preparatory School, a deposit of £1,000 per child is required. This deposit is returnable when you leave the school, provided the required notice has been given.
See our Terms and Conditions here.
Admissions Policy
Admission is offered to children who satisfy the entry criteria and who are deemed to be suitable recipients of a Thorpe Hall School education. Places are offered to completed applications on a first come, first served basis with the following exceptions: preference is given to children of staff, siblings of current pupils, siblings of ex-pupils. The school will also give priority to creating a balance of genders.
See our full Admissions Policy on this page. See our Terms & Conditions here.
* We are committed to meeting the individual needs of our Preparatory School children. We will always assess if we have the structure and resources in place to support the learning and all-round development of every child. Occasionally, a child may need additional support which may affect the provision we can offer. The school will highlight concerns to parents as soon as possible and it is vital that parents advise us of any concerns they may have in relation to their child’s development before they start.
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