Admissions Process: How to Apply

From September 2025, Aldwickbury School will begin transitioning to a co-educational setting. For 2025/26 entry, we will be welcoming girls into the Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) with the intention of progressing through the school year by year.

Children are usually admitted at the beginning of a term but in-year transfers are possible. For places to join the school outside of Reception entry, please contact Sue McKinnon, Head of Admissions by email admissions@aldwickbury.org.uk or phone 01582 713022.

The general process for admissions is set out below, however we are here to help and provide advice at any stage.

•  Request a prospectus and further information by completing a simple form here
• Attend an Aldwickbury Open Morning - these are held termly throughout the academic year and will give you a real feel for the school 
• Register for a parent account and complete an online application here and make payment of a non-refundable registration fee of £150 (including VAT)
• For those who wish to have an individual meeting with the Headmaster a personal tour and visit can be arranged
• For children joining in Reception, families are invited to a familiarisation session in the spring term preceding entry
• For Year 1 and above, children are invited to attend an age-appropriate assessment to determine a ‘good fit’, academically and socially
• A most recent school report and reference will be requested from current nursery/school
• For children joining in Reception, our staff will visit nursery settings to observe the children and speak to key workers
• An offer will be made by the school
• Accept the online offer and make a non-refundable deposit of £1,500
• Induction and transition visits will take place in the term prior to joining the school
• Further information is available in our Admissions Policy - here