Admissions

2. Getting to Know You

You will be invited to complete an enquiry form and asked to submit a school report. This ensures we can provide the best experience for your child during the admissions process.

3. Tour

The best time to see the school is during a ‘typical’ school day. A tour offers the opportunity to see lessons in action and discover our facilities first-hand. Those joining from Reception to Year 5 are invited meet the Head of Junior School, Mrs Ellen Moss. Pupils who are joining us in Year 6 will be invited to meet both the Headmaster, Mr Chris Wainman, and the Head of Junior School. Those joining us from Year 7 onwards are invited to meet with the Headmaster.

4. Registration

You will be invited to complete a Registration Form to formally register your child as a prospective pupil, and will be asked to pay a £50 non-refundable registration fee.

5. Welcome Day

Your child will be invited to join us for a Welcome Day. This is a chance for your child to experience the School first hand, enjoy lessons with their prospective new class, make new friends and get a feel for life as a Silcoatian. Your child will be allocated a buddy for the day.  We carefully consider each Buddy and we match your child and the Buddy based on similar interests and aspirations. Many of our pupils have been through this process and offer a warm welcome and listening ear to new pupils.

6. Examinations

Prospective pupils from Year 3 onwards undertake an assessment. This ensures the curriculum is accessible and allows us to gain a thorough understanding of how we can support your child to achieve their goals. Pupils will be invited to join an Assessment Morning and are encouraged to join their prospective future class for the remainder of the day.

Junior School

Assessments are completed in school and assess Maths and English skills.

Senior School

Assessments are completed in school and assess Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning skills.

Year 7 Entrance Examinations

Children wishing to join our Senior School in Year 7 are required to sit a formal entrance exam. Prospective pupils will be invited to attend by our Admissions team. The Assessment day offers the opportunity to meet the Headmaster, our Heads of School and enjoy a timetable of exciting activities in the afternoon.

For those children that would prefer a more informal assessment, we run a number of smaller group assessments throughout December and January.

7. Offer and Acceptance

Once all entrance procedures have taken place, the decision of an offer is made. Formal offers of a place are made in writing. On accepting the place, you will be asked to pay a refundable deposit of £250.

8. A Warm Welcome

Once your child’s place is confirmed, you will be sent a joining pack. The pack contains key information for a smooth transition to Silcoates. Parents and pupils are also invited to a number of events including our ‘Meet the Teacher day’ and ‘Transition Evening’.

9. Check In

Your child’s teacher will contact you within 10 School days to discuss how your child has settled in and how we can support them throughout their Silcoates journey.