Admissions

ADMISSIONS

Joining the Embley Family

Choosing Embley is an investment in your child’s future and we look forward to partnering with you on an incredible journey of discovery, growth and achievement.

We love Renaissance children, who will make the most of the range of learning experiences open to them as they discover themselves and who they want to become.

Embley is a school for remarkable girls and boys with the capacity to wonder; for the curious, the enquirers, and those who share our passion for learning. Our admissions process focuses on potential rather than just prior attainment and we spend a lot of time getting to know every new family that wants to join our community. We know we will only see the best version of each child if they, and their family, feel calm and confident about the journey they are taking and enjoy the admissions process.

Make an application

As an all-through school, children can join our Nursery & Pre-School from the age of 2 and continue their education to Sixth Form. Our main entry points are Nursery, Reception, Year 7, 9 and 12 but we also accept applications for other year groups, where places are available. Our Boarding House accommodates girls and boys from Year 7 to Sixth Form.

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Our admissions process

Our admissions process has been carefully designed so that children can show us their character, curiosity and passion for learning alongside their academic abilities. This approach allows us to make sure every child is well suited to Embley life.

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Visit us

The best way to learn more about Embley is to come and see the school for yourself, either as part of one of our open events or for an individual visit. We are always delighted to welcome parents and their children to the school at any stage during the admissions process and at any time of year.
Attend an open event

Apply for a place

To apply for a place for your child at Embley, please complete our online registration form and provide a registration fee. We will then guide you through the admissions process for the year group your child will join.
Make an application

Join a taster session

Our taster events provide a great opportunity for children to discover Embley for themselves, where they meet their potential classmates and teachers and take part in a range of taster lessons and experiences.

References & School Reports

Upon receipt of your child’s registration form, we will ask for a reference from your child’s current school. We will also ask to see a copy of your child’s most recent school report.

Complete our entrance assessments

NURSERY ASSESSMENTS

Children will be offered settle sessions and then a full taster day. Our Head of Early Years will reflect on how the children settle and engage and provision required, ahead of a place being offered and session availability confirmed.

PREP SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS

Children applying for Reception and Year 1 will be invited to join a taster day and take part in lessons with their peers. The teacher will reflect on how they engage with other children in the class, the school day as well as their involvement in and numeracy and literacy activities.

Year 2 to 6 applicants will complete a short-written task and complete a computer-based cognitive ability quiz which measures how a child can think in areas known to make a difference in achievement and learning. Assessments normally take place as part of a taster day.

SENIOR SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS

Children complete an English written paper and a computer-based cognitive ability test which measures how a child can think in areas known to make a difference in achievement and learning. Year 8 and 10 applicants and all children wishing to join our Senior School mid-academic year will sit an additional written Maths paper.

We hold an assessment morning for entry into Year 7 and 9 each year in January. Applicants for other year groups will be assessed in accordance with the time of the application.

SIXTH FORM ENTRTY REQUIREMENTS

All Sixth Form candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 5, including English and Maths, and at least grade 7 in the A Level subjects to be studied, or equivalent subjects.

Offer of a place

You will need to complete all the paperwork included in our acceptance pack in order to secure your offer. We will ask for payment of an acceptance deposit to secure the place. A waiting list may be available for children who have reached an appropriate standard in our entrance assessments where the year group is full.

Having completed our entrance process, progression through Embley is normally assured by a combination of appropriate attitude to learning, behaviour and academic achievement.

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Progress through the school

All children who join us at one of our younger entry points will enjoy a full career at Embley, proceeding through our Senior School to study GCSEs and onto our Sixth Form to study A Levels.

All pupils will sit our entrance assessments for entry into Year 7 at the Senior School and progression onto the Sixth Form is normally assured by a combination of appropriate behaviour, hard work and academic success.

If you would like to discuss a more immediate entry for your child in the current academic year, please contact our Admissions team on 01794 527393.

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Joining the Embley Family

Choosing Embley is an investment in your child’s future and we look forward to partnering with you on an incredible journey of discovery, growth and achievement.