ADMISSIONS
Key Admissions Dates
Whether you're considering an application for Prep, Year 7, Year 9 or Sixth Form, our key admissions dates are included below.
Prep School entry
We accept applications for our Prep School throughout the year, subject to places being available. Please contact our Admissions team on 01794 527393 or email admissions@embley.org.uk to discuss your child's next steps.
Year 7 entry
| closing date for applications | Friday 27 November 2026 |
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| ENTRANCE ASSESSMENTS | Saturday 9 January 2027 |
| INTERVIEWS & SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENTS | Friday 8 to Friday 15 January 2027 |
| OFFERS POSTED | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| information evening for new families | Thursday 11 February 2027 |
Year 9 Entry
Whether you are looking to secure an early offer while your child is in Year 6 or Year 7, or you are considering a move during Year 8 for entry the following September, our key dates are as follows.
Applying in Year 8 (entry in 2027)
| closing date for applications | Friday 27 November 2026 |
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| ENTRANCE ASSESSMENTS | Saturday 9 January 2027 |
| INTERVIEWS & SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENTS | Friday 8 to 15 January 2027 |
| OFFERS POSTED | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| information evening for new families | Thursday 11 February 2027 |
Applying in Year 6 (entry in 2029) or Year 7 (entry in 2028)
| closing date for applications | Monday 4 January 2027 |
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| ENTRANCE ASSESSMENTS & interviews | early March 2027 |
| ofers posted | March 2027 |
Sixth Form entry
Our key dates for children joining Embley in September 2027 for Year 12 (Sixth Form) are as follows:
| closing date for applications | Friday 27 November 2026 |
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| INTERVIEWS & SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENTS | Monday 18 to 22 January 2027 |
| OFFERS POSTED | Monday 1 February 2027 |
Non-standard entry points and in-year joiners
There are many reasons why families choose to move their children to Embley at non-standard entry points or mid-year. Please contact our Admissions team to find out more. Please contact our Admissions team on 01794 527371 or email admissions@embley.org.uk to discuss your child's next steps.
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