It is very common for independent senior schools to assess and interview Year 9 candidates when they are in Year 6 or 7.
Candidates for Year 9 entry are included in the same admissions process as those joining the same year group in Year 7. For example Year 7 2024 and Year 2026 will share an Activity Day, examinations and Admissions Day.
This enables entrants to get to know each other right from the start of the process as they will all, eventually, be the same cohort.
Early assessment also allows pupils to enjoy the final years of Prep knowing they have a place at their chosen school. Prep schools will often encourage pupils and their families to make senior school choices at this time and can provide help and advice on the process.
We will continue to keep in touch with candidates and their families over the next couple of years and they are very welcome to join us for school events. The 13+ scholarship process takes place in the Spring Term of Year 8.