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Applying to Senior School

Tuesday 11th June 2019

Community Schools

Government funded sch school in which the local education authority employs the sch school' l's staff, is responsible for the sch school's 's admissions, estate etc

• Blatchington Mill
• Dorothy Stringer
• Hove Park
• Varndean

Free Schools

Government funded but not run by council.

• King’s School
• Brighton Aldridge

Community Academy

• Portslade Aldridge

Community Academy

Academies

Government funded, often with sponsorship from business. Run completely independently. Schools

Voluntary Aided Schools

State funded, must follow national Curriculum, with specific religious characteristics and selection criteria.

• Cardinal Newman

Catholic School

Local independent schools

Co-educational

• Brighton College & St Christopher’s
• Hurst
• Lancing College
• Lancing Hove
• Lewes Old Grammar
• Shoreham College
• Worth School (near Crawley)

Girls’ schools

• Brighton and Hove High School
• Burgess Hill Girls School
• Roedean
• The Towers

Application procedures

State

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Q

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• Fill in School Admissions Preference Form

(from School Admissions Team, tel: 01273 293 653)

• Return to Admissions Team or complete
• n-line
• Cut off date: 31st October 2019
• Key website:

https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/schools- and-learning/apply-school/how- community-secondary-school-places-are- decided

Independent

• Contact the school of your choice directly
• Ask for an application or registration form

and full details

• See summary handout

History of Success

• Windlesham is a truly independent school
• In 2019, from our Year 6 group of 23 children, 32 places were offered by different

independent schools

• Our children were offered 21 different awards

Top Tips

• Realistic Expectations!
• Buyer’s market
• Bursaries and Scholarships
• Look at more than necessary
• Live tours
• Meet the Head
• Ensure your child is involved in the process
• Use the same list of key questions
• The Early Offer
• The friendship question
• The stress of entrance tests

Examination dates

• January – February 2020 (LOGS: November 2019)
• Entrance tests take place at the school itself
• Children generally assessed in English, Mathematics,

Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal)

• Taster days: check the website for the chosen school

Confidential report on a pupil

• Academic progress
• Contribution to school life
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Ability to relate to peers and adults
• Summary Headmaster’s report

Interview

• Interview technique
• Topic books to bring to an interview (special pages highlighted)
• Display folder containing any personal achievements eg. drama,

musical instruments, sport and art (with appropriate grades and levels)

• Hobbies and interests with any certificates to show achievements

Scholarships offered by some schools

• Music
• Art
• Academic
• Sport
• Drama
• All-rounder
• Bursaries and assisted places are also offered. Contact the school directly.

Don’t forget

• Book an appointment when ready
• Take summary information sheet home
• Start process early