Joining us in 2024/2025

Many parents are looking for places either for an immediate start or as soon as possible thereafter. Registrations are being made by parents of children due to join in 2023 and 2024, and early registration is highly advised. To register, complete the Online Registration Form. This requires a non-refundable deposit payment of £60 (Inclusive of VAT).

Please contact Mrs Denise Munday, our Admissions Registrar, on 01992 577133 or by email to admissions@coopersalehallschool.co.uk to discuss the procedures for joining our school.

The timeline for families looking to join us during the academic year September 2023 to July 2024 is as follows:

Ages 2½ to 3 (Lower Kindergarten)

Taster sessions will take place in January 2025 for prospective children whose families have registered them with us to start in September 2025. Offers will be sent to families in February 2024.
Taster sessions will take place in May 2025 for prospective children whose families have registered them with us to start in January 2025. Offers will be sent to families in June 2025.
Taster sessions will take place in October 2024 for prospective children whose families have registered them with us to start in April 2025. Offers will be sent to families in November 2024.
Taster sessions will last around 1½ hours and will mainly consist of informal play-based activities observed by members of the Early Years team.

Ages 3½ to 4 (Upper Kindergarten)

Taster sessions will take place in October/November 2024 for prospective children whose families have registered them with us to start in September 2025. Offers will be sent to families mid November, with the deadline for acceptances late November.
Taster sessions will take place in May 2025 for prospective children whose families have registered them with us to start in January 2025, with offers sent to families in June 2025.
Taster sessions will take place in October 2024 for prospective children whose families have registered them with us to start in April 2025, with offers sent to families in November 2024.
Taster sessions will last around 2½ hours and will mainly consist of informal play-based activities, with some more focused tasks observed by members of the Early Years team.

Ages 4½ to 5 (Reception)

Taster sessions will take place in October/November 2024 for prospective children whose families have registered them with us to start in September 2025. Offers will be sent to families by late November with the deadline for acceptances mid December.
Taster sessions will last lasting around 2¾ hours for children being assessed prior to the academic year of entry, or an observed Taster Day for children looking to join during the academic year of entry will be organised in school as part of the admissions process prior to offering a place. The session will consist of informal activities, with some more focused tasks observed by members of the Early Years team.

Ages 5½ (Year 1) to 9½ (Year 5)

Children will be invited to spend a day in school at a mutually convenient time.
The morning will include formal academic assessments in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with additional informal classroom observations.
Offers will be sent if children successfully pass our entrance criteria.

Year 7 (age 11)

The main Entrance Examination for entry into the Seniors at Year 7 from September 2025 is held in January 2025. This is followed by an interview with the Head for each applicant and their parents.

In 2025, we are running one exam to gain entry at 11+ into Coopersale Hall, Normanhurst and Braeside. This can be taken at any of our venues.

Offers will be sent in the February half term break for those candidates who pass our selective entrance criteria. Acceptances should be returned within two weeks of receipt of the offer.

For details on how to join please see the Admissions Procedures page.

Complete our Online Registration Form here.