Entry Points & Process
Main Entry Points – 2027 Entry
Nursery (age 2 – 4) – In-year applications welcome (subject to availability)
Reception (age 4+) – Taster Day: Friday 16 October 2026
Prep (Years 1-6) – Entrance Assessment Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Year 7 (age 11+) – Entrance Assessment Date: Friday 20 November 2026
Year 9 (age 13+) – Entrance Assessment Date: Friday 8 January 2027
Year 12 (age 16+) Deadline to Apply for a Sixth Form Place: Friday 6 November 2026
We still have places remaining for 2026 entry in some year groups, please contact us on admissions@themarist.com or call 01344 624291 to arrange a bespoke tour and assessment day.
Deadline to Accept a Sixth Form Place: Friday 5 February 2027
Entry to other year groups is subject to availability.
Registration & Assessment Process
Following an initial enquiry, parents will be invited to tour the school and meet with a member of our leadership team. Families with children in Year 5 and above will meet with the Principal, Jo Smith. Those with children in Year 4 and below will meet with the Head of Prep/Pre-Prep, Will May or Lisa Chapman.
After the tour, parents will be asked to complete a registration form. Once registered, the prospective pupil will be invited to attend a taster day. This gives them the opportunity to experience life at our school. During the visit, students are warmly welcomed by our exceptional staff and student body, and every effort is made to ensure they feel supported and at ease.
On the same day, if applicable, the pupil will sit an assessment tailored to their year group.
A formal offer of a place will then be made, subject to the outcome of the assessment and a reference from the student’s current school.
To register, click here: Register
| Entry Point | Entry Assessments & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Nursery | Taster session |
| Reception | Taster session |
| Years 3 - 6 | Assessment of English and Maths |
| Year 7 | Interview & Marist Passport Assessment Day consisting of English Comprehension & Creative Writing, Mathematics Assessment and GL Assessment Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Paper |
| Year 9 | Assessment of English, Maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning papers (CATS Test) |
| VI Form | GCSE results, interview and reference (external candidates) |
For pupils sitting GCSEs or IGCSEs at their current school, offers are conditional upon the applicant achieving the minimum grade requirement for Sixth Form entry.
