Prep School (age 11+)

There are 2 parts to the application process for Year 7 Entry

• Registration - via our online registration form. The registration fee is £125 per child. This is an initial step to register your interest and be added to the list of applicants
• Application Pack - Online Application packs will be made available at the beginning of September. At this step, we ask you to provide additional information about each candidate. 

The application pack is an opportunity to share additional information about your child - a copy of the latest school report and any other relevant reports can be uploaded here, there is a Pupil Information Form for each candidate to complete and you can also apply for Scholarships and Awards.

The deadline for registrations and applications is Friday 21 October 2022.  

Our entrance assessments for 2023 entry will take place on site at Felsted following the relevant guidelines and regulations. We will notify you of alternative arrangements or changes to the assessments should this be necessary. 

Candidates complete the following assessments:

• Non Verbal Reasoning (to be completed on computer)
• Maths Reasoning paper (written paper)
• Maths Arithmetic paper (written paper)
• English Comprehension paper (written paper)
• English Writing paper (written paper)

Our entrance assessments will be held on Saturday 26 November 2022.  We will ensure that the required access arrangements are put in place for any children who need additional time or have additional support, so that we can accommodate their needs. 

As a reminder, the deadline for applications is Friday 21  October. 

We offer 2 levels of Award for entry at 11+.

Scholarships (generally Academic, Music or exceptional Sports candidates) - percentage discount off day or boarding fees up to a maximum of 10%

Mary Skill Award - honorary award for candidates who are not yet at Scholarship level. This award recognises pupils who demonstrate skill, enthusiasm, commitment in one or more disciplines. Although there is no financial remuneration for a Mary Skill Award, it may be converted into a Scholarship at Year 9 or Year 12 if significant progress is made. 

Scholarship and Mary Skill Award holders receive a framed certificate, access to enrichment activities relevant to their discipline and genuine opportunities to develop talent, as well as mentoring and feedback from specialist staff and coaches. 

Felsted School makes the final decision on who will be offered an award and which type of award. 

All bursaries are means-tested and are subject to an annual review. There is no guarantee of financial assistance as demands for support are usually in excess of the funds available.
Please download our Scholarship and Awards Booklet for important information about entry and assessment criteria Awards are offered in the following categories:

• Academic (by invitation only / based on entrance assessment results)
• Art
• Music
• Sport (cricket, hockey, netball, rugby, tennis)
• Drama
• Design, Technology & Engineering (DTE)

To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you have read the minimum criteria for each discipline. If you have any questions or are not sure if you meet the criteria, please contact the Admissions Office to discuss.
 
Please also contact the Admissions Office if you have any questions about eligibility for financial assistance.

In order to ensure that as many families as possible have the opportunity to experience Felsted teaching, we have sample lessons available on our website. Children will be able to sample a mixture of academic and creative lessons and there will be an opportunity to submit any work completed.

Virtual Taster Sessions

In addition, we will also offer an on-site Taster Day in the Spring Term to all candidates who have been offered a place.