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
• Application Pack - Online Application packs will be made available via our Admissions Portal during the summer break.

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 15 October 2021.  

Our entrance assessments for 2022 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 27 November 2021.  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 15 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 candidates who are offered an award are eligible to apply for a means-tested top-up bursary. 

Please download our Scholarship and Awards Booklet for 2022 EntryAwards 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 minimise COVID-related risks and to ensure that as many families as possible have the opportunity to experience Felsted teaching, we will continue with our very successful series of virtual sample lessons this term. Children will be able to sample a mixture of academic and creative lessons and there will be an opportunity to submit any work completed. Further details will be made available shortly.