Prep Admissions
Prep Admissions (Ages 7+)
Prep Admissions (Age 11+)
The start of Key Stage 3 is an ideal time to join Felsted Prep School and experience our enriched curriculum.
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Get to Know Us
We understand what a big decision it is to choose the right private school and we aim to make the process as simple as possible.
We pride ourselves on getting to know you as a family and we look forward to welcoming you to Felsted for a visit.Please do contact our experienced Admissions Team if you would like to discuss anything ahead of your initial visit. Further information is also available below.

Admissions Registrar
Mrs Emma Booth
Tel: 01371 822 611
Email: prepadmissions@felsted.org
Address: Felsted School, Felsted, Essex CM6 3JL
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UK Admission Procedures & Requirements

Joining from Overseas?
International Admissions Registrar: Mrs Fran McCarthy
Tel: + 44 (0)1371 822608
Email: intadmissions@felsted.org
We received a genuine warm welcome, with much personal care and attention given to our child.

FAQs Years 7 & 8 (ages 11-12)
- Is Saturday School compulsory?
- How many spaces are there for Year 7 entry and how many children apply?
- What are your class sizes?
- What time does School start and finish?
- What Co-Curricular Activities are available?
- When can I book Breakfast Club?
- What Scholarships and Awards are available?
Is Saturday School compulsory?
How many spaces are there for Year 7 entry and how many children apply?
What are your class sizes?
What time does School start and finish?
What Co-Curricular Activities are available?
When can I book Breakfast Club?
What Scholarships and Awards are available?

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Key Dates: Year 7 Entry 2026
The steps below are a guide for September 2026 entry and dates may be subject to change.
The deadline for UK applications, entry testing and award assessments for September 2025 entry into Years 7-12 has now passed. We do have a limited number of places available for weekly (5 nights) and traditional (7 nights) boarding. For more information please contact admissions@felsted.org.
| By 8 September 2025 |
Applications open for:
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| 6 & 13 October 2025 3 & 10 November 2025 |
Taster Day | |
| Week commencing 17 November 2025 | Standard Entrance Assessment | |
| Before Christmas | Standard Places Offered | |
| 15 January 2026 | 11+ Award Assessments | Music |
| 16 January 2026 | 11+ Award Assessments | Art / Cricket / Drama / DTE / Hockey / Tennis |
| 17 January 2026 | 11+ Award Assessments | Physical Tests / Netball / Rugby |
| 19 January 2026 | 11+ Award Assessments | Academic |
| By end of January 2026 | Scholarships & Awards offered | Successful candidates may apply for top up bursary |
| 4 March 2026 | Deadline to confirm place | Pay deposit to secure place and confirm day or boarding options |
Once you have accepted your place, we will confirm the details of our New Joiner Process, along with relevant dates for induction and welcome events.
"Little Voices Big Thoughts"
From a Mermaid to a Scientist or an Engineer.
Our Little Voices Big Thoughts project started in 2017 and has been following pupils through the phases of Felsted Prep. Find out how Felsted develops individual character and prepares pupils to go out into the world and make a difference.
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Transport Information
Felsted has a number of minibus routes to and from the School each day.
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