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Admissions Process

We understand that choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision, and we're here to make the admissions process as simple as possible. Our admissions process is designed to guide you through every step, from your initial enquiry to your child settling in with us.

At our independent school in Surrey, we welcome applications at multiple entry points across our Prep School and Senior School. Our Nursery & Prep School offers a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to 11 years old, while our Senior School and Sixth Form provides a challenging and supportive environment for students aged 11-18. With entry available at 11+ and 16+, we're committed to providing a seamless transition for your child's education journey.

To view the admissions process for the entry point you're considering, simply select the school stage below and follow the steps to joining us. We're also happy to welcome children into any year group throughout the academic year, subject to available spaces.

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Choose the school stage you're considering for your child and follow the steps to joining us.

  • Visit Us

    You can get a great insight into Nursery life from attending one of our open days, events or personal tours. We are enthusiastic about our School and feel privileged to be able to open our doors to you. We will show you our fantastic Nursery setting, introduce you to staff and answer any questions you may have about joining us.

  • Register

    Children may join our Nursery at any point from 6 months old. It is never too early to apply for a place, we do not hold formal assessments and places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have already visited us and are considering Lingfield as a possible setting for your child, please complete our online registration form.

  • Place Offered

    Following a successful personal visit or event, a formal offer of a place will be made within a week and settling in sessions will be scheduled. Offers are made in order of registration and siblings of Prep School pupils are given priority.

  • Getting Your Family Ready

    Once you have formally accepted your child’s place, we will send out our new starter welcome pack with all the information you need for starting at Lingfield Nursery. We will ask you about your child’s favourite things, their feeding and sleep routines, their general health and development, and also address any worries you might have.

  • Settling In

    We will go above and beyond to ensure your child is happy and content with us. In the month before your child joins us, we will arrange a short series of ‘settling in sessions’ to get them used to the Nursery environment and to help them start to make new friends. We tailor this process to your child, offering as many sessions as they (and you) need to feel part of our lovely Nursery.

  • Any Questions?

    We are here to help! You can find answers in our list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). Click on the link below.

  • Visit Us

    You can get a taste of Prep School life from one of our open days, events or personal tours. We are enthusiastic about our School and feel privileged to be able to open our doors to you. We will show you around our fantastic Prep School, introduce you to staff and answer any questions you may have about joining us.

  • Register

    After your visit, if you are considering Lingfield Prep as a possible choice for your child, we encourage you to register with us using the form below. If possible, we recommend that you register your child at least one year before their proposed start date. By registering with us, you are officially expressing an interest in Lingfield College; it does not commit you to accept a place, nor does it commit the School to offer one.

  • Finding Out More

    We will request information from your child's current school to establish their academic aptitude, behaviour and abilities. Together with our assessment, this gives us a holistic view of your child and allows us to understand how to best support their needs, talents and personality.

  • Taster/Assessment Days

    We do not formally assess Reception children. Instead, your child will be invited to school to meet their teacher and explore the class setting, usually in the Summer term. For Year 1 to Year 6, your child will visit the Prep, usually in the Spring term, for an informal taster/assessment day. This gives us all a chance to get to know each other. Children will spend some time in the classroom, meeting potential new friends and an experienced teacher. They will participate in some fun and creative lessons such as PE, Drama and Music. Alongside this, we will guide them through some literacy and numeracy tasks.

  • Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries

    At Lingfield College, we recognise and celebrate achievement in all areas. We are proud to offer a Scholarship programme for entry into Years 4, 5, 7, 9 and 12 for children with exceptional skills and talents. Scholarshop application for the Prep School usually takes place in the Spring term.

  • Place Offered

    A place is offered in writing as soon as possible after a successful assessment/taster day. Parents will be asked to confirm acceptance by returning the necessary forms and submitting a deposit.

  • Getting You Ready

    Once you have accepted your place (or in the term before you start), we will send out our new starter welcome pack with all the information you need for starting at Lingfield Prep, including timings for the school day, uniform requirements, methods for sharing your child’s progress and information about clubs and co-curricular activities.

  • Settling In

    For all pupils, we organise an induction session at the end of the Summer term before they start. For anyone starting during an academic year, we run a successful buddy scheme in the Prep School. We always keep a close eye on new pupils to help smooth their transition and do everything we can to give them a happy start with us.

  • Any Questions?

    We are here to help! You can find answers in our list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). Click on the link below.

  • Visit Us

    You can get a taste of Lingfield life in the Senior School and Sixth Form from one of our open days, events or personal tours. We are enthusiastic about our school and feel privileged to be able to open our doors to you. We will show you around our fantastic facilities, introduce you to staff and answer any questions you may have about joining us.

  • Experience Day

    We invite current Year 5 and Year 7 children wishing to join the Senior School to our interactive experience events in the Summer term. They are always fun occasions and enable pupils to get a real sense of what our lessons are like, the food they can expect to enjoy and the experienced and dedicated staff who will support them at the School.

  • Register

    After your visit, if you are considering the Senior School as a possible choice for your child, we encourage you to register with us using the form below. If possible, we recommend that you register your child at least one year before their proposed start date. By registering with us, you are officially expressing an interest in Lingfield College; it does not commit you to accept a place, nor does it commit the School to offer one. Please note that children can only join Year 10 at the start of the academic year due to GCSE courses. The next opportunity to join would be our Sixth Form.

  • Finding Out More

    Prior to formally being offered a place, we will request information from your child's current school to establish their academic aptitude, behaviour and abilities. Together with our assessment, this gives us a holistic view of your child and allows us to understand how to best support their needs, talents and personality.

  • Getting to know you

    After your visit, if you choose Lingfield College as a possible Sixth Form for your child, we will request Year 11 reports and predicted grades from your child's current school to indicate their academic aptitude, behaviour and abilities. If applicable, we also request a SEN report, Access arrangements for exams and medical information. We will also ask for your chosen Sixth Form subjects, if known. You will then be invited to an introductory meeting with our Head of Sixth Form.

  • Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries

    At Lingfield College, we recognise and celebrate achievement in all areas. We are proud to offer a Scholarship programme for entry into Years 7, 9 and 12 for children with exceptional skills and talents. The Scholarship application deadline for the Senior School and Sixth Form is usually between October and December.

  • Entrance Examinations

    Our Senior School entrance examination days are usually held in November and early January in the year before entry. Examinations consist of written papers in Verbal Reasoning (1hr), English comprehension and creative writing (1hr) and Maths (Questions and answers - 1hr).

  • Place Offered

    A place is offered in writing as soon as possible after successful entrance examinations. Parents will be asked to confirm acceptance by returning the necessary forms and submitting a deposit.

  • Getting You Ready

    Once you have accepted your place (or in the term before you start), we will send out our new starter welcome pack with all the information you need for starting at Lingfield Senior School, including timings for the school day, uniform requirements, methods for sharing your child’s progress and information about clubs and co-curricular activities.

  • Settling In

    We offer a comprehensive induction programme for children joining us in the Senior School, from experience days in the classroom to a BBQ and treasure hunt in the term before entry. We also invite parents to an information evening where our experienced senior staff will ensure you leave full of knowledge and confidence about our School.

  • Register

    Once we have all the information we need, we encourage you to register with us using the form below. We recommend that you register your child early in the Autumn Term before their proposed start date. By registering with us, you are officially expressing an interest in Lingfield College; it does not commit you to accept a place, nor does it commit the School to offer one. Please note that children can only join Year 12 at the start of the academic year due to A Level courses.

  • Taster Days

    Our Sixth Form taster days take place in November and January of the year before entry. These days offer students the opportunity to experience lessons in their preferred subjects and to further explore the Sixth Form and wider school setting. During this visit, they will be interviewed by our Deputy Head of Sixth Form and complete an assessment to determine their suitability for the courses.

  • Place Offered

    Your child’s place will be offered in writing in the December or January of the year before entry. Parents must confirm acceptance within 14 days of the offer by returning the necessary forms and submitting the agreed deposit. We are sadly unable to offer every child a place, but we do hold a waiting list.

  • Welcome Pack

    Once you have accepted your place, we will send out our new starter welcome pack with all the information you need for starting at Lingfield Sixth Form, including timings for the day, uniform requirements, methods for communicating with parents and information about clubs and co-curricular activities.

  • Get in Touch

    Our Admissions department are on hand to offer any further information about joining Lingfield College. Please contact us via the link below, call us on 01342 838153 or email admissions@lingfieldcollege.co.uk