Key Admissions Dates
Below you will find the key admissions dates for each entry point at Lingfield College. Please select the relevant year group for full details of deadlines, assessments and decision dates.
For further information about the admissions process, please refer to our Guide to Admissions.
Nursery
We welcome enquiries for Nursery places throughout the year.
There is no formal application deadline; however, availability can vary by age group and session. Some year groups fill more quickly than others and may operate a waiting list.
We encourage families to visit us and register their interest early so that we can advise on current availability and the most suitable start date for their child.
- Children in our Nursery benefit from priority access to the Prep School as part of our all-through community.
Prep School
We accept applications for Reception to Year 6 throughout the year.
Although we have no formal closing date, we strongly advise parents to visit us and apply as early as possible to secure a place, as they are limited. Parents can register their children with us from birth, although we recommend registering by the end of the Autumn Term the year before entry, or by the Spring Term at the latest.
- Children in our Nursery benefit from priority access to the Prep School as part of our all-through community.
Year 7
| Year 7 | |
|---|---|
|
Registration & Scholarship Application Deadline |
Friday 2nd October 2026 |
|
Entrance Exams |
Saturday 14th November 2026 |
|
Scholarship Assessments |
Monday 16th - Friday 20th November 2026 |
|
Offer Decisions Released: |
Early December 2026 |
- Please note: Pupils currently in Lingfield Prep do not sit entrance examinations for progression into Year 7. Transition into the Senior School is part of our all-through pathway and is supported through ongoing assessment and dialogue with families.
Year 9 and Year 9 Deferred Entry
| Year 9 | |
|---|---|
|
Registration & Scholarship Application Deadline |
Friday 2nd October 2026 |
|
Entrance Exams |
Saturday 14th November 2026 |
|
Scholarship Assessments |
Monday 16th - Friday 27th November 2026 |
|
Offer Decisions Released: |
Early December 2026 |
| Year 9 Deferred Entry - September 2029* | |
|---|---|
|
Registration Application Deadline |
Friday 2nd October 2026 |
|
Entrance Exams |
Saturday 14th November 2026 |
|
Offer Decisions Released: |
Early December 2026 |
* Please Note: Scholarship opportunities will be available for deferred entry at the point of entry in 2029.
Year 12
| Year 12 | |
|---|---|
|
Registration & Scholarship Application Deadline |
Monday 2nd November 2026 |
|
Offer Decisions Released: |
December 2026 |
Scholarship Applications
For full information about our Scholarship application process, visit our Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries page.
| Year 5 Scholarship Applications | |
|---|---|
|
Scholarship Application Deadline |
TBC |
|
Sports Scholarship Assessments |
TBC |
|
Music Scholarship Auditions |
TBC |
|
Academic Scholarship Exams |
TBC |
|
Decisions |
TBC |
| Year 7 & Year 9 Scholarship Applications | |
|---|---|
|
Scholarship Application Deadline |
Friday 2nd October 2026 |
|
Year 9 Music Scholarship Auditions |
Wednesday 11th November 2026 |
|
Drama Scholarship Auditions |
Monday 16th November 2026 |
|
Art Scholarship Assessments |
Tuesday 17th November 2026 |
|
Year 7 Music Scholarship Auditions |
Wednesday 18th November 2026 |
|
Academic Scholarship Assessments |
Wednesday 18th November 2026 |
|
Year 7 Sport Scholarship Assessment Day |
Friday 20th November 2026 |
|
Year 9 Sport Scholarship Assessment Day |
Friday 27th November 2026 |
|
Decisions |
Early December |
| Year 12 Scholarship Applications | |
|---|---|
|
Scholarship Application Deadline: |
Monday 2nd November 2026 |
All dates may be subject to change.