_11+ Admissions Guide (2024) (1)

FAQs

How many places available at 11+ each year? We have approximately 80-90 places available for external candidates each year, split evenly between boys and girls, with approximately half coming from state schools. Each year we typically receive in excess of 600 applications. How many pupils move up from the Prep School into the Senior School? Out of a cohort of approximately 50 pupils in Prep 6, the vast majority join us in the Senior School, and generally make up around one third of the total Senior 7 intake. Do you recommend tutoring in preparation for 11+ entrance? We do not encourage tutoring for your child in preparation for the 11+ entrance exams. We are seeking to establish each child's natural ability to ensure they will be able to thrive in the academic environment of the Senior School.

Do you offer bursaries? A number of means-tested bursaries, reviewed annually, are available each year and range in value up to 100%. Bursary application forms are available directly from the Bursar. Do you operate a waiting list for Year 7 entry? Yes. Applicants who have been offered a place on the waiting list following the entrance process will remain on the list until the new academic year starts in September. If no place has been offered by this time, applicants are welcome to move their registration forward for occasional place entry in subsequent years.

“We are delighted that you have chosen to take part in our 11+ admissions process and wish all our applicants the very best of luck. I look forward to seeing you here at Ibstock soon”.

Mr Wolsey, Headmaster

Good Luck!

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