Welcome to Admissions

Before joining us, you and your child will be invited to attend a session to ensure that your child will settle well and will thrive within our caring environment.

All applicants are required to complete a Registration Form in order to sit Entrance and Scholarship examinations or assessments and may also be asked to attend an interview. Applications for Scholarships should be received at least one month before the Culford Scholarship Examinations, and a supporting reference must be received from the Head of the pupil’s current school before he/she sits those examinations.

Entry at 13+ Fourth Form (Year 9)

Our admissions procedure is both personalised and friendly. Applicants to Culford complete online entrance assessments on an individual basis in a welcoming and supportive environment. Successful candidates will be invited to the Culford Discovery Day, which provides an exciting and fun opportunity to learn what our School has to offer.

Entry at Lower & Upper Fifth (Years 10 & 11)

Entry is based on online examinations in English and mathematics, verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests, current school reports and references. The Admissions Office will arrange your child’s entrance examinations. Candidates may also be interviewed by a member of the Senior Management Team and, along with their parents, invited to a meeting with the Headmaster.

All applicants are required to complete a Registration Form in order to sit Entrance and Scholarship examinations or assessments and may also be asked to attend an interview. Applications for Scholarships should be received at least one month before the Culford Scholarship Examinations, and a supporting reference must be received from the Head of the pupil’s current school before he/she sits those examinations.

Admission to the Sixth Form (At Age 16+)

Pupils entering the Sixth Form should achieve at least six GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above, including maths and English. For most subjects pupils will need a grade 6 in the three subjects they will study at A Level. Additional criteria for specific subjects are in place to ensure success at A Level.