Your 7+ Admissions Journey
7+ is where many pupils first join Bancroft’s, and it’s a privilege to support them as they develop in confidence, character and ability.
Key Admissions DatesVisit Bancroft's
7+ is where many pupils first join Bancroft’s, and it’s a privilege to support them as they develop in confidence, character and ability.
Key Admissions DatesWe would be delighted to welcome you to Bancroft’s Prep School. Whether you attend an Open Event or book a private tour, there’s no better way to experience the energy and warmth of our community.
Please note that registration for 7+ entry in September 2026 has now closed.
If you are planning further ahead, registrations for September 2027 entry are expected to open around Easter.
In the meantime, you are welcome to register your interest, and a member of our Admissions team will contact you when registrations open. We would also be delighted to welcome you for a visit to Bancroft’s.
Following a visit, if you wish to apply for a place, the first step is to register by completing our online application form. This includes a non-refundable registration fee of £150 (inc. VAT). As part of the registration process, we will also contact your child’s current school to request a confidential reference.
Here at Bancroft’s Prep School we want to make all children feel welcome and at ease. Yes, we are a selective school but we believe that ‘academic’ must also mean warm and friendly, never cold.
The children visit us on two separate occasions in the January before their intended year of entry.
Our first Assessment Day will take place at Bancroft’s on Monday 5 January
The Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning parts of our entrance assessments take place in the Prep School on Monday 5 January.
Offers will be sent by email on Thursday 12th February, with the deadline to accept in early March.
Joining Bancroft’s at 7+ means becoming part of an all-through school from the outset.
Prep School pupils transfer automatically to the Senior School at 11+, with no further assessments or admissions steps required.
Their connection with the Senior School is developed throughout their time in the Prep, and in Year 6 this is strengthened further through a dedicated programme of transition events and experiences, helping pupils move into Year 7 with confidence, familiarity and excitement.
