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 Dates

Our Admissions Timeline

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Visit Bancroft's

OCTOBER AND MAY

We 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.

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Register

SEPTEMBER 2027 ENTRY

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.

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Entrance Assessments

January

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.

About a week later, we invite all the children back in small groups for the English assessments. These include a reading comprehension and a piece of creative writing. There isn’t a fixed date for this part of the process – we’ll be in touch to arrange a time.

Sample paper

7+ Sample Mathematics Paper

We do not provide a sample English paper, but we aim to make the assessment a relaxed and enjoyable experience.

Children will read a short story in a small group and then complete a comprehension activity based on what they’ve read. They’ll also have the chance to write their own creative piece inspired by a given title.

We love to see good grammar and punctuation, but what matters most to us is hearing each child’s unique voice and seeing their imagination shine through.

The staff involved in our testing are very experienced at working with young children; we want them to feel positive about their time with us and able to do their best.

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Offers and Acceptance

FEBRUARY AND MARCH

Offers will be sent by email on Thursday 12th February, with the deadline to accept in early March.

We are looking to fill around 60 places at our 7+ entry point.

Our Offer Holder Morning will take place on Saturday 28 February

Please be aware that we also maintain a reserve list for those who have performed exceptionally well in our tests.

Given the high demand for places and the limited number of available spots, not all applicants can be accommodated immediately. Being on the reserve list is a positive position, and we will keep you informed if spaces become available.

Upon acceptance of a place, we require a £2500 deposit.

Meet our Admissions Team

Prep Admissions Assistant

Mrs Paula Lesurf

Head of Admissions

Ms Lynne Hague

Director of Admissions and Marketing

Ms Abigail Evans

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