Admissions Process
Joining Cokethorpe, at any age, begins with a visit to our School. Thereafter, registering your child is the next step in the process.
Step One: visit us
Parents and pupils are encouraged to join us for our next Open Morning, an access-all-areas look at our School, and opportunity to meet our staff and pupils.
Alternatively, our monthly Meet the Head events for small groups of families are a great way to hear from the Head and staff over refreshments on a typical working day. Tours are available at these events. Booking is through the Admissions Office
Step Two: register
Complete and return the Registration Form and non-refundable Registration Fee (£120 per child). The Admissions Office will be in touch to discuss next steps with you.
Click on the buttons below or scroll down to see the key information about the Admissions Process at your preferred entry point.
Entry to other year groups
We conduct half termly Prep School Taster Days and Senior Entrance Assessments for entry into other year groups, where places become available.
For all enquiries and to discover more about Cokethorpe School, please contact the Admissions Office on 01993 703921 (Option 1) or via email.
Pre-Prep and Prep Entry
Step Three: entrance assessments
Reception (4+)
There are no formal entrance assessments in the Reception Class. Registered, prospective pupils are invited to a ‘Welcome to Reception’ event in the Summer Term in the year preceding year of entry.
Other year groups (Years 1 to 6)
Where places become available, registered, prospective pupils are invited to join us for one of our half termly Prep School Taster Days which include assessments in Maths and English.
Step Four: offers
Reception (4+)
Following a successful ‘Welcome to Reception’ visit, offers for these limited places are extended on a first-come first-served basis.
Offers to other year groups
Offers for entry into the Prep School are made following a successful Prep School Taster Day, entrance assessments, and a school reference.
Key Dates
Deadline for Reception (4+) 2027 Registrations:
May 2026
Welcome to Reception 2027 Events:
June 2026
Half termly Prep School Taster Day dates:
Please contact Admissions
First Form Entry
Step Three: Parent Information Evenings
Parents of registered, prospective First Form pupils are invited to join us to hear from the Head, Registrar, and Director of Studies about life at Cokethorpe School.
Parents will also hear from the Head of Lower House and current pupils about new pupil onboarding and integration.
Step Four: Assessment Days
First Form entrance assessments
The assessment and interview day includes:
- Online assessments in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- A one-to-one interview
- Group interview
- Practical assessment
Step Five: offers
Offers for a place in the Senior School are based on:
- Academic outcomes of the assessments
- Performance in interviews and practical assessments
- References from the pupil’s current school
Key Dates
Deadline for First Form 2026 Registrations:
Sunday 30 November 2025
First Form 2026 Parent Information Evening:
Thursday 27 November 2025
First Form 2026 Assessment and Interview Day:
Saturday 31 January 2026
Third Form Entry
Step Three: Parent Information Evenings
Parents of registered, prospective First Form pupils are invited to join us to hear from the Head, Registrar, and Director of Studies about life at Cokethorpe School.
Parents will also hear from Housemasters and current pupils about new pupil onboarding and integration.
Step Four: Assessment Days
Third Form entrance assessments
The assessment and interview day includes:
- Online assessments in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- A one-to-one interview
- Group interview
- Practical assessment
Registered, prospective Third Form pupils can sit these assessments up to two years prior to the intended September start date.
Step Five: offers
Senior School offers are made within two weeks of sitting the entrance assessments.
Offers for a place in the Senior School are based on:
- Academic outcomes of the assessments
- Performance in interviews and practical assessments
- References from the pupil’s current school
Common Entrance is welcomed, although not essential.
Key Dates
Deadline for Third Form 2026 and 2027 Registrations:
Sunday 30 November 2025
Third Form 2026 and 2027 Parent Information Evening:
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Third Form 2026 and 2027 Assessment and Interview Day:
Saturday 17 January 2026
Fourth Form Entry
Step Three: Assessment Days
Where places become available, registered, prospective pupils are invited to join us for one of our half termly Senior School entrance assessment appointments. Candidates are assessed in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Step Four: offers
Senior School offers are made within two weeks of sitting the entrance assessments.
Offers for a place in the Senior School are based on:
- Academic outcomes of the assessments
- References from the pupil’s current school
Sixth Form Entry
Step Three: Preview Evening and Experience Days
Our Sixth Form Preview Evening takes place in June every year. It is an opportunity to meet Heads of Departments and view the Sixth Form Centre as well as hearing from the Head of Sixth Form and Director of Studies.
Following the Preview Evening, invitations are dispatched for prospective students to join us for a Sixth Form Experience Day. These take place on Friday 28 November 2025 and Friday 6 March 2026.
Step Four: offers and entry requirements
Sixth Form access routes:
- Three A Level subjects and the EPQ
- Four A Levels
- The Business BTEC programme
Where next?
Fees and Bursaries
View our fees and costs for our Transport Network for this academic year. The School offers means-tested Bursaries, providing access to a Cokethorpe education through assistance with our termly fees.
Scholarships and Awards
Our Scholarships and Awards aim to recognise and promote those who embody the attitude and approach to learning that we value, as well as those with a particular aptitude for a subject or activity.
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