Entry Points

We are welcoming applications from boys and girls at our key entry points:

Nursery | Reception | Year 3 | Year 6 | Year 7 | Year 12

Applications for other year groups are also welcome, subject to availability (Years 1-2, 4-5: boys and girls and Years 8–11: girls only).

Find your child’s entry point

Use our admissions calculator below to check your child’s entry point and assessment requirements.

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Next Steps

The tables below outline the next steps in our admissions process for each key entry point:

If you have any questions or would like further guidance, our Registrar, Liz, will be happy to help.

Email: registrar@stmarysgx.co.uk

Nursery & Reception – Admissions Process

Here is an overview of what to expect during the admissions process. Stay & Play sessions and assessments can be arranged at a time that suits you and your child. For more information or to arrange a visit or assessment, please contact our Registrar.

Stay & Play Session Your child will be invited to a Stay & Play session at Little St Mary’s.
Informal Assessment Our staff will observe your child through play and activities to assess whether they will thrive at Little St Mary’s.

Prep School – Admissions Process

Here is an overview of what to expect during the admissions process. Experience Days and assessments can be arranged at a time that is convenient for you and your child. For more information or to arrange a visit or assessment, please contact our Registrar.

Experience Day Your child will be invited to spend a day at St Mary’s, experiencing school life alongside their peers.
Numeracy & Literacy Assessment Children will complete short assessments in Numeracy and Literacy.
Non-Verbal Reasoning Children aged 7 and above will also complete a Non-Verbal Reasoning assessment.
Classroom Experience Children will join lessons, meet their peers and experience life at St Mary’s.

Year 7 Key Admission Dates:

Friday 30 October 2026 Registration and Scholarship Deadline
Wednesday 4 November 2026 Art Portfolios Submitted
Saturday 14 November 2026  Assessment Day
Monday 16 November 2026  Scholarship Assessments
Friday 4 December 2026 Outcome Letters
Friday 29 January Bursary Application Deadline
Monday 1 March 2027 Acceptance Deadline

Year 12 Key Admission Dates:

Friday 13 November 2026 Registration and Scholarship Deadline
Wednesday 18 November 2026 Art Scholarship Assessments
Thursday 19 November 2026
Drama, Dance and Music Scholarship Assessments
Friday 20 November 2026 (Assessment Date TBC)
Sport Scholarship Interview
Monday 23 November 2026 Academic Scholarship Assessments and Interviews
Friday 4 December 2026 Outcome Letters Sent
Friday 12 February 2027 Acceptance Deadline