Year 7 (11+) Entry
Year 7 or Upper 3 is a very exciting time, as the pupils start Key Stage 3 and become more independent.
The teaching from Upper 3 onwards is very much subject-based rather than form teacher-based, so their lessons will be taught by subject specialists.
For Year 7 (11+) entry we consider three things:
- Entrance assessments in English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning;
- Small group activities and an individual interview;
- A confidential report from your child's current school.
Below we set out the process for applying for Year 7 (11+). If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team on 01372 822423 or email admissions@freemens.org
Key Dates for applying for Year 7 (11+) 2024 entry
Date | Description |
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23 September 2023 |
Open Afternoon |
1 October 2023 | Deadline to apply |
4 November 2023 | Entrance assessments for Senior School entry |
8-9 November 2023 |
11+ Music Scholarship Auditions |
20 November 2023 | 11+ Academic Scholarship Exams (by invitation) |
30 November and 1 December 2023 |
11+ Academic Scholarship Interviews (by invitation) |
Pre-Christmas 2023 | Decision letters are sent |
4 March 2024 | Deadline to accept offers |
June / July 2024 | Induction Day for all new pupils and welcome evening for new parents |
September 2024 | Start at Freemen's |
HOW TO Apply
To apply, simply complete the online Registration Form and pay the £200 fee. The deadline to apply is 1 October in the year prior to entry.
Once we have received notification of your registration and fee, we will send you an acknowledgement detailing what happens next.
Entrance Assessments
Guidance for prospective parents and current teachers
Entrance Assessments
Entrance assessments will take place in November 2023, these will comprise written examinations in Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning, some small group activities and an individual interview. We will provide more detailed information nearer the time.
Specimen papers are not available for these examinations and no prior preparation is necessary.
Interviews
Candidates will have an individual interview with a member of staff. The interview allows us to find out more about your child, their hobbies and interests, views and opinions. Interviews for candidates residing overseas will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
School Report
We will request a report from your child's current school. The school report is an integral part of our assessment for each candidate and provides us with a wider picture of their academic and non-academic abilities and interests. We may also contact the Head of your child's current school for more information.
Please be aware that we will be unable to reach a decision on an application for entry until we have received this report.
Overseas Candidates
If applicants can attend the assessments at Freemen’s, we will invite them to join us for the entrance assessments in December. Otherwise, we can either arrange for candidates to sit entrance assessments at their current school, at an approved agents’ office, if appropriate, or at a local British Council Office. Interviews will be arranged via Microsoft Teams. Please indicate on the Registration Form that you wish your child to sit overseas.
offers of places
You will receive one of the following decisions:
- An unconditional offer
- A place on the waiting list
- A decline
Accepting a place
Once we have sent your offer, you will have until the first working week day in March to accept your place.
If you choose to accept the place, we will ask you to confirm your decision by return of a signed acceptance form and acceptance deposit.
We will then send you a link to the New Starter Pack, usually around Easter time. This has all the information you need before starting with us.
In June, we will invite all children joining Year 7 (Upper 3) to a taster day, so that they can meet the rest of their class and their teacher. We also invite all new parents to join us in the evening for a reception where you will have the opportunity to meet your child's Head of Year and class teachers, and to meet with other new parents.
Admissions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Admissions FAQs
We know that you will have a lot of questions when choosing a school. We are always happy to answer your questions. You can call us directly on 01372 822423, or you can email admissions@freemens.org. Here are some of the questions we get asked most frequently. Admissions General what are the main points of entry…