Stage 1 – Initial contact with the College

This may take place either at an open evening or morning, or through an individual meeting with the Headmaster, and includes a tour of the College.

Stage 2 – Taster day

Children are invited in for either a morning or a full day, depending on their age.  At this point the parents will provide, where appropriate, the child’s most recent school report.  On the day, an aptitude test is undertaken by children of Year 5 age or above.  There is no preparation required for this and it is not used to decide whether an offer is made.

Stage 3 – Offer subject to availability

Shoreham College is non-selective academically.  However, the Headmaster may decline to offer a place if there are concerns over a child’s behaviour or an educational need that the College may be unable to support.  There are a small number of pupils who receive learning support; pupils who require additional challenges to reach their full potential, extra help with literacy or numeracy or have a specific learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia. Learning support is mainly delivered within the classroom setting although a number of pre and post school activities can also be accessed.

Stage 4 – Acceptance

A registration fee and deposit is paid on registration.  Confirmation of acceptance follows two terms before entry.  Joining information will be sent at the appropriate time.  For children starting in September there may be an induction event at the end of the preceding summer term.  However, it is not unusual for children to join at any point during the school year.

This process is overseen by our Registrar, Sue Anderson, on behalf of the Headmaster.  If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the College.