Pupils joining the Prep are not formally assessed and there are no entrance tests however pupils are informally monitored by staff during their taster day and any concerns will be discussed with parents at the end of the day.

Leweston welcomes pupils from a wide range of independent and maintained schools. Our assessments are designed to evaluate core skills in Maths and English and we consider that pupils may have studied different curriculums or be at different stages when assessment takes place.

Whilst Leweston is a non-selective school assessment helps us get to know the pupils before they join us and understand their current level in key areas. 

If you have any questions about assessment or need to make us aware of any individual needs your child has please contact the admissions team. Extra time or other special arrangements can be made as long as we have advance warning of the requirement.

Once the ISEB tests are complete, pupils are invited to our Activity Day which takes place on a Saturday morning in early January. The morning consists of a range of team building and group activities and ends with lunch. Pupils who apply after this event may be invited to a personal Assessment Day when they join one of the current classes and experience a normal timetable of lessons as well as sit the assessment papers. This option will be offered subject to availability.

For more information about Joining the Senior School visit our admissions page. 

We recommend visiting the school at least two years ahead of entry and registering after you have had the opportunity to have a good look round and meet staff and pupils. Registration reserves a place for your child in their chosen year group and year of entry, provided that they satisfy the relevant entry requirements and complete the admissions process. It does not guarantee an offer of a place but the date of registration can be factor when a waiting list is in operation.

Places can be confirmed more than a year in advance, particularly in popular year groups such as Years 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 but there may be space available after that time.

You can register online here.