Admissions Process

Application

 Thank you for choosing our excellent school. Our main entry points are in Reception, Years 3, 4 and 7, though we do accept boys in other year groups when occasional places become available. Kindly complete our registration form below to apply for a place and begin the admissions process.

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Boys currently at Wetherby School have priority to places at Wetherby Preparatory School in Year 4. Parents need to complete a transfer form at any point up to the end of Year 2 and the boys will then have an assessment during the Autumn Term in Year 3, with places offered in the normal way.

Wetherby Transfer Form

Applications are open for 7/8+ for AY 27.  Limited places available.  
The application deadline for the 2027 /28 academic year is Wednesday 30th September 2026

We are happy to consider late applications and applications for occasional places. We will always seek to accommodate children who would thrive in our school, if sufficient places are available.

Our community is typically fully enrolled; however, on occasion, places become available due to relocation or changing family circumstances.

We invite you to contact our Head of Admissions, Clare Beckwith, to discuss current occasional place availability on 020 7535 3522 or please reach out by clicking on the 'Enquire Now' button below and submitting a query.

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Assessment

Entry to Reception is non selective.

Candidates entering Years 3 and above complete an assessment using a standardised testing platform, providing an age-appropriate understanding of their Maths and English ability, and participate in interactive workshops with our staff. Tests take place in October.

Test for any late applications are taken between November 26 and and March 27.

Assessment for AY 2027/28 will take place for all candidates on Friday 16th October 2026.

Receive an Offer

The outcomes of assessments and workshops will determine which candidates receive places. Formal offers will be sent to candidates who have secured a definite place. 

An exclusive offer holder event will be held in late January 2027 for parents of successful applicants with an offer of a place, enabling parents to meet our Senior Leadership Team and ask any outstanding questions about life at Wetherby Prep.