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 still open for 7/8+ for AY 2025/26.  Limited places available.  
The application deadline for the 2026/27 academic year is Friday 31st October 2025.

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

Assessment

Entry to Reception is non selective.

Candidates entering Years 3 and above complete an online 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. The majority of tests take place in November, with tests for any late applications taken between January and March. 

Assessment for AY2026/27 will take place the week commencing 24th November 2025 as follows:

* Monday 24th November 2025 (am and pm sessions) for external Year 3 applicants
* Tuesday 25th November 2025 am for external Year 4 applicants
* Wednesday 26th November 2025 am for external Year 5, 6, 7 applicants
* Wednesday 26th November pm for applicants from Wetherby Kensington
* Thursday 27th November 2025 pm for applicants from Wetherby Notting Hill Pre-Prep

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 2026 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.