Reception Admissions Process

Step 1  – Visit in person

To gain a real feel for our school, there is no substitute for a personal visit. We would be delighted to show you around our beautiful grounds and learning environment on an Open Morning or on a working day during term time. You will have the chance to meet pupils, teachers and the Headmistress during your visit and discuss your children and your aspirations for their education, with no obligation.

Step 2 – Complete a registration form and reserve a place

The next step is to complete registration form and sign our terms and conditions of joining. A reservation fee of £100 is also payable at this stage. In some circumstances there may be a waiting list for a particular year group and we will not be able to confirm your child’s place immediately. In this instance we will keep you regularly informed and the £100 fee would not be payable until a place is available.

Step 4  – Complete the registration process to secure a place

To complete the registration process a £500 commitment fee is payable which we are pleased to refund in full during your child’s final term at the school. This fee becomes due 6-9 months ahead of your child’s start and is often paid at the same time as the registration fee.

Step 5 – Welcome pack

Once your child’s place has been confirmed, it’s all systems go! We will provide you with a Welcome Pack and full uniform list. Our uniform suppliers School Shop Direct are based in Shrewsbury and they are happy to serve you with a dedicated appointment in the shop. Now you’re all ready to take your first steps on the Birchfield journey!

 

Year 7 Admissions Process

Step 1  – Visit in person

To gain a real feel for our school, there is no substitute for a personal visit. We would be delighted to show you around our beautiful grounds and learning environment on an Open Morning or on a working day during term time. You will have the chance to meet pupils, teachers and the Headmistress during your visit and discuss your children and your aspirations for their education, with no obligation.

Step 2 – Register for Year 7 Entrance Assessments for entry the following September

Our Entrance Assessment Morning usually happens in early December. Candidates will undertake tests in Mathematics, English Creative Writing and Verbal Reasoning as well as participating in a short interview with a senior member of staff.  We will be looking for a consistent performance across all areas that meets our pass mark.  We aim to share whether your child has passed within 10 days and by the close of this term.  At this stage, a place may be offered, subject to satisfactory school references from your child’s current school.

Step 3 – If your child is offered a place 

In the event of a place being offered, the next step is to complete and return our Acceptance of a Place form and sign our terms and conditions of joining. A non-refundable reservation fee of £100 is payable at this stage, along with a £500 commitment fee, which we will be pleased to refund in full during your child’s last term at the school. Your child’s place at Birchfield School is now secure.

Step 4  – Waiting list

If your child has achieved a pass in their assessments, they may be placed on a waiting list as we wait for places to become available between January and March.  In this instance we will keep you regularly informed and the £100 and £500 fees would not be payable until a firm place is available and offered.

Step 5 – Induction days

If your child is in possession of a firm place for Year 7, they will be invited to two induction days for the whole class to meet for the first time and work together at Birchfield on fun teamwork days.

Step 5 – Welcome pack

At the induction events we will send your child home with a comprehensive Welcome Pack and full uniform list. Our uniform suppliers School Shop Direct are based in Shrewsbury and they are happy to serve you with a dedicated appointment in the shop. Now you’re all ready to take your first steps on the Birchfield journey!