This transition marks the beginning of new experiences and opportunities for children to embark on a journey of personal and academic development that will shape their next steps.
Whether you are joining Clifton High School for the first time, or you are moving up from our Infant School, you are in safe hands. Starting Junior School is an important milestone that signifies growth and offers more opportunities for independence.
FOR NEW FAMILIES JOINING OUR COMMUNITY
We are delighted that you are considering joining the school community. You will be guided through our admissions process below and after taking the first step, you will be supported on an individual basis by our friendly Admissions team.
The typical entry points into the Junior School are Year 3 and Year 5, however we are pleased to welcome applications for Year 4 and 6 where we have available places. Where a year group is full, we will run a waiting list for entry.
Our Admissions Process
| 1. VISIT US |
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Your journey begins with a warm invitation to one of our upcoming Open Events, or by scheduling a private tour. By visiting the School site, you will be able to speak to our current pupils and teachers, see our excellent facilities and get a feel for our vibrant community. |
| 2. COMPLETE A REGISTRATION FORM |
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Simply fill out our registration form and submit it to us along with your child's recent school report. The Admissions Department will then contact you to arrange for your child to sit entrance examinations, or attend a taster day, depending on their year of entry. We advise registering as early as practicable to avoid disappointment, as places in the Junior School are currently awarded on a first come first served basis. |
| 3. ENTRANCE EXAMS (ENTRY INTO Y4,5,6) |
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Your child will be invited to sit our entrance examinations in School in a relaxed and welcoming environment. These help us to understand your child's strengths, ensuring a fair assessment of their abilities. |
| 4. TASTER DAY AND REFERENCE |
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Your child will then be invited to a taster day, where they can meet friends and experience the joy of a typical day at Clifton High School first hand. For entry into Year 3, in the absence of entrance examinations, children will do some one-to-one English and Mathematics with the class teacher in a relaxed manner, in order to assess their ability in these areas. |
| 5. MEET THE HEAD OF INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL |
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As part of the bespoke process, we offer parents the opportunity to meet with our Head of Infant and Junior School, Mrs Alice Taylor. Mrs Taylor will be on maternity leave from September 2023 – summer 2024, however, Mrs Sarah Barker, Head of EYFS will be pleased to meet with potential families during this period. All our members of staff always look forward to meeting new families and are happy to answer any questions you may have about our school. |
| 6. OFFER PACKET SENT |
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After this simple process, our Admissions Team will send out offer letters, celebrating your family’s choice to entrust us with your child’s education and to formally invite you to join our community. |
| 7. ACCEPTANCE LETTER |
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Finally, the choice is yours to accept the offer and embark on the next stage of the journey with us and become a member of our Clifton High School family. At this stage you complete your acceptance paperwork and pay your acceptance deposit. |
| 8. TRANSITION DAY AND INFORMATION EVENTS |
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Once you are enrolled in our School, children will be invited to attend our fun Move on Up Morning in the Summer Term, and parents to year ahead information events as well as other events such as Welcome Drinks and BBQ’s. This allows everyone to meet peers and learn in more detail about the opportunities that come with being a member of Clifton High School. Our friendly Admissions Department is always happy to answer any further questions families may have and will provide you with all of the information you need about school life, purchasing uniforms and arrangements for your child’s start date. Once your child is enrolled in The School, your child’s class teacher will then be your first point of contact. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please contact our Admissions Department directly:
Phone: 0117 933 9087
