Admissions

Hethersett Old Hall School prides itself on its friendly atmosphere. Our small class sizes mean that many classes fill quickly. Early application is always advised. In the first instance please contact Mrs Kim Borrer, Admissions Secretary on 01603 810390 or email enquiries@hohs.co.uk

We are now welcoming applicants for Entrance Assessments (for September 2009 entry). These will be held on Saturday 17th January 2007. 

 

Five Step Admissions Process

Step One: Parent and Prospective Pupil Visit

The best way to get a feel for Hethersett Old Hall School is to visit us. We are always happy to show what makes our school so special. To make an appointment please call Mrs Kim Borrer, Admissions Secretary on 01603 810390.

Step Two: Registration

Once you have decided Hethersett Old Hall School is the right school for your son or daughter, you need to complete an application form. By returning this form you will automatically register your child for a place at the school. Please send:

to Mrs Kim Borrer, Admissions Secretary. To download a pdf version of the application form click here.

Step Three: Pupil Taster Day

Once your application has been received we will contact you to arrange for your child to have a taster day in school. Lower Prep pupils will be invited to spend 45 minutes in the reception class before their start date.

Hethersett Old Hall School will at this time contact your child’s current school, where applicable, for a short reference.

Step Four: Entrance Assessments

Our entrance assessments are designed to give our staff an indication of your son or daughter's stage of development, so that an appropriate programme of study can be arranged. In Pre-Prep, assessment is based on the visit to the class.

The assessment focuses on Maths, English and a Reasoning test. Assessments for entry to the school are held in January of the year of proposed entry. The Entrance Assessments for September 2009 will be held on Saturday 17th January 2009. In addition we are happy to make individual arrangements at any time of the year for earlier entry into the school. 

We welcome applications from all pupils who have at least average ability. The school has a small but very successful learning support department, but unfortunately it does not have the ability to support all special needs. If you are concerned about your child’s educational needs, you should discuss it with Mr Crump, the Headmaster, who will be able to advise you about any special provision the school can make.

Sixth Form applicants are expected to gain 5 GCSEs grade A*-C, including English, Maths and their intended subjects of study, where applicable. Applicants will be invited to an interview.

Step Five: Outcome

Mrs Kim Borrer, Admissions Secretary will inform you of the outcome of the assessments. Our formal offer letter includes the terms and conditions of entry and an entrance form.

For a PDF version of the entrance form, please select the appropriate link below:

You will then need to return the entrance form and a deposit of £200 (day pupils) or £400 (boarders) to Mrs Kim Borrer, Admissions Secretary. (This deposit is repayable at the end of the pupil's last term). We will then send you a full information pack including uniform list, medical forms etc.

 

New Pupils' Day 

In June each year we have a New Pupils’ Day when we invite all our new pupils to spend the day with their new classes (an afternoon for Lower Prep entrants). We also fit pupils for their new uniform. For applicants not starting in September, Mrs Kim Borrer, Admissions Secretary will help arrange the purchase of the uniform.

 

If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs Kim Borrer, Admissions Secretary on 01603 810390 or email enquiries@hohs.co.uk