admissions

Previous schooling

Pupils join Emanuel from a wide range of primary and prep schools. Approximately 50% join from state primary schools and 50% from independent prep schools.

Entry into Year 6 (10+)

Year 6 is the youngest year group of our Lower School. We aim to take in 48 pupils who are divided into two tutor groups of 24 pupils.

Entry in Year 7 (11+)

Year 7 typically consists of 144 pupils. There are 96 places available where successful applicants join the 48 pupils moving up from Year 6.

Registration

Registration for entry at both Year 6 and Year 7 entry closes in mid-October, the year prior to entry. Registration is available via our website and specific dates are given there.

If your child is not successful in gaining a place for entry at Year 6, we will offer you the chance to register again for Year 7 entry. Please note that if you reject a place to join in Year 6 you cannot re-register your child for entry at Year 7.

Admissions process

For pupils applying for September 2024 entry onwards, the assessment process is as shown below. We interview a high percentage of those applying to the school, probably more than many schools. The interviews come after the formal written assessments and are dependent on a pupil’s performance in the entrance exams.

The group experience is designed to allow the pupils to demonstrate their creative skills and their ability to work effectively as a member of a small team. The interview takes place with a current member of the school’s teaching staff and lasts for approximately 15 minutes. Candidates are encouraged to bring in an item that they are happy to speak about and are asked a series of questions about their school and wider life.