FAQs

How big are the classes/sets? In Prep the average is 18. In Years 7-8 there are 18-22 but it varies year-on-year. In Years 9-11, subjects are setted into groups of 12-20 depending on the subject and how many students are taking it. In the Sixth Form there are usually between three and 10 students in each A Level group.

How many GCSEs do students take at Pipers? Most take nine or 10 subjects but some take 11. Core subjects are Maths, English, Science (Trilogy – equivalent to two GCSEs or Triple – separate grades for each Science) and a Language subject. Students select their options in Year 9.

How many subjects do students study in the Sixth Form? Most students take four AS subjects in Lower Sixth and then three A Levels in the Upper Sixth.

What sort of choice is there at A Level? Students choose from more than 20 subjects – including all the core subjects as well as subjects such as Dance, PE, Music, Design Technology, Psychology and Sociology.

Is Learning Support offered at Pipers Corner? Our Individual Learning Department offers advice and support across the school from Pre-Prep right through to the Sixth Form to promote understanding of learning development and provide interventions to support progression, confidence and self-esteem.

Admissions

When should I register? We advise that girls are registered two years prior to the desired year of entry. Our registration form can be found on our website and in the prospectus in your Pipers Bag. The £150 registration fee is most easily paid by bank transfer – please contact the Admissions Team if you have any questions.

When can girls join the School? Our natural entry points are Reception, Years 6 and 7 and the Lower Sixth. Each year we are also usually able to admit a few girls into Years 1-5. Places in Years 7-10 are subject to availability. Places are usually offered for the start of an academic year, but occasionally mid-year and mid-term places become available.

What are your entry criteria? We look for a good-average ability level and make our offers in order of date of registration.

How are girls assessed? At most entry points girls are assessed in Maths and English and there is no formal preparation required. All students for Prep entry and above will have an interview with the Headmistress or another senior member of staff.

What Scholarship or Bursaries do you offer? At Year 7 entry we offer a range of Scholarship Awards (Academic, Art, Drama, Music and PE) as well as the Jessie Cross Award (a means-tested Award for a student currently studying at a state school). Scholarship Awards and means-tested bursaries are also available for entry into our Sixth Form. At Reception entry we also offer a means-tested Jessie Cross Foundation Award.

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