Back to Admissions Overview

1 Explore the website and make contact with the School

Contact the Registrar who will be happy to answer any queries that you may have about the School and who will also be able to discuss all areas of the admissions process with you.

 

2 Visit our School

We offer the following opportunities to visit:

Open Morning

Taster Experience

We regularly host Taster Experiences for pre-school children.

Personal Tours

  • Available on School days by appointment. Come along and meet Andrew Earnshaw, the Head for a Personal Tour and Andrew will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Please contact the Registrar to arrange this.

Virtual Visit

  • We are delighted to be able to offer parents the opportunity to hear about Fairfield Prep School with a virtual 1:1 meeting. Please click here to register your interest.

 

3 Apply

Application Form

International Application Form

 

4. Entrance Assessments

2024

  • Tuesday 15 October Assessment and Taster Day (Reception – Year 6)
  • Thursday 28 November Assessment and Taster Day (Reception – Year 6)

2025

  • Saturday 18 January Entrance Assessments (Reception)
  • Thursday 23 January Assessment and Taster Day (Year 1 -6)
  • Tuesday 1 April Assessment and Taster Day (Reception – Year 6)

We assess children for entrance throughout the year, subject to available places.

If you have any questions regarding any of the above information and dates, please contact our Registrar.

 

5  Acceptance of an offer

A decision letter is sent out within two weeks of your child sitting their Entrance Assessment.

We request that acceptance of offers are made by the date specified in the offer letter.

Information on our Cancellation Policy can be found HERE.

 

6 Induction events

We have a New Parents’ Evening in July to welcome all new parents to the Fairfield family and, during the Summer term, we hold Reception welcome afternoons and also a ‘Moving On’ afternoon for all of our current, and new, pupils into Years 1 to 6.

 

At Fairfield Prep, we understand that choosing the right school is a very important decision, which is why we’re here to help guide you through the admissions process. Whether you’re attending an Open Morning, book a Taster Experience or visit for a private tour, our friendly admissions team will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way.

If you have any questions about the admissions process or our wonderful school, please reach out.