How to Apply
(Year 9) 

1. Visit us

We hold a number of Open Mornings and Group Visits throughout the year which give a general introduction to the school, a tour of the campus and, if appropriate, a visit to a boarding house. Following a visit, you can arrange an individual meeting with a member of the Admissions team. We also offer virtual events if you are unable to visit the school in person. 

Book a visit

2. Application

Students should normally be aged 13 on 1 September of the year of entry. However, we are willing to consider candidates who are up to three months younger or older. Please contact Admissions before completing the application form if your child’s date of birth falls outside the expected dates. 

Please note that registrations for entry to Year 9 in 2026 have now closed. If you would like to join our waiting list, please email your child’s school report and a summary of their interests and achievements to regist@sevenoaksschool.org.

Applicants for 2027 onwards have two assessment options: Early Decision and Later Decision. Early Decision applications are open only to pupils who will stay in their current school for Years 7 and 8. The deadline for registration is 15 September three years ahead (the start of Year 6 in the UK system).

Later Decision applicants will need to register by 1 November of Year 7, nearly two years in advance of joining. A substantial number of places will be held open for Later Decision candidates.

Applications for 2027 (Early Decision) have now closed. We are currently taking applications for 2028 onwards (Early Decision) and for 2027 onwards (Later Decision).

Please click below for more information regarding how to apply to the relevant entry stream.

Year 9 2026

Year 9 2027+ Early Decision

Year 9 2027+ Later Decision

 

3. Scholarships

Sevenoaks offers scholarships to honour and celebrate exceptional talent in academia, music, sports, drama and art.

Scholarship information

 

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