Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School

Thank you for your interest in Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School, below you will find more information about our admissions process.

We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make and in person visits are an integral part of this process. Individual tours of Sedbergh Prep are available during term time or please sign up to our next Open Morning, scheduled for Saturday 16th March

If you would like to book a visit or have any questions, please contact our Registrar, Anna Cooper, on +44 (0)15242 79247/79200, email admissions@sedberghprep.org or complete the Admissions Enquiry Form at the bottom of this page.

We do take in-year applications to join the School, however these are subject to available places in the applicable year group.

Admission Process

Pupils can start at the Prep School from the term that they turn 3 through to 13. Applications are accepted throughout the year, subject to available places in the applicable year group.

The admissions process for Sedbergh Prep School is outlined below.

• Visit Sedbergh Prep: Individual visits to the School can be arranged with our Admissions Team. Open Days are held on a regular basis, for more information and to register your interest in attending,
• Register Your Child/ren: Registration forms are available from the Admissions Team; the registration fee is £200.00 per child (non-refundable). A copy of your child/ren’s most recent School Report is also required.
• Prep School Taster: Inviting registered child/ren to visit the school for a day or overnight visit form an important part of our admissions process. Children joining in Year 7 or above may be asked to take online tests in English and maths to assist with setting.
• Acceptance: Offer letter issued and acceptance form returned, along with payment of the appropriate acceptance deposit (refundable).
• Scholarships and Senior School Transition: 11+ Scholarships are available to children joining Year 7 and assessments for this take place in the preceding academic year. Senior School Boarding House place selection takes place in Year 7 for Sedbergh Prep School pupils and guarantees a Year 9 place, as there are currently waiting lists to join at this age.

To discuss the process for both UK and overseas applications, please contact Mrs Anna Cooper, Registrar, at admissions@sedberghprep.org or call +44 (0)15242 79247 or 79200.