Applying to Senior School Tuesday 11th June 2019 Community Academies Schools Government funded, often with Voluntary Free Schools sponsorship from business. Run Government funded school in Government funded but not completely independently. Schools Aided Schools which the local education run by council. State funded, must follow authority employs national Curriculum, with the school's staff, is responsible • Brighton Aldridge specific religious • King’s School characteristics and selection for the school's admissions, Community criteria. estate etc Academy • Blatchington Mill • Cardinal Newman • Portslade Aldridge Catholic School • Dorothy Stringer Community • Hove Park Academy • Varndean Local independent schools

Co-educational Girls’ schools

• Brighton College & St Christopher’s • Brighton and Hove High School • Hurst • Girls School • • Roedean • Lancing Hove • The Towers • Lewes Old Grammar • • (near Crawley) Application procedures State Independent • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Q • Contact the school of your choice directly 1yMcRxuQ • Ask for an application or registration form • Fill in School Admissions Preference Form (from School Admissions Team, and full details tel: 01273 293 653) • See summary handout • Return to Admissions Team or complete on-line • Cut off date: 31st October 2019 • Key website: https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/schools- and-learning/apply-school/how- community-secondary-school-places-are- decided History of Success

• Windlesham is a truly independent school • In 2019, from our Year 6 group of 23 children, 32 places were offered by different independent schools • Our children were offered 21 different awards Top Tips • Realistic Expectations! • Buyer’s market • Bursaries and Scholarships • Look at more than necessary • Live tours • Meet the Head • Ensure your child is involved in the process • Use the same list of key questions • The Early Offer • The friendship question • The stress of entrance tests Examination dates • January – February 2020 (LOGS: November 2019) • Entrance tests take place at the school itself • Children generally assessed in English, Mathematics, Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal) • Taster days: check the website for the chosen school Confidential report on a pupil • Academic progress • Contribution to school life • Involvement in extra-curricular activities • Ability to relate to peers and adults • Summary Headmaster’s report Interview • Interview technique • Topic books to bring to an interview (special pages highlighted) • Display folder containing any personal achievements eg. drama, musical instruments, sport and art (with appropriate grades and levels) • Hobbies and interests with any certificates to show achievements Scholarships offered by some schools • Music • Art • Academic • Sport • Drama • All-rounder • Bursaries and assisted places are also offered. Contact the school directly. Don’t forget

• Book an appointment when ready • Take summary information sheet home • Start process early