Entry Points
We accept applications all year (subject to availability).
- Main entry points: 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+
- Mid-year admissions may be possible (apart from Years 11 & 13 due to exam boards)
- Sixth Form entry is grade- and goal-dependent
Admissions Process
Step 1: Start the Conversation
Thinking about Bredon for your child? We’d love to hear from you. We’re always happy to talk about how Bredon can support your child’s learning journey.
Sub-page:
- Fill out our online enquiry form – we’ll be in touch to discuss your child’s needs
- Call us directly: 01684 293156
Our Admissions Team – Esther O’Reilly-Cain, Rebecca Jones & Lucy Hodkinson – are here to help.
Step 2: Share Supporting Information
It is vital that we find out as much as possible about your child at this early stage to ensure that Bredon can provide the right support. We therefore ask you to provide:
- Your child’s last two school reports
- An Educational Psychologist’s report or EHCP (if applicable)
- Any other documents that will help us understand their learning profile
Our SENCo will carefully review all the information. This can take up to two weeks.
Step 3: Come and Visit
If our SENCo believes your child could be well supported at Bredon, we’ll invite you to come and see us.
During your visit, you’ll enjoy:
- A personalised tour of the school
- A meeting with the Headmaster or a member of the senior leadership team
- The chance to see lessons in action and meet our students
It’s a wonderful opportunity to get a feel for our school community and ask questions. We recommend you allow two hours for your visit.
Step 4: Book a Taster Experience
Following your visit, we’ll invite your child for a Taster Experience to help them explore life at Bredon firsthand. This should take place in the academic year prior to your child’s proposed start date.
Day students: Attend for three consecutive school days
Boarding students: Stay for five days and nights
They’ll join lessons, try activities and be matched with a buddy to help them settle in.
Before this visit, we’ll need:
- A completed application form
- Application fee (see Fee Schedule)
- Medical details for our school nurse
Step 5: Review and Decision
After the Taster Experience, our team meets to review your child’s visit and discuss their potential place at Bredon.
As a rule, our Admissions team and senior staff meet with the Headmaster every Monday in term time to review the previous week’s tasters. We will let you know the outcome by email. For those children we believe will be a good match for Bredon, we will send out a formal offer letter.
Offers are subject to a positive Headteacher reference from your child’s current school.
Step 6: Accepting a Place
To confirm your child’s place:
- Sign and return the Acceptance Form
- Complete the Health Form
- Pay the acceptance deposit (see Fee Schedule)
We look forward to welcoming you to the Bredon community.
