St Benedict s School a minimis inc ip e ADMISSIONS INFORMATION 2018 ENTRY
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 4 ADMISSION TO THE JUNIOR SCHOOL... 5 ADMISSION TO THE SENIOR SCHOOL... 6 ADMISSION TO THE SIXTH FORM... 8 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS... 9 MUSIC & SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS... 10 BURSARIES... 11 SCHOOL FEES 2017-2018... 12 VISITING ST BENEDICT S... 14
INTRODUCTION Thank you for your interest in St Benedict s School. St Benedict s is a Catholic Benedictine School offering co-education from 3-18. St Benedict s School is committed to providing an environment which values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their educational, physical, sensory, social, spiritual, emotional and cultural needs. It is further committed to challenging attitudes about disability and accessibility and to developing a culture of awareness, tolerance and inclusion. Where it is practicable to make reasonable adjustments to enable a prospective pupil to take up a place at the School and to satisfy the current admissions criteria, the School is committed to providing those reasonable adjustments. Further details are available in the St Benedict s Accessibility Plan available on request. 4
ADMISSION TO THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Boys and girls are admitted to the Junior School with an expectation that they will transfer to the Senior School at 11+. Admission to the Nursery at 3+ Children are eligible to join the Nursery aged 3 years and 3 months. In order to assess readiness for entry into the Nursery, children are observed during a short play session. Admission into the Nursery does not guarantee a place in the Pre-Preparatory department, however the expectation is that in most instances this will be the case. There is a maximum of 35 places in the Nursery. Admission to Pre-Prep 1 (Reception) The main intake of children is into Pre-Prep 1 (Reception) at 4+ when assessment is more formal. We offer 2 classes in each year group, with an optimum class size of 18 children and a maximum of 20. The assessments for entry in September 2018 will take place during the course of November 2017. The closing date for registration is Friday, 3 November 2017. Using the School s criteria for admission, children are observed in a classroom situation and asked to carry out certain tasks individually and in small groups. Prospective parents will have the opportunity to meet the Junior School Headmaster and undertake a guided tour of the Junior School. The offer of a place is subject to the successful outcome of the assessment morning and a parental interview with the Junior School Headmaster. Admission to the Junior Department (Years 3 6) There is a smaller intake of children at 7+ for entry to Lower Prep (Year 3), when assessment is more formal, and at other times for occasional entry, if places are available. In the Junior department there are up to 3 classes per year group, with a maximum of 24 in each class. The assessment for entry in September 2018 will take place on during the course of February 2018. The closing date for registration is Friday, 12 January 2018. Children seeking admission to the Junior department attend a full school day during which they are assessed in literacy, numeracy and verbal reasoning; they are also observed in various social and classroom situations to ensure that they will integrate well with their year group. We aim to select boys and girls who are academically of above national average ability. 5
ADMISSION TO THE SENIOR SCHOOL 11+ Entry All children must register and sit the School s 11+ entrance examination. Some children who sit the entrance examination will be invited to interview. The interview will be an integral part of the assessment as will a reference from the boy s or girl s primary, junior or preparatory school. The interview will be conducted by the Headmaster or a Deputy Head and will last approximately 10 minutes. Its purpose is to provide a friendly atmosphere in which the candidate will have the chance to give an indication of his or her interests and abilities. It will also enable the interviewer to look further into the candidate s performance in the entrance examination and to ascertain what contribution he or she might make to the general life of the School. The Headmaster will finalise the list of candidates who will be eligible for further consideration for admission. Entry to Year 7 (11+) Age on 1 September 2018 Number of places available Closing Date for Registration Date of Entrance Examination Examination Interview dates Results posted (via first class mail) 11.0 11.11 110 Friday, 24 November 2017 Friday, 5 January 2018 Mathematics (1 hour) English Composition & Use of English (1 hour) Verbal Reasoning Test (45 minutes) Non-Verbal Reasoning Test (45 minutes) Late January Early February Friday, 9 February 2018 Transfer to the Senior School at 11+ is subject to the principles set out above and to a pupil making satisfactory progress. It is for the School to deem whether progress is satisfactory or not. The parents of children who are not being offered a place in the Senior School will be informed in Form 1 (Year 5). 6
ADMISSION TO THE SENIOR SCHOOL Entry to Years 8 (12+), 9 (13+) and 10 (14+) Year 8 (12+) Year 9 (13+) Year 10 (14+) Age on 1 September 2018 12.0 12.11 13.0 13.11 14.0 14.11 Number of places available strictly limited places subject to availability Examination by arrangement Friday, 5 January 2018 by arrangement Interview by arrangement School Reference a reference will be requested from the pupil s current Head Teacher Note: Pupils joining the school in Years 8 or 9 may have no background in a particular subject, such as a specific modern foreign language. Normally such pupils will be expected to join a class in the relevant subject and so be offered an opportunity to access the subject prior to the commencement of GCSE courses. In the case of pupils joining Year 9 (and subject to availability of resources) this class may be specifically designed for beginners in the subject. This class would follow an accelerated course aimed at allowing potential progression to GCSE at the beginning of Year 10. Where resources do not permit this, pupils will join one of the established classes in the subject and their progress will be reviewed after a reasonable period of time (generally at least one term). 7
ADMISSION TO THE SIXTH FORM 16+ Entry External students who wish to be considered for entry to the Sixth Form are invited to visit the School with their parents and meet with the Headmaster. They are encouraged to attend an Options Evening on Wednesday, 11 October at which Heads of Departments explain details of the courses on offer. Once registered, students are invited for a formal interview with the Headmaster, to which they are asked to bring their most recent school report and, if appropriate, their predicted grades. Conditional offers are made on the basis of interview. Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 6 in at least five subjects at GCSE. The only exceptions to this are that to study Mathematics or Physics they must achieve at least a grade 7 in Mathematics. In the case of subjects which are new at A level, they should achieve at least a B grade or the numerical equivalent in a related subject. The conditional offer will be confirmed on receipt of the results in August 2018. On receipt of a conditional offer, an acceptance deposit equivalent to half the current term s fees is required by the School. If, subsequently, the conditions are not met by the student, the Acceptance Deposit will be fully refunded. As part of the process of entry all students meet with the Head of Careers to finalise their A level options choices. Entry to Year 12 Age on Friday, 1 September 2018 Number of places available Closing Date for Registration Preferably under 17 up to 30 Friday, 15 December 2017 8
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are offered to attract applicants of high potential to the School and are available to both internal and external candidates. General information is set out below and should be read in conjunction with the Scholarships Policy on our website. The decision to award a scholarship will be made at the Headmaster s discretion and subject to the relevant Conditions of the Award, issued with the award. Late applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. 11+ Academic Scholarships All applicants registered to sit the 11+ assessments will be considered for an Academic Scholarship. The award of a scholarship will be based on performance in the entrance examinations, an interview with the Headmaster and a satisfactory school reference from the applicant s current school Pupils must register by Friday, 24 November 2017. Assessments will take place on Friday, 5 January 2018 and interviews will be in late January 2018. All offers of a place at St Benedict s School alongside an Academic Scholarship award will be posted on Friday, 9 February 2018. 16+ Sixth Form Academic Scholarships External students who wish to be considered for an Academic Scholarship must register for and sit the Scholarship Examination. Internal students will be invited to sit the Scholarship Examination. As a guide, successful candidates will be predicted to achieve a minimum of 6A* at GCSE including, where appropriate, those subjects they intend to study at A level. Receipt of the scholarship will be dependent on achieving at least 6 A*s at GCSE, an interview with the Headmaster and a satisfactory school reference from the applicant s current school. Pupils must register by Wednesday, 1 November 2017. Examinations will be held on Thursday, 16 November 2017 and some candidates subsequently called for an interview with the Headmaster. All offers of a place at St Benedict s School alongside an Academic Scholarship award will be posted on Thursday, 15 February 2018. 9
MUSIC & SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS Music Scholarships: 11+ and Sixth Form Pupils who wish to be considered for a Music Scholarship must register by Wednesday, 1 November 2017 by completing and returning a Music Scholarship Application form, available from the Admissions department or via the school website. As a guide in deciding whether to apply, it is likely that successful candidates will have achieved the Associated Board of Music s Grade 5 at 11+ and Grade 8 at Sixth Form, or be at the equivalent standard in their main instrument. Applicants will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces of music, an aural test, sight- reading test, have a short interview with the Director of Music, and subsequently the Headmaster. Auditions will take place on Thursday, 16 November 2017. All offers of a place at St Benedict s School alongside any Music Scholarship award will be posted on Thursday, 15 February 2018. Sports Scholarships: 11+ and Sixth Form Pupils who wish to be considered for a Sports Scholarship must register by Wednesday, 1 November 2017 by completing and returning a Sports Scholarship Application form, available from the Admissions department or via the school website. As a guide in deciding whether to apply, candidates must specialise in one of the School s core sports (rugby, cricket, hockey, netball or fencing), and will typically represent the School, in all three terms, in more than one sport. Candidates are expected to be playing at county level or above in their nominated sports. Applicants will have a short interview with the Director of Sport, and subsequently the Headmaster. Trials will take place on Thursday, 16 November 2017. All offers of a place at St Benedict s School alongside any Sports Scholarship award will be posted on Thursday, 15 February 2018. 10
BURSARIES Bursaries are offered to broaden access to the School by offering to eligible parents/guardians of applicants of high potential some financial support with fees. Bursaries are only available to Senior School pupils. General information is set out below and should be read in conjunction with the Bursary Policy on our website. Parents or guardians who wish to apply for a bursary should request the appropriate form from the Admissions department at the time of registration. The completed bursary application must be returned to the Bursar s office no later than Friday, 29 December 2017. Requests for bursaries will not be considered after this date. Bursary awards are usually limited to up to 50% remission of School fees and will be subject to annual testing which may result in the bursary being varied upward or downward depending on parental circumstances. 11
SCHOOL FEES 2017-2018 Nursery Fees Registration Fee for the Nursery (non-returnable) 100.00 ( 200 for overseas applicants) There are five options for parents and the fees structure reflects these choices. Option A: 9.00 am to 3.15 pm term time only 4,170.00 Option B: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm term time only 4,532.00 Option C: 9.00 am to 3.15 pm all year round (48 weeks) 4,532.00 Option D: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm all year round (48 weeks) 4,975.00 Option E: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm term time only 2,777.00 Note: The fees for the Nursery include lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks. The above fees are per term. The Nursery is open for child care for nearly forty-eight weeks of the year. It is closed for ten days at Christmas, a week at Easter and for two weeks in August for refurbishment. Junior School Fees Registration Fee (non-returnable) 100.00 ( 200 for overseas applicants) Tuition Fees are currently charged at the following rates (per term): Pre-Prep Department (aged 4 to 7 years) 4,170.00 Junior School (aged 7 to 11 years) 4,633.00 School Lunch, per term 210.00 Senior School Fees Registration Fee (non-returnable) 100.00 ( 200 for overseas applicants) Tuition Fees are currently charged at the following rates (per term): Senior School (aged 11 to 18 years) 5,368.00 These fees cover the use of text and library books, scientific materials and games. The cost of external examinations is not included in the tuition fees. There is an additional termly fee for membership (optional) of the Old Priorian Association. This will be a one-off payment of 162 on your first school bill. Lunches, which are non-compulsory, are also charged as an extra. Packed lunches from home may be brought in and eaten in the Orchard Hall or Cloisters as directed. 12
SCHOOL FEES 2017-2018 Music Fees Music Instrumental Lessons Pre-Prep and Junior (per half-hour lesson) 22.80 Individual music lessons Senior (per 40 minute lesson) 30.40 Hire of Instrument (per term) 32.00 Parents must give a half-term s notice in writing to the Director of Music of intention to discontinue private music tuition. FEES (Junior and Senior School) Payment is due in accordance with the direct debit scheme or for some parents in full on the first day of term If payment is not received when due, the Governors reserve the right to refuse the pupil admittance and impose an administration charge of up to 1.5% per month A full term s notice must be given in writing to the Headmaster before the removal of a pupil from the school otherwise there is a liability for one full term s fees Junior School parents need to give half a term s notice in writing of intention to discontinue lunches Parents need to give half a term s notice in writing to the Director of Music of intention to discontinue private music lessons Parents need to give half a term s notice in writing to the Bursar of intention to discontinue use of the School bus service School fees are reviewed annually in the Lent Term and are subject to increase from time to time 13
VISITING ST BENEDICT S View our website (www.stbenedicts.org.uk) for details of our open events or arrange an individual appointment with our Admissions office: Junior School Beverley Everett 020 8862 2253 admissions@stbenedicts.org.uk Senior School Louise Pepper 020 8862 2254 admissions@stbenedicts.org.uk Junior School St Benedict s School 5 Montpelier Avenue Ealing London W5 2XP 020 8862 2050 Senior School St Benedict s School 54 Eaton Rise Ealing London W5 2ES 020 8862 2000 14
YEAR ADMISSION REQUIRED: St Benedict s School a minimis incipe REGISTRATION FORM Please complete this form in block capital letters NURSERY (age 3+) Option A Option B Option C Option D Option E JUNIOR SCHOOL (Years Reception - 6) SENIOR SCHOOL (Years 7-11) SIXTH FORM (Years 12-13) PUPIL S LEGAL SURNAME: MIDDLE NAMES: DATE OF BIRTH: RELIGION: GENDER: LEGAL FORENAMES: PREFERRED FORENAME: M F NATIONALITY: PRESENT SCHOOL/NURSERY: ADDRESS OF SCHOOL: HEADMASTER: PREVIOUS SCHOOL(S): (with dates) MOTHER S NAME (OR GUARDIAN): HOME ADDRESS: POSTCODE: TEL. NO: EMAIL ADDRESS: MOTHER S OCCUPATION: MOTHER S BUSINESS ADDRESS: POSTCODE: TEL. NO: RELIGION: MOBILE NO: COMPANY NAME: MOBILE NO: FATHER S NAME (OR GUARDIAN): HOME ADDRESS (if different): POSTCODE: TEL. NO: EMAIL ADDRESS: FATHER S OCCUPATION: FATHER S BUSINESS ADDRESS: RELIGION: MOBILE NO: COMPANY NAME: POSTCODE: TEL. NO: MOBILE NO: SIBLING brother/sister AGE SCHOOL SIBLING brother/sister AGE SCHOOL
PLEASE GIVE DETAILS OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITION (INCLUDING ALLERGIES) AND DISABILITIES: PLEASE GIVE DETAILS OF ANY SPECIAL NEEDS/LEARNING DIFFICULTIES Is your child or has your child been on the SEN Register at their current School? Yes/No Is your child diagnosed with a specific learning difficulty (e.g. ADHD, ASD)? Yes/No Does your child receive exam concessions? Yes/No Has your child undergone an educational assessment or been seen by external agencies to support their development and education e.g. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language? Yes/No If you have answered Yes to any of the above questions please enclose a copy of the supporting documentation. VISA REQUIREMENTS Please tick to confirm nationality of applicant pupil: British Other European (please specify) Other non-european (please specify) Does your child require a visa to study in the UK? Yes/No Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 4 Please note that whilst completion of this form represents your confirmation that the applicant pupil has the unconditional right to enter, live and study in the UK for the duration of the education offered by the School, proof of documentation will be required. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS, ARTISTIC, DRAMATIC, MUSICAL OR SPORTING HAVE YOU ANY PREVIOUS CONNECTION WITH ST BENEDICT S SCHOOL? (Old Priorian, relatives, etc.) HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT ST BENEDICT S? Early registration is recommended. Offers of places are subject to availability and the admission requirements of the School at the time offers are made. A copy of the current edition of the Terms and Conditions will be supplied on request. Declaration: We request that the name of our above-named child be registered as a prospective pupil. We understand that the Terms and Conditions of the School will undergo reasonable changes from time to time as circumstances require and will apply in all our dealings with the School. We understand also that the School (through the Headmaster, as the person responsible) may obtain, process and hold personal information about our child, including sensitive information such as medical details, and we consent to this for the purposes of assessment and, if a place is later offered, in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of the child. I/We further understand that the School (through the Headmaster, as the person responsible) may obtain, process and hold personal information about me/us which may include financial information provided by me/us or by any licensed credit reference agency or information contained in any court orders, petitions or proceedings. Please return this form with the Registration fee of 100 ( 200 for overseas applicants). Payment can be made by cheque payable to St Benedict s School. This Registration fee is non-refundable. First Signature: Name in Full: Relationship to Child: Date: Second Signature: Name in Full: Relationship to Child: Date: Failure to give correct information will constitute a material breach of any agreements(s) entered into between the School and you in relation to the education of the applicant pupil entitling the School to terminate all and any such agreement(s) without any obligation to return any deposit or fees paid.