Steps to Entry
Applicants to The Leys should start the process one to two years ahead of the proposed year of entry.
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The deadline to apply for entry in September 2025 has now passed. However, if you are considering a Boarding place, whether via our standard process or ISEB Pre-tests, please contact us to explore possibilities.
Applications for entry in September 2026 and beyond remain open.
Whilst the main entry points at The Leys are Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Year 12 (16+), spaces might occasionally become available in Years 8 and 10 so families interested in these entry points should contact us before applying for a place.
Applying for a Place
To apply for a place at The Leys, please complete the application form below.
Before completing our application form, should you wish to read our School Policies please click here. In particular, you might like to view our Admissions Policy and the Parent and Pupil Data Protection Privacy Notices. In addition, we would also like to draw your attention to the following points before proceeding with your application:
- The application form should take 10-15 minutes to complete
- The application form should be completed in one sitting as it cannot be saved for you to return to
- We recommend that the application form is completed using a laptop or PC
- Please have a payment card ready to pay the £180 application fee
- When applicable, details for both parents should be included in the application form
- Parents must upload a copy of their child’s birth certificate and a recent school report, and have the option to share other documents such as a passport and medical/learning support paperwork, so please have these to hand before starting the application form
- If you are a member of teaching staff at The Leys or St Faith’s please contact us as you will need to complete a different application form
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding competing the application form.
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