Admissions Introduction

Admissions Years 7-11

Thank you for considering Salesian College for your son’s secondary education. We know that selecting the best possible school for your son is an important process, and the Admissions team is committed to making your family’s experience an enjoyable one.

We invite you and your son to come to visit the College individually or on one of our Open Days. Year 5 boys may experience what life is really like at Salesian College by attending our Year 5 Taster Day in the Summer Term.

Registration and Admissions Procedure for Years 7-11

The normal age for entry to Salesian College is 11. Boys may be admitted at other times provided that a vacancy exists. Parents or guardians may register their sons at any time but no later than 16 November in the year before intended entry.

Applications of interest should be made via the online registration facility. Any applications for years 8 - 11 should be accompanied by an email to the Admissions Secretary at the address below. Thank you.

Further additional information can be obtained by contacting the Admissions Secretary at admissions@salesiancollege.com.

'Pupils of all backgrounds have an extremely strong sense of teamwork and desire to support one another in and out of lessons'

ISI Report 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

When are your Open Days?

What are the College's Admission criteria?

Do you accept students in to Years 8 and 9?

My son is in Year 6, what should I do next?

In the first instance, please contact the College to request a prospectus. The preferred deadline for registration forms for the Entrance Examination in January 2023 is 16 November 2022. It is also highly recommended that you contact the College to arrange an individual tour and meeting with a senior member of staff to go through the Entrance Examination in detail and have the opportunity to discuss any queries regarding the admissions process or College in general.

My son is in Year 5, what should I do next?

When is the Year 5 Taster Day?

My son is in Year 4 or under, what should I do next?

Is there a Bursary Process I can apply for?

Bursaries are open to any prospective family to apply for. There is an application process managed by Bursary Administration Limited who will organise a home visit (online if necessary). Bursary information can be requested on the Registration Form. Bursary applications should be made in the Autumn Term of Year 6. The Bursary Committee meet in January of Year 6 and awards are made to parents a day after the publication of the Entrance Exam results. Bursaries are initially awarded for one year and are subject to annual review to take into account any major change of financial circumstances. If a parent already has a son/daughter in the school on a bursary, then this will be taken into account. Further information on Bursaries are available here.

What is the College's typical academic entry profile?

Is there any setting in subjects at Salesian College?

In Year 7 the boys study subjects with all the boys in their Form except for Maths where some initial setting will take place after the November assessments. Additionally, in PE and Games, the whole year takes part together.

In Year 8, boys are divided into five Mathematics sets based on their performance in Year 7.

In Year 9, boys are divided into five English sets based on their performance in Years 7 and 8. Also, Year 9 students are set in modern foreign languages based on their performance over the previous two years.

Which areas do students come from to attend Salesian College?

Sixth Form Entry

A separate Sixth Form Prospectus is available upon request. Applications should be submitted to the College by the end of November. Following an interview with the Headmaster and/or Deputy Headteachers, offers will be made in the Spring term.

Successful candidates will be provisionally offered a place, subject to satisfactory GCSE grades being achieved. Candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of six GCSE qualifications at grade 6, including a minimum of grade 6 in the subjects they intend to study at A Level. All candidates must achieve a minimum of GCSE grade 4 in both English and Mathematics. Induction days will be held in the Summer term for both external and internal prospective Sixth Form students.

Click here for further information about our Sixth Form.

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