How to Apply to RGS Dodderhill Private School

How to apply to RGS Dodderhill

RGS Dodderhill Admissions A Step-by-Step Guide

There are five key stages to the admissions process. We understand the need for flexibility, especially when house completions and relocations are not planned. We guide you through the steps at the right pace for your family.

Step One Visit Us

Step One: Come and Visit

Choose from an Open Morning or visit us on a school day.

You will be guided around the School by our wonderful teachers or pupils, who will show you the facilities at RGS Dodderhill, including our Classrooms, Grounds, and dedicated Sports and Forest School areas. You will be able to gain an insight into what life is like here, and you will also be able to meet with our Senior Leadership Team, who can answer any questions you may have.

Open Morning Dates

Step Two: Register

Complete the online registration form and submit it with the fee of £60 to register your interest.

Completing this form registers your interest in your child enrolling in the School but is not a commitment to join. Once registered (via completion of the form) you will stay informed about essential details regarding the admissions process at our school. Stay up-to-date with information about taster days, important dates and school news.

For any questions or assistance, our admissions team is ready to support you.

Step Three: Taster Day

We arrange a Taster and Assessment Day for your child to experience the School’s normal daily routines.

During the taster day, your child will be assigned a buddy, and invited to join their year group for the day. They will experience a typical day at school, showcasing our engaging activities, diverse curriculum, Co-curricular offerings, and the overall atmosphere of our school community.

Your child will be assessed either during this day or on an alternative day. Find out more about our assessment process further down this page.

Step Four: References

We apply for a reference from your child’s school.

This helps us gain valuable insights into their academic progress, character, and suitability for our School community. We treat this information confidentially and use it to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils. If you prefer us to not contact your current school until the application process is complete, then please just let us know.

Step Five: Offer

Upon successful completion of our assessment process and satisfactory references, the Headmaster will review and, if suitable, will be pleased to extend a place to your child at RGS Dodderhill.

To secure this place, you will be asked to complete an acceptance form and submit a deposit of £120, along with a copy of your child’s birth certificate. At this point, your child’s place at the School is confirmed.

Depending on the point of entry, you will be invited to transition and induction events, where your child will meet their teacher and new classmates and leave excited for their new School!

Step One: Visit Us

Step One: Come and Visit

Choose from an Open Morning or visit us on a school day.

You will be guided around the School by our wonderful teachers or pupils, who will show you the facilities at RGS Dodderhill, including our Classrooms, Grounds, and dedicated Sports and Forest School areas. You will be able to gain an insight into what life is like here, and you will also be able to meet with our Senior Leadership Team, who can answer any questions you may have.

Open Morning Dates
Step Two: Register

Step Two: Register

Complete the online registration form and submit it with the fee of £60 to register your interest.

Completing this form registers your interest in your child enrolling in the School but is not a commitment to join. Once registered (via completion of the form) you will stay informed about essential details regarding the admissions process at our school. Stay up-to-date with information about taster days, important dates and school news.

For any questions or assistance, our admissions team is ready to support you.

Register Now
Step Three: Taster Day

Step Three: Taster Day

We arrange a Taster and Assessment Day for your child to experience the School’s normal daily routines.

During the taster day, your child will be assigned a buddy, and invited to join their year group for the day. They will experience a typical day at school, showcasing our engaging activities, diverse curriculum, Co-curricular offerings, and the overall atmosphere of our school community.

Your child will be assessed either during this day or on an alternative day. Find out more about our assessment process further down this page.
Step Four: References

Step Four: References

We apply for a reference from your child’s school.

This helps us gain valuable insights into their academic progress, character, and suitability for our School community. We treat this information confidentially and use it to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils. If you prefer us to not contact your current school until the application process is complete, then please just let us know.
Step Five: Offer

Step Five: Offer

Upon successful completion of our assessment process and satisfactory references, the Headmaster will review and, if suitable, will be pleased to extend a place to your child at RGS Dodderhill.

To secure this place, you will be asked to complete an acceptance form and submit a deposit of £120, along with a copy of your child’s birth certificate. At this point, your child’s place at the School is confirmed.

Depending on the point of entry, you will be invited to transition and induction events, where your child will meet their teacher and new classmates and leave excited for their new School!

“charming, wholesome and uncomplicated, this is a small school that thinks big, no more so than since it has the rgs brand propping it up” – good schools guide

we guide you through the steps at the right pace for your family.

How do we assess?

Like you, we want your child to thrive with us, personally and academically. Our assessment process is designed to check we are the right place for your son or daughter. It varies according to the year group your child is hoping to join:

Nursery

Your child can start the term after their second birthday. We will arrange familiarisation sessions to ensure your child is comfortable with the environment.

Reception, Year One and Year Two

Your child will be assessed informally in reading, spelling and numeracy by the class teacher during the taster day.

Years Three to Nine

Your child will sit an entrance assessment (with English, Maths and Verbal reasoning papers) followed by a short interview with the Head. Entrance assessments are held annually in February, but we are able to consider applications at other times.

Year Ten

In order for your child to settle in and be prepared for the GCSE courses, we strongly advise joining by Year 9 at the latest. However, if you want to discuss your circumstances, please call the Registrar on 01905 778290. Entrance papers in Maths and English and an interview with the Head are required for entry into Year 10.

Contact Our Registrar