ADMISSIONS PROCESS
At Terra Nova we understand that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make as a parent or guardian. We guide and support families throughout this decision making process, offering an efficient, streamlined process from start to finish.
We welcome applications all year round, for all year groups (subject to availability), although for Early Years places we strongly advise parents to contact the school in advance as the demand to reserve a Nursery or Reception space is increasing and spaces are limited.
In order to register their interest in the school, families must complete a Registration Form and pay the registration fee of £75.00 for each child. Only when the school are in receipt of a completed form and the payment can a taster day be arranged.
EARLY YEARS ADMISSIONS
Children are welcome to join our Lower Nursery from 2.5 years, followed by our Upper Nursery the following academic year and Reception in the September before they will turn 5 years old.
Prior to a formal offer being made for a place in either Nursery or Reception, children, along with their parents, are invited in to our Early Years setting to meet with our Head of Early Years.
After this meeting a formal offer of a place may be made via an offer letter and an acceptance form to complete.
YEARS 1-8 ADMISSIONS
Those hoping to join Terra Nova in Years 1-8 will receive the invitation of a taster day which they will spend with their current cohort. The day includes informal assessments in Mathematics and English, along with the opportunity for the child to sample a typical day at Terra Nova, making new friends and exploring our facilities.
Once the taster day has been completed we will request from parents a copy of the child's most recent school report. We also contact the child's current school for a confidential reference. All of this information is passed to our Headmistress who will confirm if a place can be offered. All offers are made in writing through a formal offer letter with an acceptance form to complete.
YEAR 7 ADMISSIONS
For those considering joining Terra Nova in the Autumn Term of Year 7 we hold an assessment day each year in the Spring Term. The day comprises of a number of assessments along with a variety of activities to showcase the Senior section of Terra Nova and provide a day in the life of a TN student.
Again, in line with our admissions policy, references from the child's current school along with recent school reports will be required and passed to the Headmistress for consideration before a place can be offered. We will contact families in writing to confirm if a child has been successful in securing a place at Terra Nova, again with the addition of an acceptance form.
Please note a place at Terra Nova School is only secured when we have received a completed Acceptance Form and a surety payment of £500 per child.
Further information on our admissions process can be obtained by emailing admissions@tnschool.co.uk
Our Admissions Policy is available on our policies page.