How to Apply
Choosing the right school for your daughter is a huge decision. We want you to feel comfortable and confident about your choice of school and to support you throughout the admissions process.
2026 Pre-Prep Entry
Reception (4+) visits take place in October, for entry the following September.
Year 1 (5+) and Year 2 (6+) assessments take place in early January (further information under the ‘Prep’ tab).
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1. Discovery
The best way to find out more is to visit us. Prep School Open Mornings are held throughout the year. Visits at other times can be arranged by contacting Jo Drury in the Admissions Team on 01483 796040 or admissions@tormeadschool.org.uk
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2. Registration
After you have visited the school, the next step is to complete the on-line Registration Form and registration fee.
In order to manage the volume of school applications to our main entry points, we administer registration deadlines in the Autumn term, in line with other independent schools in the Guildford area. However, we do welcome in-year or late applications to Tormead, subject to the availability of places. Whether you’re relocating to the area, or wish to discuss an in-year application for your daughter, we are here to help with finding a school place.
For in-year or late applications, please follow the post deadline link for further information.
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3. Assessments
For Reception entry, girls visit for an hour-long informal assessment, which takes place in small groups within a classroom setting and is aimed at establishing how easily girls will transition to a school environment.
For Year 1 and Year 2 (Key Stage 1) entry, girls visit for a school day and are assessed in English, Mathematics and Reasoning, as well as an informal interview with a teacher.
As part of the assessment, we will contact your daughter’s current school, nursery or play group, to request a brief confidential report about her.
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4. Offers & Acceptance
Reception offers will be sent in mid-November. Key Stage 1 offers will be sent in mid-January. To accept a place, parents are asked to pay a deposit and sign the acceptance form confirming their agreement of the school’s Terms and Conditions.
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5. Joining Tormead
We work to ensure that all girls settle into life at Tormead quickly. Girls entering Pre-Prep are invited to a New Girls’ Afternoon in June, giving them a chance to meet their Form Teacher and other girls in their class. A comprehensive New Joiners’ Information pack is sent to parents, including a wealth of information about the school day, wrap around care, uniform, clubs and other extra-curricular opportunities, to name but a few.
2026 Prep Entry
Year 1 (5+), Year 2 (6+), Year 3 (7+), Year 4 (8+), Year 5 (9+) and Year 6 (10+) assessments take place in early January, for entry the following September.
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1. Discovery
The best way to find out more is to visit us. Prep School Open Mornings are held throughout the year. Visits at other times can be arranged by contacting Jo Drury in the Admissions Team on 01483 796040 or admissions@tormeadschool.org.uk
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2. Registration
After you have visited the school, the next step is to complete the on-line Registration Form and registration fee.
In order to manage the volume of school applications to our main entry points, we administer registration deadlines in the Autumn term, in line with other independent schools in the Guildford area. However, we do welcome in-year or late applications to Tormead, subject to the availability of places. Whether you’re relocating to the area, or wish to discuss an in-year application for your daughter, we are here to help with finding a school place.
For in-year or late applications, please follow the post deadline link for further information.
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3. Assessments
For Year 3 entry or other occasional places at Key Stage 2, girls visit for a school day and are assessed in English, Mathematics, and Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning, and have an informal interview with a teacher.
All Year 3 girls will take part in the Academic Scholarship Interviews on the same day as the assessments. These small group interview, lasting 25 minutes, will focus on activities using critical thinking skills.
For Year 3 entry or other occasional places at Key Stage 2, girls visit for a school day and are assessed in English, Mathematics, and Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning, and have an informal interview with a teacher.
As part of the assessment, we will contact your daughter’s current school to request a brief confidential report about her academic and other achievements.
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4. Offers & Acceptance
Offers for Year 3 entry or other occasional places at Key Stage 2 will be sent in mid-January. To accept a place, parents are asked to pay a deposit and sign the acceptance form confirming their agreement of the school’s Terms and Conditions.
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5. Joining Tormead
We work to ensure that all girls settle into life at Tormead quickly. Girls entering the Prep School are invited to a New Girls’ Afternoon in June, giving them a chance to meet their Form Teacher and other girls in their class. A comprehensive New Joiners’ Information pack is sent to parents, including a wealth of information about the school day, wrap around care, uniform, clubs and other extra-curricular opportunities, to name but a few.
2026 Senior Entry
Entrance Assessments for Year 7 (11+) will be held in early December with an Activity Day for all registered applicants held in November. Assessments for other occasional Senior places are held in January for entry the following September.
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1. Discovery
The best way to find out more is to visit us. Senior School Open Mornings are held throughout the year. Visits at other times can be arranged by contacting Jo Drury in the Admissions Team on 01483 796040 or admissions@tormeadschool.org.uk
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2. Registration
After you have visited the school, the next step is to complete the on-line Registration Form and registration fee.
Prior to the entrance assessments, pupils registered for 11+ entry are invited to our 11+ Registered Candidates’ Activity Morning that takes place in November. This optional event will give your daughter an opportunity to join in a range of sports, creative and academic activities, providing a dynamic taster experience of Senior School life at Tormead.
In order to manage the volume of school applications to our main entry points, we administer a registration deadline in the Autumn term, in line with other independent schools in the Guildford area. However, we do welcome in-year or late applications to Tormead, subject to the availability of places. Whether you’re relocating to the area, or wish to discuss an in-year application for your daughter, we are here to help with finding a school place.
For in-year or late applications, please follow the post deadline link for further information.
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3. Assessments
Registered applicants at 11+ sit our online assessments in late November/early December and are invited to an interview in early January. This is in addition to seeking a confidential reference from your daughter’s current school about her academic and other achievements or interests.
We have decided that we will, once again, adopt the ISEB Common Pre-Test exam for 11+ September 2026 entries. For further information on the ISEB examinations please click on the following link Common Pre-Tests – Information for families.
For 12+, 13+ and 14+ occasional places, pupils are assessed in English and Mathematics, sitting an hour-long paper in each subject. In addition, pupils will be invited for an entrance interview.
All girls are automatically considered for an 11+ Academic Scholarship and there is no need to complete a separate application form for this award. All registered 11+ candidates will receive an examination pack, containing information on how to apply for Art, Drama, Music and Sports Scholarships .
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4. Offers & Acceptance
Offers are sent to all families awarded a place, in the third week of January. To accept a place, parents are asked to pay a deposit and sign the acceptance form confirming their agreement of the school’s Terms and Conditions.
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5. Joining Tormead
We work to ensure that all the pupils settle into life at Tormead quickly. Pupils entering the Senior School are invited to a New Girls’ Afternoon in June, giving them a chance to meet their Head of Year, Form Tutor and other girls in their year group. A comprehensive New Joiners’ Information pack is sent to parents, including a wealth of information about the school day, transport, uniform, clubs and other extra-curricular opportunities, to name but a few.
Joining Tormead Sixth Form
For entrance into the Sixth Form, interviews and assessments are held in November, preceding entry in the following September.
If you wish to express an interest in joining Tormead Sixth Form at other times during the year, please contact our friendly admissions team, who will be more than happy to help.
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1. Discovery
The best way to find out more is to visit us. A Sixth Form Open Evening is held in September, where your daughter will be able to tour our amazing new Sixth Form Centre, learn more about the A Level subjects on offer and meet our subject specialists.
Visits at other times can be arranged by contacting Jo Drury in the Admissions Team on 01483 796040 or admissions@tormeadschool.org.uk
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2. Registration
After you have visited the school, the next step is to complete the on-line Registration Form and registration fee.
In order to manage the volume of school applications to our main entry points, we administer registration deadlines in the Autumn term, in line with other independent schools in the Guildford area. However, we do welcome in-year or late applications to Tormead, subject to the availability of places. Whether you’re relocating to the area, or wish to discuss an in-year application for your daughter, we are here to help with finding a school place.
For in-year or late applications, please follow the post deadline link for further information.
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3. Assessments
Students complete a Sixth Form application form indicating preferred A Level choices, as well as a bit about their background, interests and achievements. As part of the assessment, we will contact your daughter’s current school to request a brief confidential report about her academic and other achievements.
Students who do not wish to apply for the 16+ Academic Scholarships are invited to a series of interviews with the Directors of Sixth Form, Head of Careers and the Heads of Departments of the subjects they wish to study at A Level. Subject choices are not considered final at this early stage.
Students wishing to apply for Academic Scholarships sit scholarship papers and are invited for scholarship interviews in November. Registered Sixth Form candidates will be sent further information about the Art, Drama and Music Scholarships on offer.
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4. Offers & Acceptance
Conditional offers are made in early December. Students are expected to achieve a minimum of eight GCSE passes with at least seven at Grade 7 or above. We also expect the students to obtain a Grade 7 or above in those subjects they wish to study in Sixth Form.
To accept a place, parents are asked to pay a deposit and sign the acceptance form confirming their agreement of the school’s Terms and Conditions.
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5. Joining Tormead
We work to ensure that all the students settle into life at Tormead quickly. A comprehensive New Joiners’ Information pack is sent to parents, including a wealth of information about the school day, transport, uniform, clubs and other extra-curricular opportunities, to name but a few.
11-16 Years
Our pupils enjoy exceptional educational opportunities within a caring and happy environment.
