Joining Kneller hall school

How to join us

Joining Kneller Hall is a straightforward and supportive process. Whether you are considering a place in our Junior School (Reception to Year 6) or our Senior School (Years 7 to 13), we take time to get to know every child as an individual, understanding their strengths, potential and character to ensure they will thrive during their time with us.

Our Admissions team is here to guide you through every step of the application process for both schools. To arrange a visit, request further information, or discuss how Kneller Hall can be the right fit for your child, please contact us here.

Contact our team

The junior school admissions process

Registration is open from birth, and we encourage families to register as early as possible.

Complete our online registration form to secure your child’s place on the list. A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is required at the time of application.

Please note: registration does not guarantee the offer of a place.

Junior School registration form

Our main entry point is Reception (age 4). Places are also available in other year groups, subject to availability. Early registrants are placed on our main list and prioritised when places become available. Once the main list is full, applications are added to our waiting list.

If you are enquiring about a specific year group, our Admissions team will be happy to advise on current availability.

We warmly encourage all prospective families to visit the school — either at one of our Open Mornings or on a personal tour.

This is the best way to experience the Junior School community: to meet our staff, see our children learning, and get a real sense of what life at Kneller Hall looks and feels like.

Open Morning and tour dates are available on our website below.

View our Open Mornings and tours

Once a place becomes available, our Admissions team will be in touch to confirm the outcome and outline the next steps for accepting your child’s place.

We aim to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible. Our team is always on hand to answer questions at every stage.

The Senior school admissions process

Your journey begins with a conversation. Get in touch with our Admissions Team or complete our online enquiry form. We’ll guide you through the process and answer any initial questions you have. 

Senior School enquiry form

We strongly encourage families to visit the school — either at an Open Day or a personal tour.  This is the best way to experience the school and see our community in action. 

To proceed with an application, you’ll need to complete our online registration form and submit the registration fee.  You will also be asked to provide: 

  • Your child’s most recent school report 
  • Proof of identity (e.g. passport) 
  • Any relevant supporting documents 

(Registration does not guarantee an offer of a place.) 

All applicants are invited to take part in an assessment process. 

  • Year 7 entry includes academic assessment  
  • Occasional places may involve a CAT4 cognitive abilities test 
  • A meeting or interview with a senior member of staff forms part of the process 

Assessments help us understand each child’s academic potential, learning profile and any additional support they might require. 

  • Following the assessment process, we will be in touch to confirm the outcome of your application. 
  • We aim to offer places to pupils who we believe will be happy, engaged and able to make the most of the opportunities at Kneller Hall. 
  • Our Admissions Team is always available to talk through next steps and answer any questions you may have.