Admissions Update

Monday 2 October 2017 - 9.30am to 3.00pm

For current Year 7 and 8 pupils (children born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006 and 1 September 2004 and 31 August 2005 respectively), who are interested in admission to the College in September 2018, a Taster Day will be available on Monday 2 October.

The Year 6 Taster Days in September and October are now fully booked. 

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book your child's place please click here to complete a booking form.

Year 5 Taster Days will be available in the Trinity Term, if you would like to register your interest in these, please contact Helen Morgan on 01926 634262 or email helenmorgan@princethorpe.co.uk

Thursday 5 October - 10.00am to 3.00pm

Crackley Hall, the Foundation's junior school and nursery in Kenilworth, is opening its doors for an Open Day on Thursday 5 October from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

This is an opportunity to look around the school and to meet staff and pupils on a normal working day. All are welcome, no need to book.

Crackley will also be holding a Nursery and Reception Open Evening on Wednesday 22 November between 7.00pm and 8.00pm, which will give parents an insight into the Early Years at Crackley Hall and Little Crackers.  Mrs Susan Glen-Roots, our new Assistant Head for Early Years, will be on hand, as well as the rest of the Reception and Little Crackers Team.

If you can't make these open events but would like to look around the school, please call our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Angela Barnard on 01926 514410 and come on a day to suit you, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information visit http://www.crackleyhall.co.uk/

Friday 6 October - 10.00am to 3.00pm

The Crescent School, the Foundation's junior school for 4 to 11 year olds in Bilton, Rugby, is opening its doors for an Open Day on Friday 6 October from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

This is an opportunity to look around the school on a normal working day, to meet the school's new Headmaster, Joe Thackway and see the improvements that have been made to the facilities over the summer. All are welcome, no need to book.

The Crescent is also holding a Reception Open Evening on Tuesday 21 November between 7.00pm and 8.00pm, which will give parents an insight into the Early Years at Crescent and the firm foundation the school gives children for their future learning. Nature Trails, the on-site partner nursery, which has been rated ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED, will also be open on the evening should parents wish to visit.

If you can't make the open events but would like to visit the school, please call the Registrar, Mrs Helen Morley on 01788 523851 and come on a day to suit you, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information visit http://www.crescentschool.co.uk/

Wednesday 11 October 2017- 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Year 11 pupils (Princethorpe and external) and their parents are warmly invited to the Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 11 October from 6.30pm - 9.00pm. 

The evening will focus on the key events and dates in the Sixth Form application process, specific A-level subject information and advice provided by the Heads of Departments and more general information on the Sixth Form experience at Princethorpe.

The evening will include brief talks from Ed Hester, Headmaster, our Head of Sixth Form, Ben Collie, and current members of the Sixth Form. These sessions will run twice during the evening in the Theatre at 7.00pm and 8.00pm. In addition, there will be short presentations in each of the departments and the chance to talk to staff and current Sixth Formers throughout the evening.

Please do spread the word amongst friends and family, all are very welcome.

For further information please visit www.princethorpe.co.uk

There are plenty of opportunities for prospective pupils and their parents to visit the College.

Sunday 24 September 2017 - 2.00pm - 5.00pm

The annual College Open Afternoon takes place on Sunday 24 September from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. This is an informal opportunity to look around the school and to meet members of staff and pupils. There will be fun activities in each department for children to participate in.

The Headmaster will address visitors during the afternoon and refreshments will be available. 

Thursday 2 November 2017 - 10.30am - 12.30pm

The College is holding an Open Morning on Thursday 2 November from 10.30am to 12.30pm.  Pupil tour guides will be available to show visitors around the school. 

Please do spread the word amongst friends and family, all are very welcome.

Tuesday 12 December 2017 or Tuesday 16 January 2018 - 9.15am to 4.15pm

The College is offering specific Sixth Form Taster Days on Tuesday 12 December or Tuesday 16 January to external Year 11 pupils who might be interested in joining us for Sixth Form in September 2018.

The days will run from 9.15am to 4.15pm. The dress code will be smart casual.

Prospective Sixth Formers will get the chance to attend four lessons over the course of the day (sitting in on current Lower Sixth lessons), plus have time for an informal Question and Answer session with current students, a tour of the College, a short interview with Ben Collie, our Head of Sixth Form, along with time in the Sixth Form Centre for lunch and breaks. 

There will be approximately 12-16 prospective Sixth Formers from a range of schools attending the day and they will be placed in a group with 3 to 4 other current Year 11s.

If you would be interested in joining us for one of these days, please email admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.

Sunday 3 December 2017 2.00pm-4.30pm

The Princethorpe College annual Christmas Fayre takes place on Sunday 3 December 2.00pm – 4.30pm. It is a great opportunity to come and experience the magic of Princethorpe as well as stocking up on the perfect gift for that special someone.

Organised by the College's fantastic Parent Teacher Association the Fayre offers Christmas carols, mulled wine and a dazzling array of Christmas craft stalls.  Whether visiting Santa, touring the tower or simply stocking up on that all important reindeer food, the Fayre has something for all of the family.

All are most welcome!

Entrance Examinations for Year 7 to 10 entry in September 2018 will take place on Saturday 11 November 2017 from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

For more information on Entrance Examinations click here.

Those wishing to register for Entrance Examinations should do so at least a week beforehand to facilitate the gathering of references from primary schools, but ideally by Friday 6 October.

Registrations forms are available in our prospectus packs or you can download a registration form here.