Newstead Wood

Application Deadline: 

Registration will open from 1st May 2025 with the deadline of midnight on 30th June 2025.

Application Requirements: 

The Supplementary Information Form (SIF) can be obtained from the school’s website (www.newsteadwood.co.uk). In previous years, the following documents have been required. We advise you to look through the registration form in good time in case you need to acquire digital copies of the below.

You may need to include:

1)  Photocopy of proof of child’s residential address. Please note utility bills are not acceptable.

2)  Evidence in support of Looked After or Previously Looked After Children or eligibility for Pupil/Service Premium, if appropriate.

3)  Two recent passport-sized photographs (to be used solely as a security measure by the School).

The application form needs to be printed and completed and then sent by post or personally delivered to the school. The school recommends sending applications by guaranteed delivery. A postal confirmation will be sent to you after the application is processed.

Exam Date: 

The selection test will be held on 26th and 27th September 2025.

Results:

The outcome of the test will be sent out between 17th and 23rd October 2025.

Application Form: The form for September 2026 entry will become available on 1st May 2025

Admissions Web Page: 

https://www.newsteadwood.co.uk/admissions/admissions

 

 

St. Olave’s

Application Deadline: 

Applications open on 9th June 2025 from 9am and close on 30th June 2025 at midday.

Application Requirements: 

To register your son to sit the Selective Eligibility Test (SET), you need to complete the St Olave’s Online Supplementary Information Form (SIF). This is available from 9th June 2025.

You will also need to provide a recent passport-style photograph, and details of any SEND or medical needs, or any special circumstances affecting the application process.

Exam Dates: 

Stage 1: Friday, 19th September 2025

Stage 2: Friday, 14th November 2025

Application Page: 

http://www.saintolaves.net/32/admissions-year-7

 

 

Bexley Grammar Schools

Application Deadline: 

Online registration is between 1st May and 31st May 2025 from the following webpage 

https://mybexley.bexley.gov.uk/service/bexley_selection_test

Application Requirements:

To register your child for the entrance exam, the online application needs to be completed before the deadline.

You will need proof of your child’s date of birth and proof of address.

Exam Dates: 

The test sessions are anticipated to be w/c 8th September 2025 (dates to be confirmed)

Link to Apply and more info: 

https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/selection-tests

 

 

Kent Grammar Schools

Application Deadline: 

Registrations for the Kent Test open on 2nd June 2025 and close at midnight on 1st July 2025.

Application Requirements:

The online form needs to be completed before the deadline. 

Exam Dates: 

The exam dates are Thursday 11th September 2025 for children who go to school in Kent and the weekend of 13th September 2025 for children who go to school outside of Kent. 

The assessment results will be sent on Thursday 16th October 2025 after 4pm.

Information about Kent Test:

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#nul