Admissions. For September 2016 entry. 10+ deferred and 11+ entry

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1 admissions 2016

2 Admissions Admission to Kingston Grammar School is by selection on academic merit. All children are required to sit one of the entrance assessments described in the table opposite. Examinations at 10+ deferred, 11+ and 13+ are broadly in line with the age appropriate National Curriculum levels. A formal interview is an important part of the entrance process at all ages and places are not offered without one. 10+ deferred and 11+ entry The examination process for both 10+ and 11+ is similar but we have more places available for entrance at 11+. Children that decline or are unsuccessful for 10+ deferred entry are welcome to re-register for the 11+ exams. Candidates will take examinations in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. 13+ entry Between 5 and 10 spaces will be available depending on whole school numbers. Candidates will take examinations in English, Mathematics, a Modern Foreign Language (French, German or Spanish) and Science. Those being considered for a place will be invited for interview. Firm offers for the following September will be made by the end of the Autumn Term. Sixth Form entry Conditional offers for Sixth Form entry are based on both predicted GCSE grades (or international equivalents), and the school s own assessment process. Pupils will be required to complete written assessments in all of the subjects they intend to study at A Level. Successful candidates will then be invited for a series of both subjectrelated and general interviews. Those students who perform at an outstanding level in both the written exercise and interview process will then be invited to apply for an Academic Scholarship. Prospective Sixth Form pupils are required to fulfil two criteria: based on a points system where A*= 4, A = 3, B = 2, C = 1, pupils must have a GCSE score with an average of at least 2.5; they must also achieve at least an A grade at GCSE in their chosen A Level subjects, except Mathematics where an A* is necessary to pursue the subject at A Level. Offers are confirmed once GCSE results have been published. Entry into other year groups For entry at 12+ and 14+ examinations will be held in the second half of the Spring Term but only if places are available. Please contact our Registrar for further information (registrar@kgs.org.uk) prior to submitting a registration form. For September 2016 entry Form of entry 10+ deferred entry into Year 7 in First Year (Year 7) 13+ Third Year (Year 9) Sixth Form (pre-assessment exam) Closing date to register 1st December st December nd October th October 2015 All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of 100 by the closing date for entry listed above. A report is requested from the candidate s current school prior to the date of examination. Exam details Date of examination Number of places available Papers in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning + interview Papers in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning + interview Papers in Mathematics, English, Modern Foreign Language, Science + interview Pre-assessment for specific subjects, GCSE Results and interview for each subject to be taken at A Level Friday 8th January 2016 (pm) 20 Friday 8th January 2016 (am) 90 Monday 9th November Friday 6th November 2015 Up to 30

3 Scholarships and bursaries The school provides a range of scholarships, awards and means-tested bursaries. Our aim is to identify and admit those pupils who show the potential to benefit from the academic education offered by the school, its ethos and opportunities and who will contribute to the active life of our community. The scholarships and awards detailed opposite are subject to acceptance of the Conditions of Holding an Award. They are generally awarded for the duration of the pupil s time at the school and are subject to annual review. A pupil may hold both a Bursary and a Scholarship. Academic Scholarships 11+ Candidates who achieve a high standard in the 11+ entrance examination are invited to return a week later to sit scholarship papers in English and Mathematics. All academic scholarship candidates will have a series of interviews. Academic Scholarships 13+ Awarded at the discretion of the Head Master based on performance in the entrance exam. Academic Scholarships 16+ The examination takes place in November, following which, successful applicants are interviewed by the Head of Sixth Form, the Deputy Head and the Head Master. Art Award Candidates are requested to submit a selection of ten to twelve pieces of work followed by drawing tests and interviews. Music Award Candidates will have an audition where they perform prepared pieces on their instrument(s) and undergo sight reading/aural tests followed by an interview. Drama Award 16+ Actors are required to prepare two contrasting monologues, and a short interview will follow their audition. Designers/Technicians should prepare a portfolio that shows their work on two contrasting productions to present and discuss at interview. Sports Award Candidates must undergo practical tests. 13+ and Sixth Form candidates would be expected to show county, regional or national representation or equivalent in one of the major sports offered by the school (hockey, rowing, cricket). Bursaries Bursaries are means-tested and based on a confidential financial statement. Bursary application forms will be sent to all those registered to sit the 11+ exam. For 13+ and Sixth Form entry please contact the Registrar for information regarding the application process. There are a limited number of bursaries available and academic performance in the entry assessment will be taken into account. The closing date for all bursary applications is 8th January Award Closing date Practical test Academic (11+) Academic (13+) Academic (16+) open to internal and new entrants By invitation based on performance in 11+ examination At the discretion of the Head based on performance in the 13+ examination 6th November th January 2016 Art (11+, 13+ & 16+) 1st December th January 2016 Music (11+, 13+ & 16+) 1st December th and 29th January 2016 Drama (16+) 1st December th January 2016 Sport (11+, 13+ & 16+) 1st December & th January 2016 Bursaries (11+, 13+ & 16+) Further information on Scholarships & Bursaries and a scholarship application form is available in the Admissions section of the website. Forms to be completed and returned by: 8th January 2016 (all year groups) 16+ by arrangement (Spring 2016) Bursaries are means tested based on a confidential financial statement completed by parents

4 Fees Other information In addition to the fees and the extras outlined here parents should also note that they will need to purchase uniform and sports kit (from the School s chosen suppliers) and there may be additional charges relating to optional trips, some co-curricular activities and compulsory subject field trips. Registration fee 100 non-refundable fee to accompany the Registration Form. Tuition fees 5,810 per term inclusive of stationery and text books. Public Examination (GCSE/AS/A2) fees are not included and will be added to fee bills as appropriate. Deposit fee 1,450 payable on acceptance of the offer of a place and retained until after the pupil leaves. Lunch 245 per term (optional). Music lessons The rate payable to a visiting music teacher is agreed between the parents and teacher and is billed separately by the teacher. Facts and figures We are a co-educational, selective independent day school for children aged The average tutor group size is 22 pupils (First to Third Year) with smaller groups at GCSE and Sixth Form. The whole school boy/girl ratio is around 54% boys and 46% girls. We have over 150 feeder schools of all types and First Year pupils came from 74 different primary schools last year. Transport Most pupils make their own way to and from school as Kingston bus and rail stations provide readily accessible means of public transport from most areas. This is not only a green issue but also gives the pupils invaluable life skills from an early age. Some pupils have permission to cycle to school and we provide secure cycle racks for their use. We bus pupils to and from our sports field although older pupils may request permission to cycle or drive there themselves. Sports ground We have a twenty-two acre site on the Thames opposite Hampton Court Palace (Summer Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0RD). Each year group has one full afternoon of sport per week. Families and friends are welcome to come and watch any of the sports fixtures taking place on a Saturday morning. Learning support We are able to support mild dyslexia and dyspraxia, and help with study and organisational skills. This is facilitated through individual lessons or in small groups and is free of charge. Higher education Our pupils secure places at a variety of top ranked universities. The majority secure places at University or Art Foundation courses with over 80% receiving their first choice options for university or career. On average, over the last 4 years, 10% of our pupils have secured offers from Oxford and Cambridge University. In 2014, Nottingham was the most popular destination for our leavers, with other destinations including Bristol, Birmingham, Durham, Exeter, Loughborough, Manchester, Newcastle, Warwick and York. School policies and information A full list of school policies and information is available on our website about-kgs/policies. Public examination results A full set of examination results is available on our website

5 Sixth Form entry Entry requirements Prospective Sixth Form students at KGS are required to fulfil two criteria: based on a points system where A*= 4, A = 3, B = 2, C = 1, students must have a GCSE score with an average of at least 2.5; they must also achieve at least A grades at GCSE in their chosen A Level subjects, except Mathematics where an A* is necessary to pursue the subject at A Level. Pupils achieving an A grade in Mathematics GCSE will still be able to follow an AS level Mathematics course. Some subjects do not require previous study at GCSE: Classical Civilisation, Design and Technology, Economics, Philosophy & Ethics, Politics, Psychology, Sports Studies, and Theatre Studies. Of these, the following require an A grade in a specific equivalent GCSE subject which demonstrates similar skills: Economics A grade in Mathematics; Psychology and Sports Studies A grade in Biology; Philosophy & Ethics, and Classical Civilisation A grade in an essay-based subject, preferably English Literature; Politics A grade in an essay-based subject; Theatre Studies A grade in English Literature. Options Pupils must choose four A level subjects from the following list below. Most groupings of subjects will be possible, but this can never be guaranteed. Art Biology Chemistry Classical Civilisation Classical Greek Design & Technology Theatre Studies Economics English Literature French Further Mathematics Geography German History Italian Latin Mathematics/Mechanics Mathematics/Statistics Music Philosophy of Religion & Ethics Physical Education Physics Politics Psychology Spanish In the Lower Sixth year, in addition to four A level subjects students will follow an Academic Enrichment Programme which is designed to broaden the students horizons, develop their skills of independent research and support them in their completion of an extended project. There is also a weekly lecture period. Open Events 2015 Open Evening Thursday 17th September 6.30pm 9pm See our website for details and booking information Sixth Form Open Evening for prospective Sixth Form students and parents Thursday 24th September 5pm An opportunity to hear about the Sixth Form and meet Heads of Departments. Open Morning Saturday 19th September 10am 12.30pm See our website for details and booking information Group tours An opportunity to meet senior staff and tour the school during a working day. Booking is essential as places are limited please ring Reception on to book a place. Dates are available in the Autumn and Summer terms as detailed on our website

6 Registration form For September 2016 entry Please attach passport sized photograph of your child Parent 1: Relationship to child:... Title:... Full name:... Address:... Please tick relevant box. 10+ examination for deferred 11+ entry (Year 5) Occupation:... 1st Year (Year 7) Nationality:... 3rd Year (Year 9) (taken Autumn Year 8) Home telephone:... Examinations for the following entry levels will only take place if spaces are available. These will normally be in the second half of the Spring term. Please contact the Registrar before completing this form. Mobile number:... address:... 2nd Year (Year 8) 4th Year (Year 10) To be completed by those with parental responsibility [1] for the child. Please use BLOCK CAPITALS. Parent 2: Relationship to child:... Child s surname:... Title:... Full name:... All forenames:... Preferred forename:... Address:... Date of birth:... Gender:... #workwellandbehappy Complete form and detach here Current school year:... Nationality: British Other European (please specify) Other non-european [ 2] (please specify) Is English your child s first language (if not please state his/ her first language)? Yes No Occupation:... Nationality:... Home telephone:... Mobile number:... address:... [1] [2] see page 5 Registration form page 1 of 5

7 Any previous KGS association? Yes No Siblings currently at KGS? Yes No (please specify)... Please state the name and postcode of present school or educational institute (with date of entry): Name of Headteacher (or equivalent): Additional information: Are there any disabilities or learning difficulties relating to your child which the School should be aware? Please tick box as appropriate: ADHD Allergies Asperger s Syndrome Autism Dyslexia Dyspraxia Hearing impairment Other (please specify) Visual impairment (Please enclose the most recent Educational Psychologist s report if you have one. Please also send us any relevant medical, special needs or other educational reports you may have.) If special arrangements are required for your child to sit the entrance examination please advise. Do you wish to apply for Bursary Assistance towards the fees? Yes No (Bursary assistance may be offered subject to confirmation of financial status and is subject to annual review. Details of arrangements for Bursaries and application forms will be sent to everyone who registers.) Do you wish to apply for an Art, Music or Sport Award? Yes No Scholarships are awarded in recognition of excellence in a subject, not for financial support. (Applicants are welcome to apply for Bursaries as well as scholarships). To apply please visit our website and download the form Declaration We (as the holders of parental responsibility for him/her) request that the name of our child be registered as a prospective pupil of the School AND we enclose a cheque for the non-refundable Registration Fee of 100 [cheque to be made payable to Kingston Grammar School]. Please tick box if enclosing a cheque. By signing the registration form we understand, accept and agree that; 1. registration of our child as a prospective pupil does not secure our child a place at the School but does ensure that our child will be considered for selection as a pupil at the School; 2. if our child is offered a place at the School, such an offer will be subject to the School s terms and conditions for the provision of educational services, which will bind us (as the holders of parental responsibility for him/her) [1] in the event (and from the moment) that we accept the place; 3. in order to comply with your responsibility as a registered Tier 4 sponsor [2], we consent to you notifying and/or supplying information relating to our and/or our child s right to enter, reside and/or study in the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) unit of the Home Office, and in any event, if our child is offered a place at the School, such an offer will be subject to us confirming that our child has the right to enter, live and study in the United Kingdom; 4. if applicable, the School may request from our child s present school or educational institution: (a) information and a reference in respect of our child; and/or (b) information about any outstanding fees and/or supplemental charges and; 5. the School may process any personal data about us (or either of us) and our child, including sensitive personal data about our child (such as medical details), for the purposes of: i. administering its list of prospective pupils; ii. registration, selection and/or admission procedures, including as set out above; and iii. communicating with the parents of prospective pupils about the School and generally managing relationships between the School and its prospective pupils Signed:... Name (print):... Signed:... Name (print):... Date:... Complete form and detach here Sixth Form only For September 201 _ entry Please attach passport sized photograph of the student To be completed by those with parental responsibility [1] for the student. Please use BLOCK CAPITALS. Student s surname:... All forenames:... Preferred forename:... Date of birth:... Gender:... Current school year:... Nationality: British Other European (please specify) Other non-european [ 2] (please specify) Is English the student s first language (if not please state his/ her first language)? Yes No Any previous KGS association? Yes No Siblings currently at KGS? Yes No (please specify)... Please state the name and postcode of present school or educational institute (with date of entry): Name of Headteacher (or equivalent): Parent 1: Relationship to student:... Title:... Full name:... Address:... Occupation:... Nationality:... Home telephone:... Mobile number:... address:... Parent 2: Relationship to student:... Title:... Full name:... Address:... Occupation:... Nationality:... Home telephone:... Mobile number:... address:... Registration form page 2 of 5 [1] [2] see page 5 Registration form page 3 of 5

8 Subjects to be taken at GCSE (if already taken please state grade achieved and year taken) Declaration We (as the holders of parental responsibility for him/her) request that the name of our child be registered as a prospective pupil of the School AND we enclose a cheque for the non-refundable Registration Fee of 100 [cheque to be made payable to Kingston Grammar School]. Please tick box if enclosing a cheque. By signing the registration form we understand, accept and agree that; Registration fee payment If you wish to pay by credit/debit card please return this slip with your completed Registration Form. Child s full name:... Cardholder s name: registration of our child as a prospective pupil does not secure our child a place at the School but does ensure that our child will be considered for selection as a pupil at the School; Cardholder s address: Please indicate which 4 A level subjects are to be taken 2. if our child is offered a place at the School, such an offer will be subject to the School s terms and conditions for the provision of educational services, which will bind us (as the holders of parental responsibility for him/her) [1] in the event (and from the moment) that we accept the place; 3. in order to comply with your responsibility as a registered Tier 4 sponsor [2], we consent to you notifying and/or supplying information relating to our and/or our child s right to enter, reside and/or study in the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) unit of the Home Office, and in any event, if our child is offered a place at the School, such an offer will be subject to us confirming that our child has the right to enter, live and study in the United Kingdom;... Telephone number:... Please debit my card with the sum of 100 as payment for the Registration fee for entry to Kingston Grammar School. Visa MasterCard Delta Maestro/Solo Card Number: Do you wish to apply for Bursary Assistance towards the fees? Yes No (Bursary assistance may be offered subject to confirmation of financial status and is subject to annual review. Details of arrangements for Bursaries and application forms will be sent to everyone who registers.) Do you wish to apply for an Academic, Art, Music, Drama or Sport Award? Yes No Scholarships are awarded in recognition of excellence in a subject, not for financial support. (Applicants are welcome to apply for Bursaries as well as scholarships). To apply please visit our website and download the form 4. if applicable, the School may request from our child s present school or educational institution: (a) information and a reference in respect of our child; and/or (b) information about any outstanding fees and/or supplemental charges and; 5. the School may process any personal data about us (or either of us) and our child, including sensitive personal data about our child (such as medical details), for the purposes of: i. administering its list of prospective pupils; ii. registration, selection and/or admission procedures, including as set out above; and iii. communicating with the parents of prospective pupils about the School and generally managing relationships between the School and its prospective pupils Signed:... Name (print):... Signed:... Name (print):... Date:... Complete form and detach here Expiry Date: Issue No: Card verification number Maestro/Solo only (last 3 digits of the number found on the signature strip) Signed:... Date:... Notes [1] Parental Responsibility is defined in the Children Act 1989 as all rights, duties, powers and responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his or her property. It equates to legal responsibility for the child. If you have any doubts about whether you do or do not have parental responsibility for the child you may wish to seek legal advice. [2] For a child whose nationality is non-european. The School is currently a registered Tier 4 sponsor (via the Home Office UK s Visas and Immigration (UKVI) unit). Please tick this box if you may require the School to sponsor your child for visa/ immigration purposes. Details of Tier 4 sponsorship arrangements will be sent to everyone who ticks this box. Providing this information does not guarantee that the School will sponsor your child or that the School is somehow obliged to. The School reserves full discretion over any decision whether or not to sponsor your child. If you do not require the School to sponsor your child please confirm that your child has or will have a time-restricted or temporary visa in any other immigration category (for example, as a dependent) and please provide a copy. Please also provide any further relevant details on a separate sheet. Registration form page 4 of 5 Registration form page 5 of 5

9 Please return the completed form together with your Registration fee to: The Registrar, Kingston Grammar School, London Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6PY