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Woodhouse Grove is a very special community where every child is valued as an individual, and this individuality is carefully nurtured throughout their education. Our admissions process aims to reflect this ethos, as choosing a school and becoming part of its community is a very different process for every family. This page outlines the process for joining Year 7 at The Grove. This is…
Selecting a secondary school can seem like a daunting task. To make things easier, we offer new families multiple options to discover what Woodhouse Grove is all about. You are invited to sign up for any combination of the following events using the form at the bottom of the page.
Our showcase open event took place on Saturday 19th September. Prospective families enjoyed a tour of our facilities, met staff and current pupils, and heard the headmaster talk about life at our school. If you missed this event and would like to arrange a bespoke visit, please contact our Admissions Team.
On Thursday 15th October, we are opening our doors on a normal school day, enabling families to see our school at its best. You will be able to observe lessons, experience the atmosphere of The Grove and get a real feel for life here. You will also have the opportunity to chat with our Senior Leadership Team and ask any questions that you may have.
If you would rather arrange a bespoke visit to meet the Admissions Team and tour the school with one of our current pupils, this is also an option.
Once you decide you would like to apply for a place at Woodhouse Grove, and have filled in the form below, your child will be invited to the following:
This will take place in the week commencing 11th January 2027. All prospective pupils will join us for a morning at Woodhouse Grove, where they will meet current pupils and find out more about what life is like as a Grovian. They will take part in our entrance assessments, and have a short interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team – but this will be a small part of an exciting and welcoming morning at the school. We will end with a typically delicious Grovian lunch!
Taking place in the week commencing 8th February, our Taster Day enables prospective Year 7s to experience a day in the life of a Grovian. They will step into real lessons, experience our fantastic facilities, and meet current Year 7 pupils and our Head of Year 7. Taster Day provides the perfect opportunity to get to know the other children who may be joining in September and to decide if Woodhouse Grove is the school for you.
At Woodhouse Grove, we have always been proud to recognise talent and maximise potential. We are now strengthening this commitment by giving Year 7 applicants the opportunity to tell us, from the very beginning of the Admissions Process, what makes them shine. A range of Awards, offering both prestige and financial support, will be offered to applicants who meet our criteria and demonstrate talent and achievement in our three focus categories:
SHINE Awards are not intended for every pupil who participates in an activity – they are for those who are outstanding for their age. Applicants who wish to be considered for an award should demonstrate excellence and be performing at an exceptional level within their year group, club, performance space, or musical discipline. You can select on the application form if you wish to apply for a SHINE award or not.
For detailed criteria for each SHINE Award category, please visit our Bursaries & Awards page.
To apply for a place in Year 7 2027, please complete our application form below.
There is a non-refundable Application Fee of £90 (including VAT) to be made on completion of the application form. Upon submission of your application, you will be directed to a link on our Flywire portal where online payment can be made. Your application will be processed once payment has been received.