Admissions
Joining Notre Dame
We are delighted that you are considering Notre Dame for your child’s education!
Our experienced Admissions team will support you through the entire process to ensure a seamless application from first conversations to first days. The best way for you to see if Notre Dame is right for your child is to come and visit us. Our door is always open whether you choose to come to an Open Day or book a Private Tour.
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How To Apply
You can start your online application on our admissions portal (via the link below). If you have any questions about the application process, please get in touch with our Admissions Team on admissions@notredame.co.uk or on 01932 869 993 who will be delighted to help you.
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Year Entry Points
Our normal entry points are Reception, Year 3, Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Sixth Form.
We accept students at entry points throughout the school, where spaces are available.
Our entrance process includes an assessment, review of a reference and school reports from the candidate’s current school and in our Prep School, this includes a taster visit. Whilst Notre Dame is an academically selective school, the assessment is in place to ensure that girls would sit comfortably within their cohort, be happy and thrive with us here at Notre Dame. Our Year 5 and 6 candidates are further assessed to ensure they would meet our entry requirements for our Senior School. Details for each entry point assessments will be confirmed on registration.
Reception Entry
Year 3 Entry
Year 7 (11+) Entry
Our Notre Dame 11+ process ensures a seamless and stress-free experience with our ‘725 Programme’ designed for families interested in a place in our Senior School for entry in September 2025. Our ‘725 Programme’ offers key information and invites to events which guide you and your daughter through each stage of the process.
Information and registration is available on our Year 7 Admissions Page.
Year 7 Admissions
Year 9 (13+ Deferred Entry)
Candidates who wish to take up a place in Year 9 (13+) will sit at the 11+ entry point and defer their place. We do not hold Common Entrance Exams in Year 8.
Sixth Form
Candidates interested in joining our Sixth Form are encouraged to read our prospectus outlining all that is on offer in ‘ND6’, from our academic philosophy and the detail of individual courses, to co-curricular and extra-curricular provision and pastoral support. It also has details of general entry requirements and each subject page includes details of subject requirements. Our Sixth Form page has further information about entry to the Sixth Form.
Sixth Form
Scholarships &
Bursaries
At Notre Dame, we offer a range of scholarships at 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ (Sixth Form) and bursaries in our Senior School.
Fees
Our fees for Nursery, Prep School and Senior School for the current academic year can be found on our fees page, which also outlines payment options as well as our terms and conditions.
FAQs
We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions, which we hope you will find useful. If you do not find an answer to your question, please do not hesitate to contact admissions@notredame.co.uk