ADMISSIONS
Welcome to Notre Dame Admissions
Deciding the first / next step in your child’s educational journey is an exciting and important time. We are delighted that you are considering Notre Dame as part of your search.
The best way to discover if our School is right for your child, is to come and visit our unique and vibrant environment. We host a number of open events, discovery days, taster experiences and, of course, private tours to accommodate your availability. Each of these provide a valuable opportunity to meet our students, Heads, teachers and staff (including Ted, our wellbeing dog).
Whether you are enquiring about our Early Years, Infants, Prep, Senior or Sixth Form (ND6), our friendly Admissions Team are happy to answer any questions you may have.
We understand that this will be one of the most important investments you will make, so we feel privileged to be a part of it.Â
Visit Us
You can visit our school by attending an event (below) or by booking a private tour:
Forthcoming Events
Year 7 Discovery Day – A Taste of Life at Notre Dame School
Our Year 7 Discovery Day is a vibrant and immersive afternoon designed exclusively for those seeking entry into Year 7 in September 2026.
Pupils will take part in a series of exciting, hands-on activities across a range of subjects, giving them a true insight into the dynamic and nurturing environment of Notre Dame Senior School. Come and explore our Innovation Space, join our creative workshops and interactive challenges. The day will reflect the breadth and creativity of our curriculum as well as the spirit and ethos of our school community.
It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet our inspiring teachers, discover our beautiful grounds, and experience first-hand what makes life at Notre Dame so special.
Places are limited, so early registration is advised.
Whole School Open Events:
Friday 10th October 2025, 9am – 11.30am & Saturday 11th October 2025, 10am – 12pm
We warmly invite you to our Whole School Open Morning—an excellent opportunity to discover all that Notre Dame School has to offer.
During your visit, you will hear from our Prep Headmistress – Amelie Morgan & Senior Headmistress – Anna King, gain insight into our inspiring curriculum and exceptional pastoral care, and a guided tour of our beautiful school. Join our Alumnae Manager, Mrs Roberts, to reveal where our girls head off to following Notre Dame and how they support our existing pupils to flourish. You will also have the chance to explore key facilities, including our Theatre and state-of-the-art STEM Innovation Space, where creativity and innovation thrive.
The event will conclude with refreshments, providing the opportunity to meet members of our Senior Leadership Team, ask questions and learn more about how we nurture every pupil’s potential.
Find out why we are ranked in the top 14% for ‘Value Added’ at GCSE and 12% nationally for A Level.
private tours
If you are unable to attend one of our Open Events and prefer to book a private tour, please do so below:
How To Apply
You can start your ND Admissions journey by applying via our online admissions portal. This will keep you up to date with admissions events and support you through the different stages of the admissions process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly Admissions Team on admissions@notredame.co.uk. We are here to guide you and will also support you through the process.
Entry Points
Reception Entry
Our Reception class is a single form entry which benefits from remaining within our Early Years Learning Centre. There is no formal assessment for Reception but students are invited to visit our Wise Owls Nursery class with their parent.
Year 3 Entry
Year 3 is one of our usual entry points and we often increase to two form entry to accommodate the new intake.
Year 7 (11+) Entry
The Notre Dame 11+ process ensures a seamless and stress-free experience with our ‘7/26 Program’ designed for families interested in a place in our Senior School for entry in September 2026. Our ‘7/26 Program’ 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
At Notre Dame, we offer a range of scholarships at 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ (Sixth Form).
Fees & Bursaries
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
