Admissions
Your Child's Grimsdell journey begins here
We have a different admissions process for the three entry points at our school. Pupils can join at 3+, 4+ and Chance Vacancies.
We are looking for bright, enthusiastic children, who are motivated and with a natural intrigue in the world around and an enthusiasm to learn from the rich academic and co-curriculum environments that we offer at Grimsdell, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our main points of entry are Nursery at 3+ (approximately 40 places on offer) and Reception at 4+ (approximately 20 places on offer). Pupils are expected to transfer to Belmont at 7+.
At Grimsdell we pride ourselves on our connection with the outdoors, we are firm believers that not all classrooms have four walls, and that outdoor education is vital for children’s development and learning. Forest School and outdoor learning are firmly embedded in our Early Years curriculum and this further extends to Year 1 and 2.
Please select your journey below
Visit Us
We love nothing more than welcoming new families to our School and sharing with them all that we have to offer at Grimsdell Mill Hill Pre-Prep. Our School is surrounded by nature, and we take full advantage of this, the children are fully immersed in their outdoor learning and our outside facilities are a real highlight of a visit to our school.
Please do come and visit us. We host two formal Open Mornings throughout the year, in the Summer and Autumn terms and we also offer mid-week tours during term time.
Alternatively, please contact our Admissions Team on 0208 959 6884 or via email at admissions@grimsdell.org.uk to arrange a time which works for you.
Register your child
To Register your child please click the button below. Alongside completion of the registration form, a fee of £150 per child (£200 Overseas child) is also required.
Assessments
All applicants registered on to the initial registration list will be invited to join us for assessment. Once the initial registration list is closed, applicants can register on to the reserve registration list and will be invited for assessment if a family on the initial registration list withdraws.
We receive a high number of applications for both of our main entry points, early registration is therefore encouraged.
3+ Nursery Assessment
Our Nursery assessments take place in the November prior to the year of entry.
Our interview and assessment process consists of an informal parent interview with the Head and a child-led, play-based assessment for the child. The process takes place in our outdoor Cabin, our ‘Cabin in the Woods’ and the family group will remain together for the duration of the assessment.
Please note that it is not possible to defer offers for our Nursery to our Reception Year Group
Offers
Following assessment, parents of successful candidates will receive offers via email, other candidates may be placed on a waitlist.
Offer Holders’ Day
Families who have been offered a place with us will be able to take advantage of our offer holder tours prior to accepting their place. Offer holder tours will include a short presentation by key members of staff, including the Early Years team.
Acceptance
To accept your child’s place with us we require the completion and return of the acceptance paperwork, together with the acceptance deposit. Early acceptance is encouraged, and all paperwork and deposits must be returned within the specified time. Once your child’s place has been confirmed, you will be provided with more information and invited to an Induction Day ahead of starting.
Please refer to our Admissions Calendar for specific dates.
