Applying to New Hall Preparatory School

Most girls and boys join New Hall School in Pre-reception, Year 7 and Year 9. There is also a Sixth Form intake at Year 12. Students may also join at other times, but we are unable to accept students into Year 11 and Year 13 and may only accept students at the beginning of Year 10. We are looking for girls and boys who are academic, have interests outside the classroom (be it in drama, music, art & technology or sport) and who are going to contribute fully to the life of a boarding and day school. We try to make the procedure of applying for a place at New Hall School as straightforward as possible. If you have questions about any aspect of our admissions procedure, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Murphy, Registrar, who will be pleased to assist.

We appreciate that choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. When considering New Hall School for your son or daughter, we recommend that you visit us on either an Open Day or at a pre-arranged time convenient for you when you will have the opportunity for an individual or group tour with a student. During your visit, you will meet either Katherine Jeffrey, Principal, or Sarah Conrad, Headteacher of the Preparatory School, or another senior member of staff. We hope that you experience first-hand the happy atmosphere at New Hall. You may take the opportunity to explore the magnificent grounds and exceptional facilities and, of course, to meet the students and staff. Once you have decided to proceed in applying for a place for your child in either the Preparatory or Senior School, you should complete a registration form and return this, together with the registration fee of £80 to the Registrar (£90 for an overseas applicant requiring a visa).

Preparatory School Admissions Summary

Step 1: Request a prospectus either online or by contacting the Registrar
Step 2: Check availability
Step 3: Attend one of our Open Days and/or arrange an individual or group visit to the school
Step 4: Complete the Registration Form and return with one-off registration & assessment fee of £80
(NB New Hall Preparatory School pupils are not required to re-register for admission to the Senior School; children may be registered from birth)

For Pre-Reception

Step 5: In the year prior to admission and if not already done so, arrange to meet with the Headteacher
of the Preparatory School and advise on sessions required
Step 6: New Hall to request a Nursery Report, if appropriate
Step 7: Subject to availability, interview with the Headteacher
Step 8: New Hall to offer a place subject to attendance at “Drop-in” sessions (dates will be provided)
Step 9: Parent to complete acceptance form and pay deposit of £300 to secure place
Step 10: Parent and child must attend at least one “Drop-in” session in the Lent and Trinity Terms prior
to your child joining in September
Step 11: Following a satisfactory “drop-in” session, confirmation of the place will be made.

For other year groups

Step 5: If not already done so, arrange to meet with the Headteacher of the Preparatory School and
advise on sessions required
Step 6: Subject to availability, Assessment day to be arranged
Step 7: New Hall will advise if a place is to be offered, subject to school report
Step 8: School reference requested
Step 9: Parent to complete acceptance form and pay deposit of £300 to secure place
Step 10: Place confirmed on receipt of satisfactory school report


Contact Details

General Enquiries:
T: +44 (0) 1245 467 588
F: +44 (0) 1245 464 348
E: admin@newhallschool.co.uk

Admissions Enquiries:

Registrar: Elizabeth Murphy
T: +44 (0) 1245 467 588
F: +44 (0) 1245 464 348
E: registrar@newhallschool.co.uk