Admissions
How to apply
(PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS)
GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Applications are welcomed at any time, however it is advised that all applications are in by October half term of the year before entry. Please note that the number of places available will be divided between day/boarding and boys/girls. If the acceptance is not received by the closing date, which is the week commencing the first Monday in March, the application is then placed on a waiting list and the place offered to another candidate. Where offers have been made for all available places, subsequent applicants will be offered a place on a waiting list and notified as and when a place becomes available.
The main points of entry are:
Year 6 - 16 places available
Year 7 - maximum capacity 64 students
Year 9 - maximum capacity 80 students
Year 12 - Number of spaces dependent on Year 11 stay on rate
All students attend an interview with the Headmaster before entry to ascertain their reasons for choosing the school, their academic strengths and weaknesses and other interests. Students looking for places in Years 6 - 10 will also sit a short assessment, as part of the admissions process.
After we receive a completed application form, the Headmaster will request a reference from the student’s present school to include information on academic performances (including test results), behaviour and contributions to extra curricular activities. Academic information is used by Heads of Year for the purpose of setting.
Offers will be made by Xmas so that both parties can prepare for September. If we are over-subscribed, some applicants will be placed on a waiting list. If however, Langley is your first choice of school, we would kindly request early acceptance of the place offered. This then allows us to determine the number of other offers that can be made.
For students with learning difficulties, the selection process also involves an interview and testing with our Special Educational Needs Department.
Reasons are always given when students are not offered a place. Admissions are made without reference to gender, disability, race, ethnicity or social-economic background.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM FROM THE ON-LINE PROSPECTUS
If you require any further information or would like to visit the school, please contact the Headmaster’s PA on 01508-522474 to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Email cmayes@langleyschool.co.uk
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
At Langley we recognise that all students are talented. Some excel in the area of academic work and for others, their ability lies in Art, Drama, Music, Sport or Technology. We also offer an all-rounder scholarship for students joining the school in yrs 6, 7, 9 or 12 who excel in more than one area. That is why opportunities exist within the curriculum and in a wider variety of extra curricular activities to develop these talents further.
If you believe that your son or daughter could contribute significantly to this depth of talent, we invite you to apply for one of the scholarships available. In order to apply for a Scholarship, you must also have registered a place at the school and must meet the school’s academic entrance requirements.
Students wishing to be considered for a Scholarship must also have registered for a place at the school.
If applying for an Academic Scholarship, students will sit examinations in English, Maths, Science and Non-Verbal Reasoning. A pass mark of 80% is required in all subjects, in order to be considered. We would expect students wishing to sit for an Academic Scholarship to be in the top sets at their current school and to be recommended by their current Headmaster.
If applying for a Non-Academic Scholarship, students must meet the same entry requirements as detailed for entry at any other Year group.
If you would like to apply for a place at the school and a scholarship, application forms can be downloaded from our website or alternatively, if you would like a copy posted or discuss the admissions process in more detail, please call the Headmasters' PA on 01508-522474.
Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are available at entry into Years 6, 7 and 9. There are two awards in each category; one of 50% and one of 25% of the Day Fees. Examinations will be held on Wednesday 1st February 2012.
Non-Academic Scholarships
For students who excel in other areas, we offer scholarships in Art, Drama, Music, Sport and Technology. Assessment is by evidence of achievement, audition/trial/practical exercise and interview in the week beginning Monday 30th January 2012. There are two awards in each category; one of 50% and one of 25% of the Day Fees.
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, an application can either be obtained from the Headmasters' PA or can be downloaded from the Home page of the wbesite. Please return your application and supporting statment (where required) to the Headmaster’s PA by the closing date of Monday 9th January 2012. Late applications will not be considered.
Sixth Form Scholarships
A number of Sixth form Scholarships are awarded to students from Langley School and from elsewhere, based on their achievement at GCSE. A student who passes all his/her subjects with Grade A* would clearly be in line for a major award (up to 50% of day fees) but there are opportunities to recognise the achievement of others if top grades match chosen ‘A’ level subjects. This is particularly true where the student is gifted in Art, Drama, Music, Sport or Technology.
Tenure of Awards
A Scholarship Award will normally be held until the completion of Year 11. At that stage, a student may apply for a Sixth Form Scholarship. Continuity of the award is subject to sustained satisfactory performance and the school reserves the right to reduce or terminate the award on giving a term’s notice.
A number of the above awards will be reserved for boarding students.
Please be advised that there is an expectation for 'scholars' to continue their education into Langley 6th form.
Methods of Assessment
Years 6, 7 and 9 Academic
You will sit papers in:
English, Mathematics, Science & Non-Verbal Reasoning.
All students sitting for an Academic Scholarship will be expected to reach a very high standard. The pass mark across all subjects is 80%. We would expect all students to be in top sets at their current school.
Sixth Form
Academic Awards are made purely on the results obtained at GCSE and decisions will be made on publication of the results in the August of the year of entry. Students applying for a 6th form Non-Academic Award, will be required to attend the scholarship trials due to be helf week commencing Monday 30th January 2012.
Art
You will be expected to submit a portfolio of your own work for consideration. This should contain work undertaken at home as well as school. You will be asked to produce a piece of work on a given theme in a medium of your choice. All candidates will attend an interview with the Head of Art to discuss their work.
Drama
All candidates should give details in a supporting letter of achievements in the field of drama, including their past roles in plays and general theatrical interests. Performance candidates will prepare one scripted piece for audition and may use simple props and rehearsal costume. Presentation time should not exceed 5 minutes. You will be expected to discuss your preparation and understanding of the piece and to work with the Head of Drama on an unseen piece and to take part in a group workshop. Design and Technical candidates will be expected to prepare designs or technical plans for a piece of drama of their own choosing. The submission may include script evaluation, ground or rigging plans, designs and sketches and artefacts or models as appropriate. All candidates will attend an interview with the Head of Drama and may expect to discuss their drama background, experience, personal ambitions, influences and enthusiasm.
Music
All candidates should give details in a supporting letter of achievements, including instruments and grades passed, with marks and dates. You will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of your own choice on your main and second instrument or voice. It is recommended that these pieces should be selected from the syllabuses of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity College of Music or the Guildhall School of Music instrumental/singing lists. The groups of two pieces should last a total of 8 minutes minimum to 15 minutes maximum for each group. You will also be asked to complete a sight reading test on your main and second instrument or voice. You will also undertake an aural test and an interview with the Head of Music, when you will discuss your musical background, experience and ambitions.
Sport
You will be expected to have reached a high standard or to have the potential to reach a high standard, in one or more sports. All candidates should give details in a supporting letter, of sporting achievement, interests and positions of responsibility held. You should be prepared, with the necessary kit, to demonstrate your ability during the course of the day. All candidates will attend an interview with the Head of PE, when you should demonstrate general sportsmanship, a knowledge of sport and your own personal ambitions.
Technology
You will be expected to submit a portfolio and/or examples of practical work for consideration. This should contain work undertaken at home as well as at school and provide evidence in the areas of; design, graphics, workshop skills, technological understanding and information technology. All candidates will be asked to produce a piece of work from an instruction sheet together with working drawings. All candidates will attend an interview with the Head of Technology to discuss their work.
All-Rounder
This category is open to students who excel on the academic front and also in one or more non-academic areas. Candidates will be expected to sit the academic examinations, as well as provide supporting evidence of their other areas of expertise.
Boarding Scholarship
We offer two scholarships for entry into Years 7, 9 and 12 for external candidates only, who are joining the school as a boarder. The categories are Academic and All-Rounder and all the above criteria apply.