13+ EARLY ASSESSMENT OPTIONS FOR ENTRY TO DOWNE HOUSE Girls may apply up to three years in advance for entry to Downe House at 13+. Year 8 remains our standard entry point, early assessment will be offered for girls in Year 7 and an extra-early option will be open to girls in Year 6.
STAGE 1
STAGE 1
STAGE 1
EXTRA EARLY
EARLY
STANDARD
GIRLS IN YEAR 6
GIRLS IN YEAR 7
GIRLS IN YEAR 8
3 years prior to entry
2 years prior to entry
1 year prior to entry
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Girls are invited for an assessment and interview at Downe House.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Girls are invited for an assessment and interview at Downe House.
STAGE 2 OCTOBER - YEAR 6 Conditional offers made to girls who are successful at the Assessment Day.
STAGE 2 OCTOBER - YEAR 7 Conditional offers made to girls who are successful at the Assessment Day.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Girls are invited for an assessment and interview at Downe House.
STAGE 2 OCTOBER - YEAR 8 Conditional offers made to girls who are successful at the Assessment Day.
STAGE 3
STAGE 3
STAGE 3
JANUARY - YEAR 8 Academic Scholarship exams.
JANUARY - YEAR 8 Academic Scholarship exams.
JANUARY - YEAR 8 Academic Scholarship exams.
MAY/JUNE - YEAR 8 13+ Common Entrance Papers*. Unconditional offers made to girls achieving the required standard.
MAY/JUNE - YEAR 8 13+ Common Entrance Papers*. Unconditional offers made to girls achieving the required standard.
MAY/JUNE - YEAR 8 13+ Common Entrance Papers*. Unconditional offers made to girls achieving the required standard.
Scholarship assessments for Art, Drama, Music and Sport Awards take place between January and May in the year of entry. *There will be an opportunity for candidates from non-UK prep schools to take spring Common Entrance.
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Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9JJ T: 01635 204701 E: registrar@downehouse.net www.downehouse.net