Year 7 is the key point of entry to the Senior School, with a limited number of places for entry at Year 9. We also welcome applications for other year groups, subject to occasional availability of places.

We are very proud of our Senior School and would love the opportunity to introduce you to our wonderful pupils and show off our fantastic facilities. We would be delighted to meet you at one of our weekly tours or our annual Open Day.

Year 7 Entry 2021

We are now full for Year 7 2021, if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact our admissions department at admissions@radnor-sevenoaks.org for further details 

Entry in Year 7 2022

Year 7  is the key admission point at Radnor House Sevenoaks. There are a total of 60 places available for girls and boys. With 30 typically moving up from Year 6 each year, we have approximately 30 places available for external candidates. If you wish to register your child, please complete the online Registration Form.

An offer of one of the external places will be based on successful performance in our entrance process.

The process is a combination of academic testing (The CAT 4 cognitive ability test, followed by a 30 minute written English paper,) an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership team, and a reference from your child’s current school. 

The cognitive ability (CAT 4) test is taken on a computer and there are no practice papers for these tests. Children will be tested on their vocabulary, mathematics, and skills such as perceptual speed and accuracy, and non-verbal reasoning. This test will be followed by an English writing test which will focus on the child’s ability to write meaningfully and fluently in prose. Children can best prepare for these tests by learning to solve problems independently, and reading to extend their vocabulary and ability to infer meaning. Candidates who are entitled to extra time for the examinations should indicate this when applying so that they can be accommodated within the entrance exam timetable.

The academic element of the entrance process accounts for 50% of the final decision and the qualitative elements of interview and reference collectively also count towards 50% of the final decision. In this way Radnor House Sevenoaks is one of the few schools that genuinely wants to understand your child and what we might be able to do for them over the years ahead.

The interview will last for approximately 10 minutes and is an opportunity for us to ask your child about their interests inside and outside of school. There will be a brief passage to read and a chance for the child to reflect on the degree to which they have already embraced the school's values of excellence, respect, courage and perseverance.

For late applicants, additional sittings of entrance tests will be arranged if places are still available. 

Year 7 Scholarships

All pupils applying for entry at Year 7 (including internal pupils) are automatically considered for an academic scholarship. Please note that academic scholarships are only available upon entry to Radnor House Sevenoaks Senior School and will not be reassessed after entry.

For more information on Year 7 scholarship applications and deadlines please click here. 

Key dates for Year 7 entry (2022)

Closing Date for Year 7 Registrations

Friday 15 October 2021. For late applications please contact the admissions team at admissions@radnor-sevenoaks.org 

References requested by the school

w/c 18 October 2021

Year 7 Entrance Exams and Interviews

Thursday 18 November 2021 - 8am - 11.30am

Year 7 Scholarship interviews 

w/c 22 November 2021

Experience morning for those offered a place

There will be various exciting experience days taking place after the entrance tests to all children offered a Year 7 2022 place. These will take place on the following dates;

22, 29 January, and 5 February 2022

Deadline to accept for Year 7 2022

8 March 2022

Deferring Year 7 offers to Year 9 will no longer be available 

We will continue with Year 9 entry.  There will be limited spaces available at Year 9.  This means that current Year 6's will not have a 13+ deferral option for joining Radnor House Sevenoaks. 

For admission to Year 9 (13+) in 2022, applications should be made in the Autumn term of Year 7 (or Year 8 if we still have places).  If you wish to register your child, please complete the online Registration Form.

Candidates will take a cognitive ability test, which lasts an hour, followed by a 30 minute written English paper.

The cognitive ability test is taken on a computer and there are no practice papers for these tests. Children will be tested on their vocabulary, mathematics, and skills such as perceptual speed and accuracy, and non-verbal reasoning. This test will be followed by an English writing test which will focus on the child’s ability to write meaningfully and fluently in prose. Children can best prepare for these tests by learning to solve problems independently, and reading to extend their vocabulary and ability to infer meaning. Candidates who are entitled to extra time for the examinations should indicate this when applying so that they can be accommodated within the entrance exam timetable.

The academic element of the entrance process accounts for 50% of the final decision and the qualitative elements of interview and reference collectively also count towards 50% of the final decision. In this way Radnor House Sevenoaks is one of the few schools that genuinely wants to understand your child and what we might be able to do for them over the years ahead.

Following the examinations and interview, candidates will be offered an unconditional place with the results of the Common Entrance used for setting purposes upon entry to Year 9.  

Exam schedule can be found below. 

We do still have limited places available for Year 9 in 2021/22. Please contact admissions@radnor-sevenoaks.org if you are looking for a place. 

Year 9 Academic Scholarships

All pupils applying for entry at Year 9 are automatically considered for an academic scholarship.  Academic Scholarships are only available upon entry to Radnor House Sevenoaks Senior School and will not be reassessed after entry.

For more information on Year 9 scholarships please click here.  

Key dates for Year 9 entry 2022

Closing Date for Year 9 Registrations

Friday 14 January 2022.

Year 9 Entrance Exams and Interviews

 w/c 24 January 2022

Offer letters

w/c 14 February 2022

Deadline to accept Year 9 2022

25 March 2022

Entry into other years in the Senior School

Places occasionally become available in other years of the Senior school and we welcome applications for these throughout the year. Please contact our admissions department to enquire about current availability on 01959 563720 or email at admissions@radnor-sevenoaks.org

The Radnor House Sevenoaks Guarantee

We are proud to be one of the few schools in the area to offer guaranteed places; once your child becomes part of the Radnor family, their place in the school is secure through to the end of Sixth Form, without re-assessment.

We endeavour to make the application process as easy as possible. If you wish to register your child, please complete the online Registration Form and also send Wendy Owens a copy of your child's birth certificate and the £100 registration fee.  Alternatively, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our admissions department on 01959 563720 or email at admissions@radnor-sevenoaks.org

If you wish to receive a copy of our School Prospectus in the post, simply complete the request form.