Admissions

"There is something very magical about Solefield. The way they get the best out of every single child is special. I have never seen an unhappy child come out of Solefield just lots of laughter, smiles and friendship." Parent, Autumn Term Survey 2024    

Starting at Solefield

Children usually join Solefield in September at the start of the academic year, however, children often join us at other times thoughout the year. Although our main entry points are Little Acorns Pre-School (age 3-4) and Reception (age 4-5), children are welcome to join us into other year groups if we have places available. Our new joiners are warmly welcomed by their classmates, with parents often commenting how quickly their child settles in. 

We are experiencing strong demand for places at Solefield, with limited availability across the school and waiting lists in some year groups. We would be delighted to hear from families considering Solefield and encourage you to contact us to discuss current availability for your child.

Please contact our Registrar, Mrs Lindsay Savage either by telephone on 01732 452142 or email [email protected] and visit here to apply. 

Visiting the School

We would be delighted to welcome you to Solefield and give you the opportunity to see the school for yourself.

Families can visit us during the school day or at one of our termly Saturday Open Mornings. Simply complete our Visit Booking Form to choose the date that suits you best.

Visits during the school day include a meeting with our Headmistress, Mrs Helen McClure, followed by a tour of the school. Please allow approximately 1½ hours for your visit.

Our Registrar, Mrs Savage, is also always pleased to hear from prospective families and can answer any questions about availability, entry points and our admissions process. You can contact her on 01732 452142 or at [email protected].

Reception Class Entry

Our Reception classes have a maximum of 16 pupils per class and entry is non-selective,  subject to our Admissions Policy. 

For children joining Solefield into Reception, early registration is encouraged. Before offers are made, we work with families to get to know each child, including asking parents to complete a Developmental History Questionnaire. Offers are then made in the Autumn Term of the year before entry, with priority given to children moving up from our Little Acorns Pre-School. 

During the Summer Term before your child starts Reception, we hold several transition events to help children prepare for September, meet their new teacher and get to know their new classmates. We also hold a Reception Information Meeting for parents.

Higher Years Entry

We are pleased to accept applications for Years 1 – 7 (as well as for Year 8 if the Common Entrance syllabus has been studied in Year 7), subject to availability of a place and a taster day. The taster session is a gentle introduction to Solefield, in which your child can experience normal lessons with the current year group. Age appropriate assessments will be incorporated into the taster session and feedback is given to parents at the end, with an immediate indication as to whether we are able to offer a place to your child.

Application Form

The first step in the admissions process is to visit the school. Should you wish to then apply for your child, please complete an Application Form and pay the registration fee of £120 (incl VAT). The submission should be done as early as possible. 

Confirmation of Place

The school will contact you to confirm your child's place in the Autumn Term before entry. To accept a place we ask for a deposit of £500, which is returned, less any disbursements owing, after your child’s final term at the school.