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Admissions

We are delighted you are interested in the Richard Pate School for your child’s education.

Pupils can be admitted at any age, subject to the availability of places but most enter aged 3 or 7 (Nursery or Year 3).  The decision on whether or not to accept an external pupil into the Preparatory Department is taken after a preliminary visit.

Our class sizes grow to between 20 and 22 in the Junior Department.  External pupils looking for a place in the Junior Department are required to attend a taster day, where they will be asked to do some informal English and Maths assessments.  Before any child can be considered for entry to the school, both parents must complete the Admissions Registration form below and return it to the Headmaster together with the current registration and assessment fee.

To find out more about joining, to request a prospectus or to book a visit, please contact Mrs Hayman on 01242 522086 or send an email to: admissions@richardpate.co.uk.

Our prospectus is also available online by clicking here.

We look forward to meeting you.

Year 5 Experience Day: Saturday 17th May

Saturday 17th May 2025

Does your child enjoy academic challenge? Will they be sitting the 11+ Grammar Test?

Come and join us for a Year 5 experience at The Richard Pate School and find out how they would benefit from our excellent provision. We are inviting current Year 4 children to come for a taster of life at our wonderful school. Parents are invited to join us for refreshments from 12pm, to hear more about the ways in which our specialist teachers will guide your family through the Grammar School process.

Saturday 17th May, 9.30am – 12.30pm

Open to current Year 4 children

To book a place, please email office@richardpate.co.uk or call 01242 522086.