ADMISSIONS
Key Admissions Dates
Prep School entry
We accept applications for our Prep School throughout the year, subject to places being available. Please contact our Admissions team on 01794 527393 or email admissions@embley.org.uk to discuss your child's next steps.
Year 7 & 9 entry
Our key dates for children joining Embley in September 2027 for Year 7 (11+) and Year 9 (13+) are as follows:
| APPLICATIONS OPEN | May 2026 |
|---|---|
| closing date for applications | Friday 27 November 2026 |
| ENTRANCE ASSESSMENTS | Saturday 9 January 2027 |
| INTERVIEWS & SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENTS | Friday 8 to Friday 15 January 2027 |
| OFFERS POSTED | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| information evening for new families | Thursday 11 February 2027 |
| closing date for acceptances | Tuesday 2 March 2027 |
| Year 9 joiners' afternoon tea | Thursday 10 June 2027 |
| Year 7 Joiners' morning | Tuesday 15 June 2027 |
Sixth Form entry
Our key dates for children joining Embley in September 2027 for Year 12 (Sixth Form) are as follows:
| APPLICATIONS OPEN | May 2026 |
|---|---|
| closing date for applications | Friday 27 November 2026 |
| INTERVIEWS & SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENTS | Monday 18 to Friday 22 January 2027 |
| OFFERS POSTED | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| closing date for acceptances | Tuesday 2 March 2027 |
| Year 12 JOINERS' DAY | Monday 21 June 2027 |
Non-standard entry points and in-year joiners
There are many reasons why families choose to move their children to Embley at non-standard entry points or mid-year. Please contact our Admissions team to find out more. Please contact our Admissions team on 01794 527371 or email admissions@embley.org.uk to discuss your child's next steps.
LATEST EMBLEY STORIES —
Heads of School announcement
We are delighted to announce our new Heads of School for the 2026/27 academic year are Lucy and Charlie. They will be supported by Deputy Heads of School Ben and Tilly.
Confidence at height
Year 3 enjoyed an exciting trip to the Tile Barn Outdoor Centre that introduced our pupils to working at height and challenged them to be ambitious and step outside their comfort zones.