Shiplake College Admissions Information

The majority of pupils join Shiplake at 13+ or 16+ but occasionally places do arise in other year groups. The Registrar holds a waiting list for such places and is happy to discuss availability with parents.

Boys at 13+ (Year 9)

Shiplake College welcomes applications from pupils who have the potential to make the most of the opportunities that Shiplake can offer and who will in turn make a positive contribution to the life of the College.

Information about Shiplake can be found in the prospectus and on the College website. The prospectus can be obtained by telephoning the school office or submitting a prospectus request form through the website.

Open Days for prospective parents are regularly held at the College and parents are advised to attend one of these Open Days if at all possible. The Open Days take place on a Saturday morning and usually consist of a short talk by the Headmaster, the opportunity to meet staff members and a guided tour of the College with a current pupil. For those within two years of entry or who are already registered, a weekday visit can be arranged through the Registrar.

Following the Open Day or initial visit, parents who are interested in applying for a place at Shiplake should complete the Registration Form and return it to the College with the non-returnable entrance fee of £75. This will ensure that your son is considered for a place at Shiplake College although at this stage there is no guarantee that a place will be available.

Once your son is registered you will need to arrange an interview visit through the Registrar. All boys applying to Shiplake are interviewed by the Headmaster as part of the admissions process. During this visit, parents will meet the Headmaster and have the opportunity to tour the College during a normal working day.

For Learning Support places there will be an additional assessment process. Details of this are available from the Registrar.

Shiplake College offers Guaranteed Places following the Headmaster’s Interview and a positive reference from the current school. Once an offer has been made it is advisable to confirm the place at the earliest opportunity. To accept a place, the Shiplake Entry Form and deposit must be returned to the school.

Boys and Girls at 16+ (Year 12)

Applications are invited from those interested in joining the thriving 6th Form at Shiplake College. Boys and girls are welcome to apply for both day and boarding places.

Prospective candidates for the 6th Form must expect to gain at least five GCSE passes at grade C or above, including English and Maths.

Please contact the Registrar for further details.