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Hi
I would like to know about the independent/ grammer schools only for boys for year 9 admission –sep 2011 in and around Berkshire as I will bring my family to Bracknell after xmas .
I am sure they have entrance tests in Jan /Feb. and so it would be really useful if you reply to this query as early as possible please- Many thanks
Regards
Lucky

Hi - the grammar schools usually have year 7 entry and have already had their entrance exams - don't think there are many boys only but might be wrong

Re Independents - yes they have their exams in Jan / Feb and often taken in year 9. Have you spotted any yourself that you are interested in?


edit: in berks I can only find Eton and the Oratory. maybe neighbouring counties have some?

Not yet ..have seen few but not sure. can you please give me the list of independent schools and grammar Boys schools in slough / Reading/ newbury etc please if any other than the two mentioned above if possible which have tests on Jan/feb please for admission of year 9 in 2011- Thank you v. much for your help

Bradfield College, Bearwood College (co-ed now?) (both mainly boarding but take day as well), Blue Coat, Shiplake College, Leighton Park (latter is co-ed now I think).

Try the websites of Reading School (boys' grammar) which does select for Year 9 entry although I'm not sure when and Reading Blue Coats (boys' independent) which may have some places for Year 9 entry.

Good Luck

CN

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Closing date for applications for both boarding and day places Wednesday 5th January 2011.

Date set aside for tests for both boarding and day places:

Friday 7th January 2011.
Tests are taken at Reading School.

Many thanks for the replies . I think I will go for the Independent schools. I have gone through some websites but I am not sure whether there is any Test fees I have to pay for the examination as I will be applying for 2 or more schools. So if there is any test fees is it a big amount ? So if my DS got in more than a school is he allowed select one and reject the other school ?

there are often test and registration fees payable if you are taking an exam / having interviews. These are often not refundable if you do not take up the place. Obviously you can take as many exams as you wish but will pay a fee for each. I think the schools really only want you to take exams for schools you are seriously considering.

You are looking for boys only? Day or boarding?

I am looking for boys only or co ed but day only . any idea how much the fees will be for the tests?Thanks

Lucky wrote:I am looking for boys only or co ed but day only . any idea how much the fees will be for the tests?Thanks

On each school's website under admissions it will tell you what the registration fee is. Must say I can't think of any that takes boys and is day only