FAQs
When is the closing date for registration?
The closing date for registration is the first Friday in December prior to entry.
How will I know the date of my son’s interview?
You will receive a letter from the Registrar with a suggested date.
What month does the 11+ entrance examination, and 13+ Pre-test take place?
The tests take place in January.
Does the School supply past exam papers?
The School does not supply past papers.
How do I apply for a Scholarship (Art, Drama, Music, Sport)?
Halliford offers Scholarships at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry.
11+ and 13+ candidates will need to complete the online Scholarship application form when they are in Year 6. The online form can be found here.
Sixth Form candidates will need to complete the online Scholarship application form in the Autumn Term prior to entry. The online form for Sixth Form candidates can be found here.
When will the Scholarship Assessment Days take place?
The Scholarship Assessment Days take place in January, prior to the entrance examination.
How do I apply for an Academic Scholarship?
There is no need to apply for an Academic Scholarship. Academic Scholarships are awarded to candidates who have performed at the highest level in the 11+ entrance examination and the 13+ pre-test. Academic scholarship candidates may be invited for a further interview with the Headmaster.
For Sixth Form, offers are made after GCSE results have been received. Candidates will need to have achieved a Grade 8 or 9 in each of their GCSE subjects and may be asked to attend an interview with the Headmaster and Head of Sixth Form.
When will I know if my son has been awarded a Scholarship?
Following the entrance examination, you will receive notification of your son’s exam performance. The notification will also indicate if your son has been awarded a Scholarship.
How do I apply for a bursary?
You should indicate on the section provided on the Registration form that you would like to apply for a bursary.
When will I receive a bursary application pack?
Bursary application packs are sent in the Autumn Term prior to entry, upon request.
When do I have to notify the School if I want to accept the offer of a place?
Upon the receipt of the Headmaster’s letter, parents have until the first Monday in March to accept the offer of a place. If the School does not hear from a parent by this date, the place will automatically be offered to another family on the waiting list.
If you have any further queries, please refer to the General Information Booklet below or please contact Mrs Clatworthy, our Registrar, on 01932 234921 or email: registrar@hallifordschool.co.uk
