Visiting the college

Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we believe the best way to experience our ethos, community, and learning environment is to see it in action. These events are an excellent opportunity to find out more about life at St Dunstan’s, the application process, and to meet current staff and pupils.

Forthcoming Junior School Open Mornings: 

6 October & 5 November

book 6 Oct

Book 5 Nov

PRE-SCHOOL Entry

AGE 3+

Pre-School, for children aged 3+, is our first point of entry into St Dunstan’s Junior School.

Children will need to have a date of birth that falls between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 for entry in 2027. We accept registrations for our Pre-School from birth, and early registration is welcomed.

As part of the registration process, parents are required to submit details of their child’s current Pre-School or Nursery key worker with whom we will liaise to find out more about your child’s day to day progress in their current setting.

Registration for 3+ entry in September 2027 is now open.

Assessment Play Session for Pre-School Entry

Saturday 14 November 2026  

All registered children and their parents are invited to visit our Junior School and enjoy a morning with some of our teachers, in order that we can get to know your child a little more in person. Our highly-skilled team will run a play session with your child, where their interactions with other children will be observed, as well as their interest in particular activities and ability to talk to the staff and answer questions. We will also read the children a story, monitor their engagement and identify simple inference skills.

Registration / Enquiry / Open event form 

RECEPTION Entry

AGE 4+

Reception, for children aged 4+, is our second point of entry into St Dunstan’s Junior School.

Children will have been born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 for entry in September 2027.

Registration / Enquiry / Open event form 

Assessment Session for Reception Entry

Wednesday 18 / Thursday 19 November 2026 

All registered children and their parents are invited to visit our Junior School and enjoy a morning with some of our teachers, in order that we can get to know your child a little more in person. Our highly-skilled team will run a play session with your child, where their interactions with other children will be observed, as well as their interest in particular activities and ability to talk to the staff and answer questions. We will also read the children a story, monitor their engagement and identify simple inference skills.

If you are considering entry for September 2026, we do have some limited spaces available. Please contact our admissions team on jsadmissions@stdunstans.org.uk or 0208 516 7216.

YEAR 3 Entry

AGE 7+

Year 3, for children aged 7+, is our third point of entry into St Dunstan’s Junior School.

Children will have been born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 for entry in September 2027.

Registration / Enquiry / Open event form 

Assessment Day for Year 3 Entry 

Wednesday 13 January 2027 

Assessments involve spending a full day in the Junior School, including:

• an assessment of the child's cognitive ability, with computerised tests focusing on Mathematics and English;
• an evaluation of their in-class learning behaviours;
• an evaluation of the child's social skills and interactions with both peers and adults;
• consideration of reports and references from their current school.

If you are considering entry for September 2026, we do have some limited spaces available. Please contact our admissions team on jsadmissions@stdunstans.org.uk or 0208 516 7216.

registration

To apply for a place at the Junior School, all prospective candidates must complete the relevant online registration form. A non-refundable registration fee of £250, inclusive of VAT, is required. Acceptance of registration does not constitute the offer of a place.

APPLICation DEADLINES FOR ENTRY IN SEPTEMBER 2027:

Pre-School: Monday 2 November 2026

Reception: Wednesday 4 November 2026

Year 3: Wednesday 2 December 2026

Application form

Offers

Outcomes for September 2027 entry will be sent via your Applicaa parent account on the following dates:

Pre-School: Tuesday 1 December 2026

Reception: Thursday 3 December 2026

Year 3: Monday 25 January 2027