Admissions
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Arrange a visit
Please complete our visit request form to arrange a tour with our Head.
Alternatively, you can speak to our Registrar, Emma Vincent to arrange your visit by calling 01962 888000.
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Registration
We encourage families to register their child with us as early as possible. While registration does not guarantee a place, it ensures the child is added to the appropriate admissions list and begins their admissions journey with us.
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If you wish to apply for a place at Prince's Mead, please complete the Registration Form.
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Familiarisation Day
Once registered, the child will be invited to attend one of our familiarisation days, held regularly throughout the academic year. These offer a chance for the child to explore life at Prince's Mead in a relaxed and supportive setting.
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We welcome children from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
During the day, we assess each child based on a range of criteria including: academic ability, wider interests, character, general behaviour, and overall readiness to thrive at Prince's Mead.​​
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Offer of a Place
Following a successful familiarisation day, you will receive an offer letter and acceptance form. To confirm your child's place, we ask you to return the completed form along with a deposit*, which will be credited against the final invoice.
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Please note that:
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On completion of the admissions procedure, a contract exists between the school and the signatories on the acceptance part of the form.
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The Head reserves the right to defer entry if it is felt to be in the best interests of the child.
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*Cancellation of a reserved place will forfeit the deposit.
For further details, please see our Admissions Policy.
Fees
The fees cover the core teaching day. ​There are three terms in each academic year. Autumn, Spring, and Summer Term.
Fees include:
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school lunch,
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pupils Personal Accident and Dental insurance,
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and a Chromebook for all pupils in Years 4-6.​​
The following is charged as extra:
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After-school co-curricular activities
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Individual musical instrument tuition
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Learning Support lessons
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LAMDA (speech and drama) lessons
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Residential trips
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Pupil Absence Insurance Scheme is offered to parents on an ‘opt-in’ basis. Parents should inform the School if they do not wish to continue at any time with this insurance.
For information on our Sibling Discount please speak to the Registrar.
Fees are payable termly in advance by direct debit and, in any case, not later than the first day of term. A full term’s notice of removal must be given in writing or a term’s fees paid in lieu.
No fees can be remitted by the School for absence due to illness or other causes.
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The Governors reserve the right to increase fees. It is normal but not mandatory to give one term’s notice to parents of any increase.
Financial Assistance/Bursary
The Bursary Scheme aims to ensure Prince’s Mead is accessible to Year 3 children and above wanting the unique education we offer. As a policy, pupils entering the school are assessed prior to a place being offered and a rigorous procedure in a range of subjects will be followed for those applying for bursaries in Year 3 and above.
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​Applications must be submitted by 1st February for a bursary requested for the following academic year. The full bursary policy is available from the Bursar, Mrs Emily Peebles at fees@princesmeadschool.org.uk.
Senior Schools & Scholarships
Following the announcement of the merger with King Edward VI (KES) Family, we are delighted to offer all our pupils the Head’s Recommendation Pathway. We use our assessment data, together with form and specialist teacher input, to build a clear picture of every child’s classwork and academic potential, as well as their social and emotional ‘readiness’ for KES Senior School.
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The Head’s Recommendation provides a guaranteed place in Year 7 for pupils who achieve an appropriate standard and would thrive at KES Senior School more widely. This represents a significant benefit for our families, offering a more secure and less stressful route to KES, whilst maintaining the rigorous standards that ensure all pupils who progress are well-prepared for success there.​
If you'd like to explore other Senior School options then our Pathway Programme in Years 5 and 6 will focus minds on competitive senior school entrance examinations through meticulous academic preparation in English, Mathematics, Science, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Preparing pupils for entry to senior school, both day and boarding.
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Prince’s Mead also supports 13+ assessments in Year 6 for those pupils seeking a place at Public Schools that accept pupils from Year 9.
The Head's Recommendation
Current Parent
" We heard today that our son has been awarded an academic scholarship. We couldn't be prouder or more sure that Prince's Mead is absolutely the right choice for our family! "
