The Laurels School

Description

The Laurels School is a Roman Catholic independent day school for girls for kids aged 11 to 18.

Facilities

  • Computer Lab
  • Science Lab
  • Smart Classroom
  • Music Room
  • Horse Riding
  • Swimming Pool
  • School Garden

Features

Things to note

The building is steeped in history: it was originally set up as an orphanage in 1857 by an Order of French nuns, named The Lady of Fidelity. The orphanage later included a school. Following the Second World War, the orphanage closed and the school remained. We are very proud to continue this building’s rich history in educating young women. We are co-located with The Cedars School.

Extra Curricular

The Laurels provides a wide range of clubs and activities designed to encourage pupils to participate and experience new interests.

Supervised Study is also available, Monday – Thursday, 3.45 - 4.50pm

For more information please see: Clubs & Activities

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

Applications are open for September 2023 for entry into Years 7, 9 and 12. It is possible they may have occasional places in other year groups, so please get in touch if you would like to know more. The first stage is to complete the application form: please click here to apply. The application fee payment of £100 must be made via the payment platform before your application will be processed. If you wish to enquire on mid-year places, then please contact the Admissions Office on admissions@thelaurelsschool.org.

Entry at 13+: The Laurels School does not reserve a set number of places for entry at 13+ (Year 9). The number of places offered will vary according to the size of the cohort in Year 8 going through to Year 9. Bursaries as well as Music, Art and Academic scholarships are available to this entry point. 

VI Form Entry: The Laurels School welcomes external applications for entry into the Sixth Form. Pupils will typically undertake between three and four A Level courses. They will also participate in an enrichment programme which will include for example, leadership opportunities, an American exchange programme, support for UCAS applications and a careers programme. They will also be offering the Extended Project from AQA for those pupils who wish to prepare for it.

Fees

Termly Fees for Academic Year 2023-2024:

From September 2022

Fees per term (Year 7 – Year 11)                           £5,650

Fees per term (Sixth Form)                                     £5,950

Lunches per term                                                       £350

please note lunches are not optional

Non-refundable registration fee                            £100

 

Deposit to secure a place *                                     £750

Scholarships

They offer Maths, English, Overall Academic, Sport, Art and Music Scholarships. These are available for each entry point. In addition, The Edith Stein Scholarship is occasionally awarded to a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to excellence and potential to be a role model for others.

Scholarships are typically in the range of 10% of the school’s annual fees and are renewed until the holder leaves the school, subject to satisfactory progress and conduct. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination, interview as well as their current school’s reference. 

If you would like to apply for an Art or Music Scholarship, then please contact Head of Admissions, Mrs Helen McKell (admissions@thelaurelsschool.org) for an application form and details of the assessment. The application deadline for scholarships is 18 November 2022. Scholarship assessments take place on 6 January 2023.

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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