Senior School Admissions
Senior School 11+ Examination
As a parent, choosing the right school is one of those crucial life decisions we all have to make. The success and happiness of our children is the foundation on which they build their future. At AESG we aim to give our pupils the education necessary to become tomorrow's successful women.
As we are a selective school all prospective students sit our Entrance Examination. This is designed to test potential rather than current achievement. We are pleased to receive applications from pupils at both independent and maintained primary schools.
Girls who pass the Entrance Examination are invited to attend an interview along with their parents. A school report will also be obtained from candidates' current school to assist the decision making process.
Alderley Edge School for Girls is part of the Manchester Consortium of Schools and offers of places are made in line with their agreed procedure. Offers of places, including those with financial assistance, will be posted first class on Friday 26 February 2010.
Please complete an application form and return it to the Registrar, together with a fee for administration of £50.00. An Application Form can be downloaded here. They are also to be found enclosed with the School prospectus
Scholarships Available at 11+
A small number of academic scholarships are awarded each year. These awards, based on high achievement, are made by the Headmistress to those applicants who have achieved academic excellence in all three subjects covered in the Entrance Examination. Application is not necessary.
Scholarships are also awarded for Music, Sports and Art to applicants who excel in one of these fields. You will be invited to put your daughter forward for one of the following awards when you receive final details of the entrance examination.
Music Scholarship
Awarded on the recommendation of the Head of Music following auditions in school. The standard required is Grade 3 or equivalent and above.
Sports Scholarship
Awarded on the recommendation of the Head of PE after attending a practical assessment session.
Art Scholarship
Awarded on the recommendation of the Head of Art after completing a practical assessment.
Income Based Awards
A small number of Financial Assistance awards are available to applicants who have achieved good entrance examination results and whose parents have a lower disposable income. A ‘Request for Financial Assistance’ form must be completed and is available on request.
Mid Year Entry
Entry mid year to the Senior School (Years 7-10) may be possible, depending upon the availability of places within year groups. Students are invited to spend the day at Alderley Edge School for Girls, during which time a formal assessment will take place. Testing is carried out in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning during the morning session and the afternoon is spent in a class of the appropriate year group. Please contact the Registrar for further information.
The Headmistress is pleased to see prospective parents and students by appointment.
