Application Process | Queen Ethelburga’s | Schools In York

What is the UK application process?

Our Admissions Team will guide you through every step of the application process. We work with the Heads of School to ensure your child feels happy and supported before joining.


What To Expect When Applying For A Place

Applying for Years 4 to 13

1. Contact us via the contact form below and receive your application form. 

2. Send your child’s documents: 

  • Passport 

  • 2 x Full school reports 

  • Birth certificate 

  • Application form

3. Visit the school on an Open Day or arrange a private tour

4. Take a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT4). The CAT4 is not an entry exam and does not determine whether the school offers a place. Instead, the results will help us to place your child in a learning environment that is right for them.  

5. Complete the registration form to accept your offer and pay a non-refundable fee of £354. 

Discover Chapter House (Age 3 to Year 5) Discover King's Magna (Years 6 to 9) Discover College (Years 10 to 13)

 

Applying for Foundation Stage, Reception and Years 1 to 3

1. Contact us via the contact form below and receive your application form. 

2. Send your child’s documents: 

  • Passport 

  • 2 x Full school reports (if available)

  • Birth certificate 

  • Application form

3. Visit the school on an Open Day or arrange a private tour

4. Complete the registration form to accept your offer and pay a non-refundable fee of £354.

Discover Chapter House (Age 3 to Year 5)

Apply for Nursery (Ages 0 to 3)

1.  Contact us via the contact form below and receive your application form.  

2. Send your child’s documents: 

  • Passport 

  • Birth certificate 

  • Application form

3. Visit the school on an Open Day or arrange a private tour

4. Complete the registration form to accept your place and pay a non-refundable fee of £99.

5. Arrange a four-hour settling-in session at Explorers Nursery.

Discover Explorers Nursery (3 Months to Age 3)


Queen Ethelburga's

Our Admissions Team are here to help you every step of the way.
Planning A Visit?

We’d love to take you on a personal tour around campus to show you our amazing facilities and boarding houses.

During your visit, you will meet a selection of teachers and can discuss any needs your child may have.

Book a Visit


Begin your application by filling out the form

Please note, Queen Ethelburga’s is a school for children between 3 months to 18 years.

Please provide the names of all the students you are enquiring about. 

E.g. September 2025.

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