The school has a process for filling vacancies which may arise during Years 8-11 (and after 31st December of Year 7).   Please refer to the In-Year Admissions Procedure published below.

Those parents who wish their child to be considered for entry should complete and return an In-Year Application Form, which can also be found below, to admissions@shsb.org.uk  

Use the following link to apply for an In-Year place for Year 7:

Apply Here - Year 7 

Dates for testing in the academic year 2024-25:

(The deadline for submission of completed forms is two school weeks prior to the date of testing.)

Years 8, 9, 10: Thursday 24th April 2025 (note: deadline has now passed). Year 11 applicants will be tested only where the family has moved into the local area. 

Year 7: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 

Dates for testing in the academic year 2025-26:

Applications are not yet available for the 2025–26 admissions. They will be live from Monday 7th July 2025.

Years 8, 9, 10 & 11: Tuesday 14th October 2025 & Wednesday 15th April 2026.  Year 11 applicants will be tested only where the family has moved into the local area. 

Year 7: Thursday 22nd January 2026 & Thursday 9th July 2026.