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  

ADMISSION APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW LIVE - PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM BELOW. 

Dates for testing in the academic year 2025-26:

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.