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How to apply

Applying to GSAL

Applying for a place at GSAL is a simple process and, for most, it starts a year in advance of entry:

  1. We hold a number of open events throughout the autumn term which families are encouraged to attend.
  2. Parents must then complete our online application form and pay a non-refundable £75 application fee (excluding VAT) before their desired year group’s application deadline.
  3. Parents will be sent details of their child’s entrance assessments which, for most, take place in the January prior to entry.
  4. Following the entrance assessments, parents will be sent the outcomes of their child’s application within two weeks.

Nursery and Reception
Applications for Nursery and Reception are accepted all year round subject to spaces being available.

Years 1-10
Applications for Years 1-10 should be submitted by 30 November in the year prior to entry, and the entrance assessments for these year groups take place in the January.

The deadline to apply for these year groups for September 2024 entry has now passed. If you would like to enquire about the possibility of submitting a late application for a fee-paying place please contact our admissions team on admissions@gsal.org.uk.

Year 12
Applications for Year 12 should be submitted by 31 December in the year prior to entry and the entrance assessments take place in the January. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to the entrance interviews which take place in the February.

Applying for mid-year entry
Subject to space availability, we can accept late applications for entry throughout the current academic year however many of our year groups are now full. If you are interested in applying for a place this academic year, please contact our admissions team on admissions@gsal.org.uk.

To start your application now:
Click here to apply online

Or, if you prefer to chat to someone please call our admissions team. For Senior School call 0113 228 5121 and for Primary School call 0113 228 5113.