--- title: "Welcome to Admissions" url: https://fidelis.org.uk/welcome-to-admissions/ type: page date: 2026-01-27 modified: 2026-10-19 markdown_url: https://fidelis.org.uk/welcome-to-admissions.md author: "capitan" --- # Welcome to Admissions # Welcome to Admissions ## Your Journey to Fidelis College Five simple steps to becoming part of the Fidelis family 1 ### Discover Fidelis Explore our school, attend an Open Morning or book a personal tour. [2](https://fideliscollege.applicaa.com/00000000-03e8-7134-8c7a-478052cffa2e) ### Apply Online Complete our online application form to begin your child's journey. Click to apply ↗ 3 ### Banding Assessments Your child takes part in banding assessments appropriate to their age. 4 ### Your Offer Following the admissions process, successful applicants receive a formal offer of a place. 5 ### Welcome to Fidelis! Accept your offer and prepare for an exciting new chapter with our support. ## Join One of Our Open Events The best way to discover Fidelis College is to experience it for yourself. Choose an event below and see what makes our community special. ### Open Morning Discover life at Fidelis College, explore our learning environment and meet members of our school community. [Book an Open Morning](https://fideliscollege.applicaa.com/events/01a13f76-a51a-7bb9-b474-cfffc83d7f85) ### Prep Weekday Tour Explore our Prep School during the school day and experience the atmosphere, classrooms and learning in action. [Book a Prep Tour](https://fideliscollege.applicaa.com/events/019ed63a-077b-7024-973c-fa9d304821b4) ### Little Fidelians Join our Stay and Play sessions, where little learners can explore, play and begin discovering Fidelis. [Book Stay & Play](https://happity.co.uk/venues/baby-groups-london-fidelis-college) ### Prep School Reception, Year 3 & Year 5 #### Enquiry & Tour Children can start Reception the September after their fourth birthday. Sign up to an **Open event** or a smaller and more personal weekday tour. Parents will be offered a follow up meeting with our Head of Prep. Contact a member of the Admissions Team on: 020 8185 7770 Choosing a school is a significant decision for your whole family. Our aim is that you leave with a clear understanding of our strong academic standards, and how our character development approach underpins and strengthens every aspect of school life. #### Application Use our [online application form](https://fideliscollege.applicaa.com/00000000-03e8-7134-8c7a-478052cffa2e)to begin your child’s journey with Fidelis College. #### Taster Day and Parent Interview At Reception entry, our approach is designed to give us a genuine understanding of your family and your child as an individual. There are two steps to our assessment process: **Parent interview:** We believe parents are the prime educators of their children, therefore you will be invited to a parent interview so we can learn more about your family, your child and the hopes you hold for them.  **Child centred: **We also visit children at their current nursery and speak with their key worker to gain a broader picture of their development. This approach is proven to make the transition from nursery to school seamless. A written reference will also be requested. *If your child does not attend nursery, or if a visit is not possible, we will arrange an alternative opportunity to spend time with them in our school environment. * #### Offer & Enrolment After the assessment process, we reflect carefully on each child. If a place is available and we believe Fidelis Prep is the right environment for your child to flourish both personally and academically, we will be in touch with a formal offer. Families who accept a place will then be invited to meet the class teacher and children will be invited to attend taster mornings, ensuring your child feels known and confident for their first day of school. ### Senior School Year 7 & Year 9   #### Enquiry & Tour Families start by contacting our Admissions Team to make an enquiry and arrange a visit by phoning **02081857770** or emailing **admissions@fidelis.org.uk.** #### Application form [Application form](https://fideliscollege.applicaa.com/00000000-03e8-7134-8c7a-478052cffa2e) #### Banding assessment & Family interview Applicants attend a banding assessment, which comprises of four types of processing. The areas covered are verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning. Following the banding assessment, parents meet with a member of the Senior Leadership team Team to discuss their child’s application and ask any questions about life at Fidelis College. #### Offer, Registration & Enrolment Offers are made after the assessment and interview. Once accepted, families are guided through the enrolment process to confirm their child’s place. ### Sixth Form #### Enquiry & Application Families are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team to make an inquiry into Sixth Form. Prospective students may attend a College Open Morning or arrange an individual visit to meet staff and learn more about subject pathways, enrichment and university preparation. For current pupils wishing to join Sixth Form we will have a dedicated Sixth Form Open and Options Evening in early October. **Internal Applicants **Current Year 11 pupils complete the internal Sixth Form options form by the end of January deadline. Progression into Year 12 is conditional upon meeting the published entry requirements and subject-specific criteria. Guidance discussions ensure appropriate course selection. Late options choices can be accepted but subject choices may be limited. Please contact Mrs Corpas (Head of Sixth Form) directly for subject options to be made after the January deadline. **External Applicants** External candidates apply via the [online Admissions Portal](https://fideliscollege.applicaa.com/00000000-03e8-7134-8c7a-478052cffa2e) or by contacting [admissions@fidelis.org.uk](mailto:admissions@fidelis.org.uk). Early application is advised to support subject planning. Late applications are considered subject to availability and course viability. #### Interview External applicants whose predicted grades suggest they are likely to meet entry requirements are invited to interview with the Head of Sixth Form. This discussion explores subject choices, academic readiness and commitment to Sixth Form study. Academic references from the applicant’s current school will be requested. Internal applicants do not require a formal interview, though course guidance conversations may take place where appropriate. #### Entry Requirements In order to meet the academic demands of A-Levels applicants to Fidelis Sixth Form must achieve: • Grade 7 or above in subjects to be studied at A Level • Grade 8 in Mathematics for Further Mathematics • Grade 4 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics Some subjects have additional requirements; please consult individual [course pages](https://fidelis.org.uk/academic/sixth-form/). All offers are conditional upon the GCSE results in August. Subject combinations are confirmed following results and remain subject to timetabling and course viability. #### Scholarships & Bursaries Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of GCSE performance and are determined following the publication of GCSE results. Means-tested bursaries are available through the Bursary; families should contact the Bursar ([bursar@fidelis.org.uk](mailto:bursar@fidelis.org.uk)) for further information. #### Offer & Enrolment **External applicants** Offers are made following review of the application, predicted grades and interview. **Internal applicants** Offers are presumed unless otherwise stated, subject to meeting the published entry requirements. All successful applicants, internal and external, will attend a dedicated Induction Day to support preparation for transition to A Level and post-16 study. Formal enrolment takes place on Thursday 20th August once GCSE results are confirmed. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the main entry points? We welcome pupils at several key stages, including Early Years, 7+, 11+ and Sixth Form. Entry at other points may also be possible, subject to availability. Our admissions team will always take the time to talk through the most appropriate entry point for your child and advise on next steps. ### Why choose Fidelis College for my child's education? Families choose Fidelis because we combine high academic expectations with genuine personal care. We take the time to know each pupil as an individual and to support them academically, pastorally, and spiritually. Our aim is not simply exam success, but to help young people grow into confident, compassionate, and resilient individuals. ### What kind of child thrives at Fidelis College? There is no single “type” of Fidelis pupil. Our students are curious, kind, and willing to grow — whether they arrive confident and outgoing or quieter and still finding their voice. What matters most is a readiness to engage, to try, and to develop both character and intellect within a supportive community. ### What does ‘character-first’ actually look like day to day? Character is woven into everyday school life, not added on. Through tutor time, assemblies, service opportunities, and daily interactions, pupils are encouraged to show joy, courage, responsibility, and service. Staff model these values consistently, helping pupils develop strong habits, self-awareness, and respect for others. ### How Catholic is the school? Fidelis College is proudly Catholic, with faith and values at the heart of school life. Our ethos shapes how we care for pupils and treat one another. Catholic families are fully supported in their faith journey, and families of other faiths — or none — are warmly welcomed and respected. Our focus is on shared values, understanding, and community. ### How involved are parents? We see education as a partnership. Parents are kept well informed and are encouraged to engage with school life, whether through communication with tutors, attending events, or sharing insights that help us support their child. We value open dialogue and believe that strong relationships between home and school make a real difference. ## Find out more ### Open Events arrow_forward ### Apply arrow_forward ### Newsletter arrow_forward ### Senior School arrow_forward