Open Evening – Thursday 11th September 2025
What time do the doors open?
Our doors will open at 5.45pm to allow for a 6.00pm start.
Which entrance shall I use?
We ask you to enter through the main doors on Upper Oldfield Park. When you come in, you will be provided with a Prospectus, information about our school, a ticket for the Headteacher’s talk and, best of all, one of our lovely students to guide you around.
What time is the Headteacher’s talk?
This is such a popular evening that Mr White gives three talks. To ensure we do not overfill our theatre, entrance will be by ticket only which will be issued when you arrive. There are three talks, which start at:
6.00pm, 7.00pm and 8.00pm
What will I see?
Our classrooms are open, and our staff are available for you to speak with. Our students are also present and really look forward to telling you about our school.
Will both sites be open?
For our Open Evening, our Upper Oldfield Park Campus is open. This is to ensure that you can have a good look around in the time available. All of our Faculties are on site that evening.
We also look forward to welcoming you to the following additional Open Events:
- Brougham Hayes Campus Open Morning (9.15am – 12.00pm – Tuesday 16th September)
You will be able to tour both campuses with our student guides as well as talk to members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Will refreshments be available?
There will be tea and coffee available, plus the chance to sample some of our Refectory menu.
Is there parking on site?
Please note that there is no parking on site for this event, but there is parking in the area. Please be aware that our school is located in a Controlled Parking Zone so many of the parking bays in the immediate vicinity of the school are for residents with permits only. It is at times like this that we need to remember we are a city school and the space around us reflects that. We would advise that you leave plenty of time to find a parking space and be aware that it can get very congested around the school at the start and end of the evening.
What time does the evening end?
The evening will end at 8.30pm
How busy is the evening?
It can get very busy, particularly at the start of the evening so don’t feel you need to rush to arrive for the first talk, the third talk is often quieter and the building is open until 8.30pm. We do however advise that you come for a tour before the final talk.
Open Morning– Tuesday 16th September 2025
We look forward to welcoming those of you who could not make our Open Evening, those of you who attended Open Evening and want to see Brougham Hayes and those of you who just want to spend more time with us!
What time does the morning start?
Our Open Morning starts at 9.15am. This is at the start of our first lesson of the day and we want to make sure there is lots for you to see.
Which entrance shall I use?
Our Open Morning starts at Brougham Hayes. Please use the Main Entrance to the school via the glass doors on Brougham Hayes
Will the Headteacher be giving a talk?
The Headteacher’s Talk is on Open Evening and will not be repeated here. However, a transcript of the talk will be available on our website. Mr White and a number of staff will also be available to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.
What will I see?
A normal school day! Our classrooms are open, and lessons will be in full swing. Our guides will show you around and are really looking forward to telling you about our school.
Will both sites be open?
Both sites will be open on Open Morning. We recommend that you start at Brougham Hayes and then make your way to Upper Oldfield Park.
Will refreshments be available?
There will be tea, coffee and juice available on our Brougham Hayes Campus.
Is there parking on site?
Please note that there is no parking on site for this event, but there is parking in the area. Please be aware that our school is located in a Controlled Parking Zone so many of the parking bays in the immediate vicinity of the school are for residents with permits only. It is at times like this that we need to remember we are a City school and the space around us reflects that. We would advise that you leave plenty of time to find a parking space and get to us.
What time does the morning end?
Open Morning ends at 12.00 noon.
Sporting and Musical Aptitude Tests
10 places will be offered for Sporting Aptitude and 10 places offered for Musical Aptitude.
Students who wish to apply for a place based on their sporting and/or musical aptitude must complete the application form by clicking on the link below.
Please note that the closing date for entries is 26th September 2025 – aptitude tests will be completed week beginning 6th October 2025
Sporting Aptitude – This comprises of a fitness assessment lasting approximately 1 hour
This test, which is not a test of sporting ability, will involve a series of tests of the following components of fitness: agility, balance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, speed, strength and reaction time.
Musical Aptitude – This is an aural test lasting approximately 20 minutes
The test will involve listening to, and answering, a series of questions on pitch, rhythm and metre. This test will examine the candidate’s capacity to perceive, evaluate and describe music.
Open Afternoon – TBC
We look forward to welcoming those of you who could not make our Open Evening, those of you who attended Open Evening and want to see Brougham Hayes and those of you who just want to spend more time with us!
What time does the afternoon start?
Our Open Afternoon starts at 1.30pm. By this time, students will have returned to lessons following the lunch break and there will be lots for you to see.
Which entrance shall I use?
Our Open Afternoon starts at Brougham Hayes. Please use the Main Entrance to the school.
Will the Headteacher be giving a talk?
The Headteacher’s Talk is on Open Evening and will not be repeated here. However, a transcript of the talk will be available on our website. Mr White and a number of staff will also be available to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.
What will I see?
A normal school day! Our classrooms are open and lessons will be in full swing. Our guides will show you around and are really looking forward to telling you about our school.
Will both sites be open?
Both sites will be open on Open Afternoon. We recommend that you start at Brougham Hayes and then make your way to Upper Oldfield Park.
Will refreshments be available?
There will be tea, coffee and juice available on our Brougham Hayes Campus.
Is there parking on site?
Please note that there is no parking on site for this event, but there is parking in the area. Please be aware that our school is located in a Controlled Parking Zone so many of the parking bays in the immediate vicinity of the school are for residents with permits only. It is at times like this that we need to remember we are a City school and the space around us reflects that. We would advise that you leave plenty of time to find a parking space and get to us.
What time does the afternoon end?
Open Afternoon ends at 3.30pm
