Yes, we do have some places available in each year group each year; please contact us before starting your application to check. We can also take new students at varying points throughout the year, depending on your circumstances.

Once you have submitted your online application, and paid your registration fee, your daughter will be invited to attend an assessment day where she will take part in normal lessons, and assessments to identify her numeracy, literacy and potential to learn.

You will also have the opportunity to meet our Head of Juniors, Mrs Laura Fowler, if you haven’t already. We will also request a reference from her current school. For children wanting to join Reception (age 4+), they will attend a “Ready for School” assessment. 

Yes of course, we would always recommend you visit any school before applying to meet the staff, see the facilities and make sure it’s the right place for your child. Your daughter can also attend an Experience day with us, taking part in lessons and activities, and meeting our Head of Juniors, Mrs Laura Fowler. To book a visit, please email admissions@not.gdst.net or call our Admissions Manager on 0115 935 4444.

For entry in September, for any year group, we recommend you apply by the end of April / as the Summer term starts. This will give us enough time to meet you and your daughter, arrange any necessary assessment and experience days, and give you enough time to make that all-important decision. It will also ensure you have a guaranteed place in September by the time we break up for the Summer holidays.