Specialist aptitude tests
For 2024 entry, the specialist aptitude tests will be held in September and October for:
- Ashcroft Technology Academy
- Chestnut Grove Academy
- Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
If you are considering applying for a specialist aptitude place in a Wandsworth school:
- Complete and return the school's Supplementary Information Form (SIF).
- Return it to the school by the relevant closing date.
- Include the school as a preference on your online application or Common Application Form.
You can also get a paper copy of a SIF from the school.
|
School |
SIF deadline |
Date of test |
|---|---|---|
|
Ashcroft Technology Academy - up to 24 specialist places in Technology |
Return the Ashcroft SIF by 25 September 2023 | 16 and 17 October 2023 |
| Chestnut Grove Academy - up to 30 specialist places each in Art and Design and Modern Foreign Languages | Complete the Chestnut Grove SIF on the school's website by midday on 8 September 2023 | 16 September 2023 (9am to 12 noon) |
|
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School - 9 foundation and 9 open specialist places in Music |
Complete the Saint Cecilia SIF on the school's website by 9 October 2023 | Preliminary assessment 12 October 2023 and final assessment 17 October 2023 |
Provision of Specialist Test Scores
Schools will directly provide you with your child’s specialist test score prior to the closing date for applications. This is a requirement of the national admissions code and will help you to assess whether your child may be eligible for a specialist aptitude place at Ashcroft Technology Academy, Chestnut Grove Academy or Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School.