Specialist aptitude tests
For 2025 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 the school's Specialist Place Application Form
- Return it to the school by the relevant closing date
- Include the school as a preference on your online application or Common Application Form
|
School |
Specialist Place Application Form deadline |
Date of test |
|---|---|---|
|
Ashcroft Technology Academy - up to 24 specialist places in Technology |
Return the Ashcroft Specialist Place Application Form by 29 September 2025 | 13 and 14 October 2025 |
| Chestnut Grove Academy - up to 30 specialist places each in Art and Design and Modern Foreign Languages | Complete the Chestnut Grove Specialist Place Application Form on the school's website by midday on 12 September 2025 | 20 September 2025 (9am to 12 noon) |
|
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School - 9 foundation and 9 open specialist places in Music |
Complete the Saint Cecilia Specialist Place Application Form by 7 October 2025 | Preliminary assessment 16 October 2025 and final assessment 22 October 2025 |
You can also request a paper copy of the Specialist Place Application Form from the school.
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.