Specialist aptitude tests
For 2023 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 12 September 2022 | 26 and 27 September 2022 |
Chestnut Grove Academy - up to 30 specialist places each in Art and Design and Modern Foreign Languages | Return the Chestnut Grove SIF by midday on 9 September 2022 | 17 September 2022 |
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School - 9 foundation and 9 open specialist places in Music |
Return the Saint Cecilia SIF by 10 October 2022 | Preliminary assessment 13 October 2022 and final assessment 20 October 2022 |
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.