About the school
Ashville College is a selective school in Harrogate with admissions from early years through Sixth Form. For Year 7, applicants attend a taster day, an assessment day with Maths, English and a computer-based Cognitive Ability Test, and an interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | There is a non-refundable registration fee of £120 per child (£100 for Acorns Early Years). |
📅 Open days: Six @ Ashville Open Evening - Thursday 15 October 2026; Year 7 Taster Morning Saturday 14 November; Open Doors Tuesday 24 November.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Cognitive Ability Test |
📄 Free Ashville College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 30 Nov 2027 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For September 2027 entry, the school encourages applications before 30 November. Year 7 Taster Day is in November, and all Year 7 applicants are invited to an Assessment Day in January prior to the year of entry. The admissions pages also list a Year 7 Taster Morning on Saturday 14 November and Open Doors on Tuesday 24 November, but no year is stated on those event listings.
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