About the school
Crosfields School is a co-educational independent school in Reading. Its admissions pages say Year 7 applicants attend an assessment day including CAT4 tests, a creative writing task, an interview with a senior teacher and team building activities.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2-16 |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Headteacher | Mrs Caroline Townshend |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Year 7 £8,495 per term (2026–2027 academic year), includes £180 per term for digital device. |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Morning on Saturday 26 September, 09:30–12:00; Weekday Open Morning on Thursday 15 October, 09:15–11:00; Year 7 Experience Day on Thursday 8 October, 09:00–15:00 and Thursday 19 November, 09:00–15:00.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | CAT4 tests, creative writing |
📄 Free Crosfields School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 26 Nov 2026 |
The only dated admissions information found is for 2027 entry, not the next cycle. For 2027 entry, the application deadline was 2026-11-02, bursary application deadline 2026-11-09, Year 7 experience days were on 8 October and 12 November, Year 7 assessment day was 26 November, and offers were sent out on 11 December. The site also says families can apply at any time throughout the year and that scholarship assessments are in January.
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