About the school
Denstone College welcomes pupils from Reception through to Sixth Form and is a boarding and day school in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. Its admissions process includes registration and, for College entry, an Assessment & Experience Day using CAT4 tests completed online.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Pupils on roll | approx. 700 |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The admissions page lists a Prep and College Open Morning on Saturday 3rd October for the 2027 entry cycle, and says private bespoke tours are offered throughout the year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Cognitive Abilities Tests (CAT4) |
📄 Free Denstone College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Competition | As demand for places can be high in certain year groups, the school says a waiting list may operate where applications exceed places. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 11 Nov 2026 |
The admissions page only gives key dates for 2027 entry, not the next cycle. For 2027 entry, Year 7 & 8 Assessment Day was Wednesday 11 November, with registration deadline Friday 30 October; the page also says the main assessment days are held in November. It adds that for places from September 2027 onwards applicants should use the online registration form.
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