About the school
Princethorpe College is a selective independent senior school near Rugby. The majority of children join in Year 7, with additional entry to Years 8 to 10 as space allows, and the site also refers to a sixth form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Grove du Toit |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £90 including VAT non-refundable registration fee; £400 deposit to secure an offered place. |
📅 Open days: There are a number of opportunities to visit the school prior to sitting the Entrance Examinations; the site mentions Open Events and individual meetings with the Headmaster. For Sixth Form 2027, the Open Evening is Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | CEM (legacy) |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning |
📄 Free Princethorpe College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says it welcomes children from a wide variety of state and independent schools in a radius of around thirty miles, including its Foundation prep schools, and welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds. |
| Competition | In recent years we have been considerably oversubscribed. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 7 Nov 2026 |
The pages found describe September 2027 entry, not the next cycle. Children sit the entrance examination in November of the year before entry. For September 2027 entry, the main Entrance Examinations Day is Saturday 7 November 2026 from 9.30am to 3.30pm; results are posted on 2026-11-26; acceptance deadline is 2026-12-07 for Years 8-10 and 2027-03-04 for Year 7. Registrations after the deadline may be considered individually. There are also smaller mid-year entrance exams for some Year 8-10 appl
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