About the school
The River School is an independent school in Worcester with Brook Nursery, primary and senior school provision on one site. Its admissions page says applications are considered up to and including Year 9, with GCSE-year applications considered only in exceptional circumstances.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | No |
📅 Open days: Open events are by appointment. The site lists an Open Afternoon on 6 October 2026, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm, and an Open Day on 10 October 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free The River School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says it does not select or exclude pupils on the basis of academic ability, church affiliation or socio-economic background. Applications for pupils with an EHCP must come through the Local Authority and any offer is conditional on the school's ability to meet need. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Applications are considered at any stage up to and including Year 9. The admissions page says applications received after 30th June may not be processed until the new year commences in September. Open events listed include an Open Afternoon on 2026-10-06 and an Open Day on 2026-10-10.
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