About the school
Thorpe Hall School is an independent school in Southend-on-Sea with a Preparatory School for ages 4 to 11 and a Senior School for ages 11 to 16. The school states that it is non-selective and accepts applications into year groups where spaces are available.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-16 |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Headteacher | Mr. S. Duckitt |
| Sixth form | No |
📅 Open days: Preparatory School Open Mornings are listed for 2026 on Fri 2026-10-02 and Wed 2026-11-18.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Thorpe Hall School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Places are offered to completed applications on a first come, first served basis; preference is given to children of staff, siblings of current pupils, siblings of ex-pupils, and the school will also give priority to creating a balance of genders. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Senior School open morning is stated for 23rd September on the homepage. Preparatory and nursery applications are accepted at any time, provided spaces are available. For Reception entry in September, a 'Stay & Play' visit takes place in the Summer term before joining.
More schools in Southend-on-Sea
- Southend High School for Boys — Format to confirm
- Southend High School for Girls — Format to confirm
- Westcliff High School for Boys Academy — Consortium paper
- Westcliff High School for Girls — Consortium paper