Wymondham College

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1. 1Looked after or previously looked after children — FIRST PRIORITY is given to candidates who are looked after or are previously looked after in accordance with paragraph 1.7 of the Schools Admission Code (September 2021).
2. 2Significant degree of boarding need — SECOND PRIORITY is given to candidates who satisfy Wymondham College that they have a significant degree of boarding need as defined in the Admissions policy. Within this category, priority is given to the children of members of HM Forces who are entitled to a Ministry of Defence subsidy for boarding places.
3. 3Sibling at the College — THIRD PRIORITY is given to candidates who have a sibling who is a student at the College and will still be on the College roll at the time when the candidate, if successful, takes up his/her place. A sibling is defined as a brother or sister sharing at least one parent and who is normally resident at the same address. This includes adopted children and those living in the same home under a recognised fostering arrangement.
4. 4Transferring from day place at Wymondham College — FOURTH PRIORITY is given to candidates transferring from a day place at Wymondham College (This priority is not applicable to the initial allocation of places for Year 7).
5. 5Boarding students at Wymondham College Prep School — FIFTH PRIORITY is given the candidates who are boarding students at Wymondham College Prep School.
6. 6Children of staff — SIXTH PRIORITY is given to children of staff who have worked at Wymondham College for two years at the time of application.
7. 7Musical aptitude — SEVENTH PRIORITY is given to candidates who demonstrate a particular aptitude in music as demonstrated in tests conducted by the College.

If two applications tie: Remaining boarding places are allocated on the basis of a random lottery conducted by the College under the supervision of an independent person.

These criteria apply to Year 7 and Year 9 Boarding Places. The College does not routinely admit children into Year 11 or Y13. EHCP students are admitted under Education Act 1996 and SEN Code of Practice, outside scope of School Admissions Code 2021. Candidates who cannot satisfy the College that they are suitable for boarding will not be admitted as boarders, in accordance with Children Act 1989 responsibilities.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.