Independent Entry to the Pre Prep Department
Lochinver House admits up to 40 boys into Little Lochies, our biggest intake of children into one year group. Once registered, your child will be invited to a fun, play-based assessment, which you are welcome to join. Registration is advisable as early as possible.
Places in Reception are limited; each year we look to fill two classes of 22, including the children who move up from Little Lochies. Reception registration is advisable by the end of the summer term, a full year before your child would be due to join. Main 1-2-1 assessments follow in the early autumn.
There is no other major intake into any year group after Little Lochies and Reception until 11+ entry to Year 7. However, occasional places may arise in Years 1 to 6, so if you are interested in a place for your child in those year groups, please contact the Registrar to arrange a visit to the School or to complete a registration.
Independent Entry to Year 7 at 11+
It is widely held that 11 is not the optimum age of transfer for boys to move on to secondary education; developmentally, boys are better suited to moving to senior school at age 13. Lochinver has experience of helping boys who join us at 11 to gain entry to their chosen school at age 13. In recent years, boys who joined Lochinver at age 11 have gained places at Haberdashers’ Aske’s, St. Albans, Haileybury, St Columba’s College, and Aldenham School.
The extra two years in a top-class Preparatory School really can make a difference. We are firmly committed to enabling boys to achieve their full potential at this crucial stage in their lives.
To arrange a visit and find out what makes Lochinver House Preparatory School special and unique, please contact Anne Meir, Registrar. We very much look forward to meeting you and your child.
Others join in Year 7 – ‘The transition for my son couldn’t have been smoother – they really take these boys under their wing.’ – Good Schools Guide
T 01707 620036
E registrar@lochinverhouse.com
