Admissions
Children can join our school from the age of four, all the way through to Year 11, completing their GCSEs.
Parents interested in enrolling their child should complete the Expression of Interest Form, as spaces in each class are limited. You will then be contacted in the year you wish to join.
Most admissions take place during the first week of December prior to the academic year your child is intended to start.
To register, please complete the Expression of Interest Form.
When a space becomes available for your child, we will contact you with the next steps. These will include:
- Entrance Assessment/Interview
- Child’s identification document, e.g. birth certificate or passport
- Proof of address from the last three months, e.g., a bank statement or utility bill
- If you child is accepted there is a £100 joining fee
For any questions or information regarding admissions, please reach out to us at admissions@ilmschool.org
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination. Parents and guardians are encouraged to provide details of any disability, special educational needs, or developmental issues on the registration form. This helps us assess how best to support your child.
As an independent school, we do not receive funding from the Local Authority or Welsh Government. Therefore, we reserve the right to decline applications if a child has additional learning needs that we cannot reasonably accommodate. If a child develops additional learning needs during their time with us, we may recommend an alternative educational setting if we are unable to meet those needs, in line with our ALN Policy.
Admissions Process
- Applications are accepted from the child’s second birthday onwards.
- Selected applicants and their parents will be invited for an interview, and the child will complete an entry assessment.
- If a child does not pass the assessment, they may remain on the waiting list and can reapply later, allowing time to focus on their academic development.
Withdrawal / Change of Status
A full term’s notice must be given in writing to the head teacher for a permanent withdrawal. Without this, a full term’s fees will be payable.
Absence During Term Time
- Pupils may only be absent with prior written permission from the head teacher, except in cases of illness.
- The head teacher may authorise a maximum of two weeks’ holiday. Beyond this, the child must be withdrawn and reapply for a place.
- By law, children under 16 must attend full-time education. Parents who remove children without a valid reason may be liable for prosecution and school fees while the child remains on the school roll.
