Joining Us

We are always pleased to welcome new families to South Lee Prep School & Nursery. Our admissions process is designed to be straightforward, personal, and supportive from the first enquiry through to your child's first day. Below is a breakdown of what you can expect. 

→ Visit Us

The first step is to come and see what makes South Lee such a special place. We warmly invite you to visit the school for a guided tour and to meet our Headteacher, Sarah Catchpole. This visit will give you a real sense of what we have to offer your child. 

Please complete our form to arrange a visit:

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Your first name *

Your last name *

Your email *

Your telephone number *

Child's first name *

Child's surname *

Name of sibling(s) at (or previously attended) the school

Preferred start date *

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→ Registration

To begin the admissions process, please complete and return a registration form along with a non-refundable registration fee. Some year groups, can be oversubscribed, so early registration is encouraged. Applications for future years are very welcome and will be handled in the order they are received. 

→ Taster Day

We will invite your child to spend a day with us, joining their potential year group. During this visit, they will take part in lessons, enjoy lunch, and have the chance to explore life at South Lee. Informal assessments in literacy and numeracy may be carried out during lessons. Every child is paired with a friendly ‘buddy’ to help them feel at ease throughout the day. Parents will also have the opportunity to speak to their child’s class teacher and will receive feedback on their day with us. 

→ Offer and Acceptance

Following a successful taster day, we will confirm whether we are able to offer a place. Offers will be sent via email and will include our Parent Contract and Acceptance Form. To secure the place, families are asked to complete the Acceptance Form and pay a deposit, which is later deducted from the final school bill. 

→ Induction

You will receive a welcome pack and joining information in good time before your child’s first day. All new pupils are invited to our ‘Move Up Day’, which offers a relaxed and positive opportunity to meet teachers, classmates, and get to know their new school. If you would like to begin your admissions journey with us, please complete the form above.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to South Lee.