1. AGREED PRINCIPLES AND CRITERIA
Decisions regarding admissions to Jersey College for Girls (“JCG”) rest solely with the Principal of JCG who is tasked with administering this policy. Decisions regarding admissions to Jersey College Preparatory School (“JCP”) rest solely with the Headteacher of JCP who is tasked with administering this policy. This policy is overseen by the Admissions & Marketing Sub-Committee of the Governing Body. On occasion it may be appropriate for the Principal or Headteacher to seek the advice of the Sub-Committee.
2. JCG ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
(a) For Sixth Form:
All of the following are required:
A grade 5 or above in English and Maths
At least 5 subject passes at GCSE at grades 6-9 (these can include English and Maths)
A grade 6 or higher in each of the subjects that a student wishes to study at A Level. Please note that some subjects require a grade 7 or above (see the 6th form prospectus for more details).
Entry to the Sixth Form is based on all current JCG fees being paid at the end of academic year of Year 11. Any outstanding debt will result in the Sixth Form place being withdrawn.
(b) For Admissions in Years 8-11:
Applicants will be placed on a short waiting list for testing. When a place becomes available, they will be contacted and invited to sit English and Maths entrance papers.
The criteria for entry are:
A positive report from the candidate’s present school. (We request student references from the Head of all current schools for all applicants. The information provided to us will include your child’s current and predicted working levels and attitude to study. This will be strictly confidential in accordance with our data protection policy.)
An interview with our Principal and Head of School.
A satisfactory performance in our English and Maths entrance papers. (If students are in the UK or based abroad, arrangements can be put in place for them to sit the entrance papers at their current school, under exam conditions.)
Full disclosure of any health or medical condition, educational need or any behavioural, emotional or social information that could be relevant to school life.
A minimum of 100+ mean score in Year 6/9 CATs (if CATs testing has been completed).
Places will be awarded on merit. If a candidate performs well enough to be awarded a place but none is available, they will be kept on a waiting list and will be offered the next available place.
(c) Admission Procedure into Year 7 at JCG from JCP
Due to JCP and JCG being one College, the admission procedures from JCP to JCG are different from other Island feeder schools and is based on the recommendation of the JCP Headteacher. In most cases, children from JCP will transfer through to JCG.
Should the Headteacher have concerns about the suitability of a place at JCG due to academic or pastoral reasons, a meeting with parents will be arranged.
Entry to JCG from JCP is dependent on all JCP fees being paid at the time of leaving JCP. Any outstanding debt will result in the JCG place being withdrawn
(d) Admission to Year 7 at JCG from other Island schools
Students will not be invited to take an entrance examination. The decision for admission will be based on the primary school's reference, including recently sat CATs data, and the student’s attitude to learning.
The admission criteria, is as follows:
Students with a CATs Mean score of 100+ will be considered for entry.
Achieved 5S (5 Secure Age-Related Expectation) or above in Teacher Assessments in English and Mathematics for the end of Year 5.
redicted 6S (Age Related Expectation) or above in Teacher Assessments in English and Mathematics for the end of Year 6.
A positive school report indicating strong commitment to learning and participation in a broad range of extra-curricular activities. Any student with less than 100+ Mean CATs score can opt to sit an Entrance Assessment if they wish to continue with their application.
Any student who did not sit the recent Year 6 CATs tests will be asked to sit an Entrance Assessment instead.
The final decision will be based on the CATs score plus information contained within the Primary School reference. Places will be allocated according to rank order, considering all the assessment criteria. A non-refundable registration fee is payable with the completed registration form. If applicants are in the UK or based abroad, arrangements can be put in place for them to sit the entrance papers at their current school under exam conditions.
3. JCP ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
(a) Background
JCP teaches both boys and girls in Reception (also known as “Foundation Stage”) and in Years 1 and 2 (together known as “Key Stage One”).
JCP teaches girls only in Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (together known as “Key Stage Two”).
JCP takes 44 girls and 28 boys in Reception. These children are organised into 3 classes of 24 in each class.
At the end of Key Stage One, the boys have the automatic right to transfer to Victoria College Preparatory School (“VCP”) and the girls will automatically transfer to Key Stage Two at JCP to make year groups of 44 girls, organised into 2 classes of 22 girls each.
(b) For Entry at Reception (Age 4+):
Admission Procedure
Stage 1: Registration
The first requirement for admission is to complete an online registration form. A non-refundable registration fee of £80* is payable with the completed registration form. Registration forms can be found on the school’s website www.jcg.je
Completed registration forms must only be sent to JCP within the registration timeframe as indicated below: