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Admissions

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child, and at Dolphin School we are here to support you every step of the way. Our admissions process is designed to give families a genuine sense of who we are—our values, our community, and the joyful learning environment that defines us. We welcome you to explore what makes Dolphin such a special place, where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and children are inspired to thrive.

To gain a deeper understanding of what makes our school truly unique, we warmly invite you to book a personal tour. During your visit, you’ll also have the opportunity to meet our Headmaster for an informal chat and to ask any questions you may have. Seeing Dolphin in action is the best way to experience our nurturing atmosphere, engaging classrooms, and vibrant school.

If you have any quesions or would like to arrange a visit please click here

- NEW Prospectus coming in Jan 2026 -

Admissions Process

Our admissions process is designed to be friendly, transparent, and supportive, ensuring that every family feels informed and confident at each step. We take the time to get to know your child as an individual and to help you understand how Dolphin School can nurture their talents, interests, and wellbeing. Below, you’ll find an overview of each stage in the journey to joining our school.

Prospective Parents are encouraged to register their child once they have visited. There is a £120 non-refundable registration fee applicable. Each registration form is acknowledged in writing and, where places are available, confirmation is given. Please note, however, there are waiting lists in some year groups. Although the majority of children join in September, children can be admitted at any time during the academic year as long as space is available.

A £500 deposit is requested before a pupil joins us. At this time an Acceptance Form and Parent Contract will be sent. The deposit will be offset against fees at the end of the child’s career at Dolphin.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dolphin School.

To apply please complete our Registration Form below.

Early Years Process

For Early Years children, a Familiarisation Session is booked in the term before their proposed term of entry. We also offer Nursery 'Stay and Play' sessions each term which you are invited to attend, which will give you plenty of opportunity to get to know the Early Years staff.

Children aged 5 and above are invited to spend a Taster Day at Dolphin with their peer group. An offer of a place will be made if we feel, after consultation with the staff, that your child would flourish and be happy at Dolphin.

Children can join Dolphin Nursery at any time from the age of 3 and they are eligible for entry into the Reception class in the autumn term following their 4th birthday. We do also accept children, particularly at this young age, at other times in the school year. Spaces are sometimes available in other year groups and we can offer waiting list places.

Early registration is recommended. Each child requires a separate registration form. Registrations will be considered in the order they are received. Offers of places are subject to availability and the admission requirements of the School at the time offers are made.

The acceptance by the School of this registration form does not guarantee that an offer of a place will be made and does not give rise to any contractual relationship. A copy of the current edition of the Terms and Conditions will be supplied on request.

Registration Form

Childs Details

Forename*
Surname*
Preferred Name
Date of Birth*
Nationality*
First Language*
Second Language
Proposed Term and Year of Entry*
Current School (please state NONE if not applicable)*
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Parent 1/Guardian

Forename*
Surname*
Full Address*
Address line 1 Address line 2 Town/City County Postcode
Mobile Number*
Email Address*
Occupation
Employer's Name
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Parent 2/Guardian

Forename
Surname
Full Address
Address line 1 Address line 2 Town/City County Postcode
Mobile Phone Number
Email Address
Occupation
Employer's Name
Where parents have different addresses, please state which is your child's main residence:
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Parental Responsibility

Please provide the name and current address or any other persons with parental responsibility (i.e. legal responsibility) for the above named child. This may be legal guardian or step parent and their consent to the child attending the School will be required if an offer of a place is made.
Title
Forename
Surname
Full Address
Address line 1 Address line 2 Town/City County Postcode
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Background Information

Names of any other members of the familty attending the School or registered for entry; or any connection with the School:
Other schools to which applications are being made:
Please outline any of your child's artistic, dramatic, musical, sporting skills or experience, hobbies or interests (if applicable):
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (if applicable) Please provide us with details of any medical condition including allergies, disability, special educational need, behavioural, emotional:
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How we will use the information provided in this form

This information will be used by the School during the admissions process in order to manage and assess your application and your child's suitability for a place at the School.

For example:
1. We may contact your child's current or previous school to ask for a reference;
2. We may contact other people with parental responsibility to check that they consent to your child joining the School;
3. The Confidential Information Form will be used to ensure that we have made any reasonable adjustments/suitable arrangements for your child when they visit the School or during any entrance assessments and subsequently if they are offered a place;
4. We may share your information with credit reference agencies.
If your child is not offered a place, or if you do not accept the offer of a place, we will only retain this information for as long as we need to. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, information is kept for a year after the end of the admissions process.

For more information about how the School will use your information, and your child's information, please see our privacy notice. This document is published on the School's website: http://www.dolphinschool.com/Policies. If your child is aged 12 years or older please show him / her a copy of the privacy notice and discuss it with him / her.
Declaration

I / We request that our child named above is registered as a prospective pupil.
I/We have paid by* Bank Transfer * (Barclays Bank, Sort Code: 20-39-53, Account No: 63492885)Cheque * the non-refundable Administration Fee of £120 together with this completed Registration form duly signed by me/us
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