Joining Us as a Year 7 Student
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School enjoys an excellent reputation locally and nationally. The School is designated as having a religious character and seeks to uphold the Christian principles embodied in The Coopers’ Company motto ‘Love as Brethren’.
We have a reputation for being a School that cares for all members of its community. We welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures, we only ask that they possess inquiring minds and the enthusiasm and determination to do their best.
Applications for Year 7 September 2024
Our Year 7 Open Evening for entrance into Year 7 September 2024 was held on Wednesday 20th September. Unfortunately, due to works taking place throughout the school we are UNABLE to offer any further visits to the school this year.
If you would like to collect a pack then these are available at the School Reception during the hours of 09:15 – 15:00.
Application Process
As well as completing your Borough eAdmission Form you MUST complete the school Supplementary Information Form. The deadline for Year 7 applications was 31st October 2023. Any applications received after this date would have to be considered as late applications. Offers for Year 7 will be communicated via your Local Borough on 1st March 2024.
On-line applications are no longer available. If you need to complete a Supplementary Information Form for September 2024 entry then please email our Admissions Department at jfy@cooperscoborn.co.uk to request a copy of the form.
Sport / Music Applications
Applications for Sport / Music Aptitude are now closed and all applicants have been advised of their ranking.
Admissions Policy 2024/2025
Our Admissions Policy for 2024-2025 can now be viewed below.
We understand that parents applying for a Year 7 place for their child in 2024/2025 may not have been able to complete the required attendance at a place of worship for the TWO YEARS PRIOR TO APPLICATION. Therefore, for THIS APPLICATION YEAR ONLY we will accept the following as a minimum:
For the first year of attendance:
Attendance on at least 6 occasions a year at a place of worship associated with a religious tradition.
For the second year of attendance:
Attendance on at least 10 occasions a year at a place of worship associated with a religious tradition.
We will also accept 16 attendances over the two years, eg. 4 in the first and 12 in the second. As explained in the policy, this attendance should be evidenced by a supporting letter written on officially headed paper by the religious leader of the place of worship confirming the attendance.
For 2025/2026 applications will be required to adhere to the 10 occasions per year for at least two years prior to application.
