Joining Lancing
The different points of entry
Every year Lancing welcomes over 170 new pupils to the College. Our Admissions Team is very aware that choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a parent will make, and that the process is different for every family, because every child is different.
Our website will give you some real insights into Lancing. However, we feel that nothing can replace a personal visit. It is an opportunity to get under the skin of Lancing and to hear and see for yourself how we would bring out the best in your child and enable them to thrive and to move into their future with confidence.
Every personal visit includes a meeting with the Head Master, the Director of Admissions, a Housemaster/Housemistress, and some of our amazing pupils, to help you experience the magic of Lancing.
For entry into Years 10–12 and for international applications (non-UK based pupils), please start the enquiry process by contacting the relevant Admissions Manager according to year group, with a copy of the pupil’s two most recent school reports.
Key Dates on Third Form/Year 9 Entry
(13 years)
2026
Places for 2026 are limited. Please contact us to enquire about availability.
If you would like to apply for a place then please contact Mrs Lianne Crosby-Mathews in the Admissions office on 01273 465 805 or admissions@lancing.org.uk
Applications for Third Form (Year 9) Scholarships for September 2026 entry will open in September 2025.
The deadline for scholarship applications and supporting documentation is 30 November 2025.
Supporting documentation may not be submitted after the deadline.
Scholarship Assessment Days for 2026 entry:
19 January 2026 – 13+ Art, Sports & Peter Robinson Scholarship Assessment Day
20 January 2026 – 13+ Ken Shearwood All-Rounder Award Assessment Day
21 January 2026 – 13+ Drama Scholarship Assessment Day
26–28 January 2026 – 13+ Music Scholarship Assessment Days
3–4 February 2026 – 13+ Academic Scholarship Assessment Days
For further information, please visit our Scholarships page.
2027
Our Year 7 Route assessments will take place in the Advent Term 2025.
The deadline for registration for the Year 7 Route is 17 October 2025.
2028
The Advance Pre-Test Programme Assessment and Familiarisation Day will take place on Tuesday 13 January 2026.
The deadline for registration for the Advance Pre-Test Programme is 28 October 2025.
Key Dates on Sixth Form (A Level) Entry
(16 years)
2026
If you would like to apply for a place then please contact Mrs Sabina Pinto in the Admissions office on 01273 465 807 or admissions@lancing.org.uk
Assessments for Sixth Form entry in 2026 will take place on Friday 7 November 2025 (International students – remotely) and on Saturday 8 November 2025 (UK students).
The deadline for registration for Sixth Form entry in 2026 is 17 October 2025.
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