Specialist aptitude tests

For 2025 entry, the specialist aptitude tests will be held in September and October for:

  • Ashcroft Technology Academy
  • Chestnut Grove Academy
  • Saint Cecilia's Church of England School

If you are considering applying for a specialist aptitude place in a Wandsworth school:

  1. Complete the school's Specialist Place Application Form
  2. Return it to the school by the relevant closing date
  3. Include the school as a preference on your online application or Common Application Form
Specialist aptitude test dates

School

Specialist Place Application Form deadline

Date of test

Ashcroft Technology Academy - up to 24 specialist places in Technology

Return the Ashcroft Specialist Place Application Form by 30 September 2024 14 and 15 October 2024
Chestnut Grove Academy - up to 30 specialist places each in Art and Design and Modern Foreign Languages Complete the Chestnut Grove Specialist Place Application Form on the school's website by midday on 6 September 2024 14 September 2024 (9am to 12 noon)

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School - 9 foundation and 9 open specialist places in Music

Complete the Saint Cecilia Specialist Place Application Form by 8 October 2024 Preliminary assessment 18 October 2024 and final assessment 24 October 2024

You can also request a paper copy of the Specialist Place Application Form from the school.

Provision of Specialist Test Scores

Schools will directly provide you with your child’s specialist test score prior to the closing date for applications. This is a requirement of the national admissions code and will help you to assess whether your child may be eligible for a specialist aptitude place at Ashcroft Technology Academy, Chestnut Grove Academy or Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School.