Immanuel College, Bushey Admission Guide (2026-2027)

Immanuel College is an independent school, so you apply directly to the school (not through a Local Authority Common Application Form). Register online with the Admissions Office and pay the registration fee by the school's deadline (typically mid-to-late November of Year 6 — confirm the current date). Your child then sits the 11+ entrance exam at the school in December — four multiple-choice GL Assessment papers in English, Maths and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning — together with an interview; offers are typically posted in early February. Entry is on the basis of performance in the exam, with priority for Jewish families; there is no catchment area, and pupils join from across Greater London and the Home Counties.

Immanuel College is an independent school with no catchment area. Entry is on the basis of performance in the entrance exam, with priority for Jewish families; pupils travel in from across Greater London and the Home Counties.

Immanuel offers academic scholarships (automatic consideration on exam performance) and a Jewish Life & Learning Scholarship (an additional paper on exam day); ask the Admissions Office about bursaries.

Immanuel College, Bushey uses the GL Assessment 11+ format. Our Practice Papers is a great way to practice for the exam — with full video explanations for every question.

Immanuel College is a selectively academic independent school, and entry at 11+ is competitive. The school combines a robust secular curriculum with a comprehensive programme of Jewish Studies, and pupils are taught in an intimate environment — the whole school (Reception to Year 13) numbers roughly 580–590 pupils, which supports small classes and individual attention.

Results are strong across both GCSE and A-Level, with the great majority of leavers progressing to university, including Russell Group destinations. Because published headline figures change each year, confirm the latest GCSE and A-Level results — and the most recent inspection findings — on the school’s own results and inspection pages.

Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from modern science laboratories, technology suites and creative-arts spaces, and an extensive co-curricular programme spanning music, drama, sport and community and charity work.

Jewish values are central to the community: a dedicated Jewish Life & Learning Department fosters daily Tefillah and Jewish Studies alongside the academic curriculum, and the school describes itself as warm and family-oriented. Pastoral support is delivered through form tutors, Heads of Year and a dedicated pastoral team, and the admissions process explicitly values pupils who are curious, respectful and kind as well as academically able.

The 11-acre Bushey campus (centred on the historic Caldecote Towers) sits about 10 miles from central London, with a coach network serving North-West London. Co-curricular life is wide-ranging, with strong provision in sport, music, drama and the arts, plus an extensive roster of trips, community activities and charity work.

For the latest detail on houses, clubs, trips and the pastoral structure, see the school’s own pages, as provision is regularly updated.

How do I apply to Immanuel College at 11+?
Apply directly to the school: register online with the Admissions Office and pay the registration fee by the school's deadline (typically mid-to-late November of Year 6). There is no Local Authority Common Application Form for entry.

What is the Immanuel College 11+ exam?
Four multiple-choice GL Assessment papers in English, Maths and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, sat at the school in December, together with an interview.

Is Immanuel College selective, and does it charge fees?
Yes — it is a selective independent (fee-paying) Jewish co-educational school; fees are around £29,700 a year (confirm the current figure).

Does Immanuel College have a catchment area?
No — entry is on the basis of performance in the entrance exam, with priority for Jewish families; pupils join from across Greater London and the Home Counties.

When are offers made?
Offer letters are typically posted in early February; accept your place by the school's deadline.

Is the school still open after the 2026 closure news?
Yes — after announcing a proposed closure in April 2026, the school secured a rescue deal (agreed in principle on 24 April 2026) and remains open. Confirm current 2027-entry arrangements directly with the school.

Are scholarships available?
Yes — academic scholarships (automatic consideration on exam performance) and a Jewish Life & Learning Scholarship (an additional paper on exam day).

How can my child prepare?
Practise the GL Assessment 11+ format across English, Maths and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. ExamTutor offers GL-style practice papers with full video explanations.

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