About the school
Ardingly College is a school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, with entry points including Year 7, Year 9 and Sixth Form. Its website also states that it offers A Levels or the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £180 registration fee. |
📅 Open days: For the 11+ page shown, open mornings were listed for Friday 18th Sept. and Saturday 3rd Oct 2026; the Admissions Welcome page also lists a Lower School Open Morning on 17 Sep 2027.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths |
📄 Free Ardingly College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | Students based in the UK should register using the form below; there is a separate registration process for students who are based overseas. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 14 Nov 2026 |
The admissions page provided is for 11+ (2027) entry, not the next cycle. For 2027 entry, the registration deadline was 2026-10-16, the 11+ Engagement Day was 2026-11-14, scholarships were assessed during 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-20, offers were sent in December 2026, and the page states an acceptance deadline of March 2026. It also lists open mornings on 2026-09-18 and 2026-10-03, and the Admissions Welcome page lists a Lower School Open Morning on 2027-09-17.
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