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St. Dominic's Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Stafford, Staffordshire, with a published age range of 4-18.

St. Dominic's Grammar School
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Mind, body and spirit are the organising ideas in St. Dominic's Grammar School's all-through provision. The Brewood setting runs from pre-preparatory learning to A level, with flexibility intended to support individual learning needs as pupils progress. Early years, prep, senior school and Sixth Form sit within one connected framework, giving the curriculum a continuous rather than compartmentalised shape.
Year 7 entry combines an 11+ assessment in English, mathematics and verbal reasoning with a previous-school reference and a conversation about the pupil's enthusiasm and commitment. Applicants for other year groups complete appropriate testing, a day visit and an interview. Sixth Form entry depends on GCSE performance and interview, with a bespoke and personalised curriculum for older pupils.
Two double PE lessons each week, before-school clubs, lunchtime sessions and extended-day activities take learning beyond the core timetable. Scholarship routes cover academic work, sport, performing arts and art, with auditions or application evidence where appropriate. The breadth of opportunity sits alongside the stated aim of dynamic teaching and subject choice.
The admissions policy welcomes a wide ability range while asking applicants to show that they can access the curriculum. Direct admissions, individual assessment, subject options and regular co-curricular activity give this Brewood community its particular independent character, from early years through Sixth Form.
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Staffordshire and England.
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Staffordshire and England.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Year 7 entrance examination
3 October 2026
Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissionsLatest inspection: 7 November 2023
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FAQ
St. Dominic's Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Year 7 entrance examination: 3 October 2026
St. Dominic's Grammar School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 7 November 2023.