The Highcrest Academy

Year 7 Admission 2026

Pupils entering the Academy since September 2013 have been admitted following the ‘new’ Admissions Policy.

The Highcrest Academy is an All Ability Academy. This is a unique choice for parents in Buckinghamshire.  To achieve a balanced intake reflecting the ability of all students who apply, we ask all applicants to take a Banding Test, (Non Verbal Reasoning Test). Students will then be arranged in four bands, each representing 25% of the ability range as indicated by the Banding Test. Places will be offered equally to each band applying the criteria set out in the Admissions policy.

Admissions Policy & Arrangements 2025 - 2026

Admissions Policy & Arrangements 2026 - 2027

Admissions Policy & Arrangements 2024 - 2025 

Banding Test FAQs

Banding Test Information for Parents

Letter to Parents in Year 5