The Language test will be live in September. Please see website for further information Admissions | William Perkin CofE High School. Parent(s) who have applied for a Language Place must also fill in their home local authority's Common Application Form. Arrangements for applications for the remaining places will be made solely in accordance with the Local Authority’s coordinated admission arrangements and should be made on the Home Local Authority Common Application Form.

What is the Language Scholarship test?

  • An aptitude test, not a test of prior knowledge.
  • There is nothing you can do to prepare or revise for the test.
  • A listening test about pattern in language.
  • Parts is in the English and part is in fictional Language.

How do I apply for language Scholarship places?

  • Complete the online Language Scholarship Application form.
  • Complete your Local Authority’s Common Application Form.

What is the pass mark for the Language Scholarship test?

  • There is no Specific pass mark.
  • The Language Scholarship list will be ranked in order of the score achieved.
  • You will be notified of your child’s score via email on Friday 16th October 2026 at 4:00pm.

Deadlines & Key Dates

  • Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12:00pm Specialist Language Application Deadline - (Not Yet Available)
  • Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 4:00pm: Specialist Language assessment day at William Perkin School CofE High School
  • Friday 16th October 2026 at 4:00pm: Specialist Language assessment results communicated to parents & carer
  • Saturday 31st October 2026: Common application form (CAF) to be submitted to your Local Authority, listing William Perkin as a preferred school choice.