Visit the School
There are a number of opportunities to visit Princethorpe during the course of the year, in order for prospective pupils and their parents to get a true flavour of the school before registering to take the entrance examinations in November or applying for Sixth Form.
Prospective families are also very welcome to attend our PTA Summer Fete and Motoring Festival in June and our PTA Christmas Fair in December. See website calendar for details.
If you have any specific queries about visiting Princethorpe College please do speak to our friendly Admissions Team on 01926 634201 or email admissions@princethorpe.co.uk
Open Events
Summer Open Evening - Wednesday 5 June 2024
Wednesday 5 June 2024, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Join us for our Summer Open Evening and take a look around the school. Visit departments, take part in activities and hear from our Headmaster, Mr Grove du Toit about what a Princethorpe education can do for your child.
Taster Events
Year 5 Taster Days - May and June 2024
Year 5 Taster days take place over several days in May and June.
Aimed at prospective Year 5 pupils, our Taster Days are a great way for your child to really experience Princethorpe during a normal school day.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Say Hello To Hockey - Saturday 11 May 2024
The morning is aimed at children of all skill levels, including those who have not necessarily played hockey before. Taught by Princethorpe's experienced sports coaches, including national level hockey players, this event is aimed at both boys and girls and will be a fun and informal experience of this energetic and fast paced sport.
This event is open to children who do not attend a Foundation prep school.
Other Events
Princethorpe and Wigley Group National Schools’ Two Day Event
Saturday 25 May – Sunday 26 May 2024
The twenty third Princethorpe - Wigley Group National Schools’ Two Day Event
A leading equestrian event bringing together hundreds of school and riding club competitors from across the UK continues for 2024, attracting entries from all over the country.
PTA Summer Fete and Motoring Festival
Sunday 30 June 2024
This event takes place in the Orchard between 2.00pm and 4.30pm. There is lots of entertainment both for children and adults alike, which often includes a large inflatable slide for the kids, BBQ, refreshments, bar, pupils’ stalls, over 30 external stalls, a raffle and many, many more exciting things for all the family to enjoy.
“We bought our son to an open day after a recommendation from friends he absolutely loved it, came out and said he'd love to go to school there if possible.”
“Can I just say that last night was a really wonderful event, everything was perfect. Jacob and my wife and I would like to thank you for allowing us to explore your school, and we look forward to seeing if this will be a long- term fixture.”
“We were particularly impressed with the students that showed us around on the open day. Very informative and a credit to the school.”
"My daughter fell in love with the school at our first visit. We were very impressed with the facilities, attentive teachers and staff and the care for overall well being of the students."