Our Selection Criteria
BY IONA HUTCHINSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
We apply a 'complete child' approach to our recruitment. From the moment a prospective pupil walks through our doors, we are keen to understand who they are and who they can become.
Each child is recognised as an indvidual with unique talents and potential.
We believe in our holistic approach to education, which balances academic ambition with character development, access to endless opportunities, and the most forward-thinking education in the UK.
Selection, therefore, is not solely based on academic criteria, but also considers the character, interests, talents, and personality of every individual child.
Our recruitment process goes to great lengths to ensure that each applicant has the best opportunity to showcase their potential.
13+ entry
We welcome boys and girls who demonstrate the potential to become academically ambitious, inspired, and independent learners. You will also be enthusiastic, passionate, and ready to make the most of the breadth of opportunities that we offer.
At 13+, successful candidates are ready to explore, to challenge themselves - academically, socially, artistically, and athletically. We don't expect every child to be outstanding in every area, but we believe in creating a try everything attitude. Each individual should also have the personality and character for life within a busy independent school, such as independence, moral-courage, and kindness.
16+ entry
At 16+ we look for those who have demonstrated real academic ability and ambition, and the ability to take ownership of their learning. Our Sixth Form flies by in a whirlwind of challenge and discovery.
Our pupils are bright, highly motivated, and intellectually curious. Successful candidates will thrive in an environment where they are willing to push boundaries, think critically, and explore deep intellectual discussion and debate. We look for candidates who will leave us not only with excellent academic results, but with the ability to think, innovate, and lead.
I am often asked: what makes the perfect Carthusian?
The answer is not found in a rigid checklist of achievements, but in the energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity our pupils bring with them.
We look for individuals who can combine their academic strengths and ambition with a willingness to immerse themselves in the breadth of opportunity which Charterhouse offers.
Our admissions process isn’t about finding one type of pupil; it’s about discovering all types of individuals.
IONA HUTCHINSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
