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 634201/297 or email admissions@princethorpe.co.uk
Open Events
Whole School Open Morning
Thursday 13 March 2025, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Come and explore Princethorpe on a normal working day. You will be toured by our Year 8s and 9s where you'll experience first hand what being a Princethorpe pupil is really all about.
This is a great opportunity for those looking to join Princethorpe in September 2026 and beyond. We also recommend anyone looking at joining Princethorpe in Years 8 to 10 in September 2025 to come along and see the College.
Years 9 - 11 Curriculum Insights Evening (External Applications)
Thursday 9 January 2025 from 6.15pm to 8.00pm
Interested in finding out more about Princethorpe’s Year 9 to 11 Curriculum? Join us for our Curriculum Insights Evening on Thursday 9 January 2025 from 6.15pm to 8.00pm.
Aimed at pupils currently in Years 8 and 9 not at Princethorpe College, the event will run in parallel to the College’s Year 9 Options Evening and will give visitors an overview of the Key Stage 4 curriculum at Princethorpe.
Taster Events
Sixth Form Taster Days (external Applications)
Thursday 12 December 2024 (fully booked) and Tuesday 14 January 2025
Our Sixth Form Taster Days are for external candidates considering joining Princethorpe College for Sixth Form in September 2025. These Taster Days are a great way for you to experience Sixth Form life and take part in the subjects that you are considering taking.
Year 5 Girls and Boys Try Tag Rugby
Friday 24 January, 4.15pm to 6.00pm
Our Try Tag Rugby taster is aimed at Year 5s who are interested in attending a training session on our astroturf, learning new skills and making friends. Aimed at girls and boys of all abilities, the event will finish with a mini tournament and refreshments for spectators.
“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."