Preparing for the Future
One of the long-term advantages of a Copthill education is our commitment to helping every child discover and develop their individual strengths and passions.
As pupils approach the transition to secondary school, we provide personalised preparation for entrance exams, ensuring each child is ready for the setting that suits them best. There’s no single “right” choice—our focus is on keeping options open and supporting families in finding the path that fits their child, whether that’s in the state or independent sector.
At Copthill, we equip children not just for the next step, but for a lifetime of confident, curious learning.
“What we appreciated most was that Copthill didn’t push one particular route. Whether we were looking at grammar schools or independent options, the advice was balanced, practical, and always centred around what was best for our child.” – Parent of Copthill Leaver 2024
| Secondary School |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
| Final Destination |
Awards |
Awarded Places |
Final Destination |
Awards |
Awarded Places |
Final Destination |
Awards |
Awarded Places |
| Bourne Grammar School |
5 |
– |
11 |
7 |
– |
10 |
7 |
– |
10 |
| Denstone College |
1 |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
0 |
– |
– |
| Gresham’s School |
1 |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
1 |
0 |
– |
– |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls School |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
| Oakham School |
10 |
1 (A) |
16 |
8 |
5 (S) 1 (M) |
9 |
4 |
– |
– |
| Oundle School |
2 |
– |
5 |
1 |
1 (M) |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
| Stamford School |
14 |
6 (S) 3 (M) |
17 |
12 |
1 (A) 5 (S) |
15 |
14 |
4 (S) |
– |
| Spalding High School |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
| The King’s Cathedral School |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
| The Peterborough School |
– |
– |
1 |
2 |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
| Other State School |
3 |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
4 |
– |
– |
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| Home Education |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
0 |
– |
– |
| International |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
0 |
– |
– |
| Total |
38 |
– |
– |
35 |
– |
– |
37 |
– |
– |
