Fair Banding Test
Registration for Fair Banding is now open! Please click HERE to complete the online registration form:
The deadline for registration is Friday 5th September 2025.
What is Fair Banding?
Fair banding is a way for Brompton Academy to use a standardized test to group children by ability into bands. This helps Brompton Academy admit a balanced mix of students with different abilities.
Key Points for Parents:
Standardized Test: Your child takes a reasoning and problem-solving test, not a curriculum exam. It’s not pass or fail.
Ability Bands: Based on the test, children are placed into ability bands (5 levels).
Balanced Admissions: Schools allocate places fairly across these bands to ensure a diverse range of abilities.
Oversubscription: If more children apply than places available, the bands help decide who gets in.
Fairness: This system aims to be fairer and more inclusive than just using postcode or catchment areas.
Accessible to All: Tests are designed to be fair regardless of background, and schools can offer adjustments for children with special educational needs.
If you would like any further information regarding the Fair Banding Test, please contact our Admissions Department who will be able to assist you.
