Ashmole Academy

Ashmole Academy in Southgate, London uses School's Own (Musical Aptitude). The assessment tests students under strict standardized timed conditions using multiple-choice optical answer sheets or written papers.

Ashmole Academy offers approximately 261 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Mostly proximity based, but up to 20 places are offered for musical aptitude.

Places allocated primarily on distance from the school. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Submit the Common Application Form. Submit a supplementary form if applying for a music place. Key dates: Registration Opens: 5 Jan 2026; Registration Closes: 1 May 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): Listening: 17 May 2026, Auditions: 7-9 July 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: If applying for a musical aptitude place, prepare thoroughly for the aural tests., Ensure proximity to the school if applying under distance criteria.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the School's Own (Musical Aptitude) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.