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
Summer Open Evening
Wednesday 4 June 2025, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Come along to our Summer Open Evening and explore the school. There will be lots of activities across the subjects for you and your child to get involved in. This is a great opportunity for those looking to join Princethorpe in September 2026 and beyond.
Pre-bookings for this event have now closed. However, you are still very welcome to attend on the day and one of our friendly receptionists will register you on arrival.Taster Events
Year 6 Taster Days - SEPTEMber 2025
Our Year 6 Taster Days for September 2025 are now available. These are for pupils who are currently in Year 5, and will be in Year 6 in September 2025. They are on Wednesday 11, Tuesday 16, and Thursday 18 September 2025.
Taster Days run from 9.30am to 3.00pm and typically involve four lessons, a question and answer session with some of our current pupils and the chance to talk to the Headmaster, Mr du Toit. Snacks and lunch are provided and there is no charge.
Other Opportunities to Visit the School
Summer Fest 2025 - Sunday 29 June, 11.00am - 7.00pm
Sunday 29 June, 11.00am - 7.00pm
A fun-filled day for all the family, with live music, a theatre show, a vintage car display, literary talks, art exhibition, activities, games and crafts and lots more, as well as lots of food, drink and artisan products for all to purchase and enjoy. Entry is £5 per car to be paid on the day.
Summer Art, Photography and Design Show 2025
Summer Art, Photography and Design Show 2025
Thursday 26 June - 6.00pm to 8.30pm and Sunday 29 June - 2.00pm - 4.30pm
A celebration of our students’ GCSE and A-level Art, Photography and Design work, which will be on display in the Sixth Form Centre.
Free on Thursday 26 June
£5 per car on Sunday 29 June as it is part of the Summer Fest.
“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."