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Secondary School
Application forms for Secondary School may be obtained from the School Office or submitted electronically upon request.
Year 7 Entry
The Year 7 entrance examination is held twice yearly (November and March) and consists of:
- Online CAT4 Assessment (covering verbal, spatial, quantitative, and non-verbal reasoning).
- Separate English and Mathematics assessments.
- Face-to-face interview (parent/guardian must be present)
If a pupil does not meet the required standard, a meeting may be held to discuss areas for improvement and, where appropriate, the possibility of reassessment.
*(Large Photo of Secondary school students)*
Years 8–11 Entry
For entry into Years 8–11, the same entrance process applies. Applications may be submitted at any point during the academic year, subject to availability.
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Placement is determined by the child’s age as of 31st August, in line with the British academic year. The school reserves the right to assess and determine the most appropriate year placement where a child’s academic readiness, developmental needs, or educational background suggests an alternative placement may be more suitable.
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YEAR GROUP | MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT AUG 31st
|
|---|---|
Year 7 | 12 Years
|
Year 8
| 13 Years
|
Year 9
| 14 Years
|
Year 10
| 15 Years
|
Year 11 | 16 Years |
When your child starts school at Ocean Crest School, you will be required to complete a number of forms providing important information about your child, including:
Health and medical information
Dietary requirement
Homework arrangements
Emergency contact details, including telephone numbers we can use to reach you when necessary
All information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and managed in accordance with the school’s data protection and safeguarding procedures.
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Excellence:
We set ambitious goals and strive for outstanding results through intention, effort, and adaptability.
Respect
We celebrate diversity and promote kindness, acceptance, and understanding. We encourage pupils to value each other’s strengths and opinions.
Collaboration:
We value teamwork and collaborative learning, developing key skills for life beyond school through group work and independent learning.
Innovation:
We value honesty and strong moral principles, teaching students to take responsibility for their actions and make ethical choices guided by Christian values.
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Your admissions journey
Ambition shaped into achievement.
Our Secondary School supports students through Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, combining the rigour of the UK National Curriculum with meaningful Nigerian context. Specialist teaching, leadership opportunities and Cambridge IGCSE preparation equip every learner to think independently, communicate confidently and thrive beyond school.
School hours
8:00am - 3:00pm
Curriculum
British & Nigerian Curriculum
Learning approach
Years 7-11 · Ages 12-16
Qualification pathway
Cambridge IGCSE
Your admissions journey
Four clear steps to joining us.
01
Visit us
Tour the campus, meet our specialist Secondary teachers and discover how Ocean Crest prepares students for academic success, leadership and life beyond school.
02
Apply & submit documents
Complete the application form and provide the required identity, medical, safeguarding and recent academic records for review.
03
Entrance assessment
Year 7 applicants complete an online CAT4 assessment alongside separate English and Mathematics assessments. The same entrance process applies to Years 8–11.
01
Family interview & offer
The student and parent or guardian attend a face-to-face interview. The Admissions Team then reviews the full application and confirms the outcome.
Your admissions journey
What you’ll need.
Discover the strong foundations that prepare learners for Secondary School. Every pathway is connected by the same commitment to character, competence and curiosity.
Birth certificate and immunisation records — original and photocopy
Recent certified medical report
Three recent passport photographs
Previous school report and confidential reference, where applicable
Educational psychologist, IEP, specialist or therapy reports, where applicable
Secondary School age guide
Placement follows the child’s age on 31 August, while also
Year 7
12 years
Year 8
13 years
Year 9
14 years
Year 10
15 years
Year 11
16 years
Preparing for Secondary School
Starting Secondary, made reassuring.
Before your child begins, we collect the academic, health, safeguarding and family information needed to support a confident transition into Secondary School.
Health & medical information
Academic reports & reference
Home arrangements
Emergency contacts
“Ocean Crest challenges me to think independently, lead confidently and aim higher.”
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Explore other school stages.
Before your child begins, we collect the academic, health, safeguarding and family information needed to support a confident transition into Secondary School.
Ages 1.8–5
Early Years Foundation Stage
A joyful, play-led foundation that develops communication, confidence, early numeracy and school readiness.
Years 1–6 · Ages 6–11
Primary School
A broad, purposeful curriculum that strengthens literacy, numeracy, creativity, communication and independent learning.
Explore primary ➜
What curriculum does Primary School follow?
We set ambitious goals and strive for outstanding results through intention, effort, and adaptability.
Can my child join during the term?
We celebrate diversity and promote kindness, acceptance, and understanding. We encourage pupils to value each other’s strengths and opinions.
How is my child assessed for Secondary admission?
We value teamwork and collaborative learning, developing key skills for life beyond school through group work and independent learning.
When is the Year 7 entrance examination held?
We value honesty and strong moral principles, teaching students to take responsibility for their actions and make ethical choices guided by Christian values.
What are the Primary School hours?
We value honesty and strong moral principles, teaching students to take responsibility for their actions and make ethical choices guided by Christian values.
Is there a sibling discount?
We value honesty and strong moral principles, teaching students to take responsibility for their actions and make ethical choices guided by Christian values.