Admissions

We invite anyone who is sitting the higher tier GCSE mathematics paper and interested in studying mathematics and further mathematics at A-level, to apply to study at CMS. It’s easy to apply, you just need to complete the application form below.

You can read our full admission policy here. The admissions deadline for September 2027 entry is January 12^th 2027.

Applications for September 2027

1. Apply

From the 5^th of October, there will be a link on the CMS website for applications.

You’ll also need to send us your predicted grades.

2. Aptitude Test

Aptitude tests will take place around the end of January or the start of February.

If you pass the aptitude test you’ll be invited to an interview.

3. Interview

Interviews will be held in February and/ or March. In the interview, we’ll ask you to solve a problem with the guidance of a teacher and talk to you about why you want to study with us.

4. Conditional Offer

That the conditional offers will be based on students achieving

Seven GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including GCSE Maths grade 8 or 9
GCSE Combined Science 8-8 or higher or separate science grade 8 or higher in the subject they wish to study.
GCSE English grade 5 or higher

5. Firm Offer

We will send out firm offers after results are confirmed in August.

CMS Aptitude Test

What does the test involve?

Our admissions aptitude test is designed to test your mathematical thinking, rather than just the depth of your knowledge. It will only cover GCSE Mathematics content. The full content can be found on the specification. We have produced a specimen paper in advance to help you prepare. You can find this below.

We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the specimen paper before the aptitude test.

Our admissions test for September 2027 entry will take place on Saturday 6th February 2027.

Please note: Student scripts from the Aptitude Test will be kept for 3 months from when offers are made and at least until the end of June of that academic year.

Aptitude Test Preparation Workshop will take place :

Online – TBC
In-person – TBC

We will contact all applicants invited to the Aptitude Test shortly after the application deadline. You will be asked to rank your preferred workshop session, and places will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. If we are unable to offer you your first choice, we will allocate you a place in an alternative session.

Academic interviews will take place in March 2027.

Students will be selected on merit according to demonstrated mathematical potential.