Allocation pattern
Partial academic pathway
The school fills part of its intake through an academic pathway that uses SEAG scores, and the rest through non-academic criteria. Check how many places sit in each pathway before relying on either.
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Campbell College: SEAG score and admissions criteria
This page shows exactly how Campbell College used SEAG results to allocate Year 8 places,
taken from the school’s own published admissions criteria. It is one of the
63 school evidence cards in our SEAG admissions guide.
How places were allocated for September 2026
- 130 places. The first 91 are allocated on rank order of SEAG Score (Total Standardised Age Score), highest first.
- Places are then allocated to boarding applicants, who must remain boarders through Years 8–12.
- The remaining places are filled from a pool of up to 72 applicants (identified by score), using the school’s sub-criteria.
- Campbell is a fee-charging voluntary grammar: 2025–26 day fees are £3,932 per year and boarding fees £23,897 per year; academic scholarships are offered.
About 70% of places (91) go on SEAG score, with boarding places allocated separately and the rest decided from a score-ranked pool. Campbell is one of the few grammars charging substantial day fees, so cost sits alongside the assessment.
Recent admissions history
| Entry year | Places | Applications (all prefs) | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 130 | 146 | 138* |
| 2024/25 | 130 | 130 | 137* |
| 2025/26 | 130 | 145 | 137* |
*Includes statemented pupils and those admitted under appeal or at the direction of the Exceptional Circumstances Body, as stated by the school.
Worth asking at the open day
How many places went to boarders last year? · What was the lowest score admitted for a day place?
Source — School-published · September 2026 entry · Verified 9 July 2026
Admissions Criteria 2026-2027 (PDF) → · School website →
These figures describe past cycles. Always read the school’s current published
criteria in full before listing it — criteria can change year to year.
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