Allocation pattern
Band priority
SEAG scores are grouped into bands. Every child in Band 1 is considered before any child in Band 2, and so on. Within an oversubscribed band, published tie-break criteria — not the score — decide who gets a place.
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Dominican College, Fortwilliam: SEAG score and admissions criteria
This page shows exactly how Dominican College, Fortwilliam 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
- 150 places. Pupils are admitted by SEAG Band: all Band 1 applicants before any Band 2, and so on, until places are filled.
- Within an oversubscribed Band the subsidiary criteria apply in order: a sibling currently enrolled or selected → a sibling previously enrolled → the eldest girl of the family → entitlement to Free School Meals → a Child Looked After → a girl from a listed feeder primary → date of birth (oldest first) → random selection.
- No capital fee; a voluntary contribution of £120 per year is requested.
Band comes first — the exact score within a Band is not used. Within a Band, sibling links, eldest-girl, Free School Meals and feeder-primary criteria decide, ending with age and a random draw. Check the definitions before assuming one applies.
Recent admissions history
| Entry year | Places | Applications (all prefs) | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 160+ | 185 | 162* |
| 2024/25 | 150 | 217 | 156* |
| 2025/26 | 150 | 171 | 154* |
+2023/24 admissions number reflects a temporary variation. *Admitted totals include pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs and others admitted outside the standard number, as stated by the school.
Worth asking at the open day
Which Band did the last admitted girl come from last year? · How many places went to the feeder-primary criterion?
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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