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To book your place, please fill out the form below and a member of our Admissions Team will be in contact with you shortly.

 

Upcoming Events – 2025
 

Our Open Days and Events are the perfect chance for you to gain an insight into life at Wellesley Haddon Dene and discover what sets us apart.   

11+ Assessment Day Thursday 27th November 2025 or Wednesday 11th March, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Discover the academic potential of your child at Wellesley Haddon Dene’s exclusive 11+ Assessment Day. Our comprehensive and detailed assessment is tailored to show your child’s capabilities along with areas to focus on if you are considering the Kent 11+ test in 2025 or beyond.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Book Your Place for Wellesley Haddon Dene’s 11+ Assessment Day and set the stage for their academic success.

All assessments are open for children currently in Years 2 to 5. Don’t miss out! Learn more about the schedule of the day here.

To book your place for one of the sessions, please fill out the form below, and a member of our Admissions Team will be in contact with you shortly.

Early Years’ Christmas Open Evening (for children aged 2 to 4 years)

Wednesday 3rd December, 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Discover the joy of learning at Wellesley Haddon Dene during our Early Years Christmas Open Evening — designed especially for families considering Reception 2026 entry.

  • Explore our Nursery and Reception classrooms, beautifully set up for Christmas activities
  • Children can meet Father Christmas and receive a festive gift
  • Meet our Headmaster and Early Years & Nursery Lead
  • Enjoy a taster of our delicious school meals
  • Take an individual tour and see our nurturing, inspiring classrooms in action

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience our caring approach, small class sizes, and specialist teaching — all within a truly festive atmosphere.

Book your visit today and see why families love Wellesley Haddon Dene!

Early Years’ Stay & Play Sessions 

DateTime 
Tuesday 18th November9:00am to 11:00amWoodland Wonders
Wednesday 3rd December9:00am to 11:00amFestive Fun
Tuesday 13th January9:00am to 11:00amTeddy Bears’ Picnics
Tuesday 17th February9:00am to 11:00amChinese New Year
Tuesday 17th March9:00am to 11:00amShrove

We look forward to welcoming children aged 18 months to 4 years to join our themed Stay and Play Sessions at Wellesley Haddon Dene. This is an exciting opportunity for you to experience an enchanting morning filled with play, exploration, and creative learning in our nurturing environment, as well as meet our dedicated teachers and see our Nursery and Pre-Prep in action. 

Whole School Open Day Friday 6th March, 9:30am – 12:30pm

Join us for our Whole School Open Day and discover the excellent provision we offer children aged 2 to 11 years old.  At Wellesley Haddon Dene, we aim to develop a love of learning in all our pupils. Children are taught in small classes by dedicated staff who give every child individual attention. Our exceptional 11+ provision ensures that our pupils gain entry to their first-choice grammar schools, allowing them to succeed in life beyond Wellesley Haddon Dene.

If you are unable to attend on this date, please click here to book a personal tour.