Open Evening / Open Day
An event held by grammar schools where prospective families can visit, ask questions, and learn about the school.
Definition
Open evenings (or open mornings/days) are events held by grammar schools each year — typically in the autumn and spring terms of Year 5 — to allow prospective families to see the school, meet staff, and ask questions about admissions. Attending open evenings is strongly encouraged. They help families understand each school's ethos, facilities, co-curricular activities, and oversubscription criteria. This information is important when deciding which schools to list on the Secondary Common Application Form. Grammar schools typically publicise their open evening dates on their websites from September each year.
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