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Salesian College
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Salesian College
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Description: Salesian College
119 Reading Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6PA
Telephone: 01252 893000
Open events: Please visit Open Events - Salesian College to register for our latest Open Event.
Key dates: Admissions Key Dates: Registration - November the year prior to entry Entrance Exam – January for entry in September Please visit Registration - Salesian College for more details

Autumn term: Wednesday 3 September 2025 (Y7 & Sixth Form) or Thursday 4 September 2025 to Friday 12 December 2025
Half term: Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025

Spring term: Wednesday 7 January 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026
Half term: Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026

Summer term: Monday 20 April 2026 to Wednesday 8 July 2026
Half term: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
Age Range: Senior to 18
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Boys + 6th Form Girls
Exams offered: A Level, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), GCSE
Scholarships and Bursaries - Further Information
Scholarships Offered:
Year 7 Entry: We offer 10 Academic Scholarships based solely on performance in the Entrance Examination. The current scholarship provides a 10% reduction in fees for Years 7-11.  
Sixth Form: Up to eight scholarships are available for entry to the Sixth Form, categorised as follows:
Salesian Ethos Scholarships
Outstanding Ability Scholarships
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Each scholarship offers a reduction in fees of £1,500 annually for each of the two years of Sixth Form study, subject to satisfactory performance and review at the end of the Lower Sixth.
Bursaries:
Means Tested: bursaries are available for any prospective family to apply for. The application process is managed by Bursary Administration Limited, who will arrange a home visit (online if necessary).
Keeping Families Together: Any student, boy or girl, who enters the Salesian College Sixth Form and has a younger sibling studying at the College, is entitled to a Keeping Families Together award. The financial worth of this award is a 25% discount off the tuition fees for each year of sixth form study.
For more information please visit Scholarships & Bursaries - Salesian College
 
Headmaster: Mr Gerard T Owens, MA Hons, PGCE
 
Founded in 1901, Salesian College proudly celebrates its rich heritage while embracing the present and preparing for the future. As an independent Roman Catholic grammar school for boys aged 11 to 18, with a co-educational Sixth Form, the College offers a nurturing and inclusive setting where students flourish.
Rooted in a tradition of excellence, the College is committed to nurturing, challenging, and inspiring each student to achieve remarkable things. Education at Salesian goes beyond academic success – it is about building character, fostering meaningful relationships, and cultivating a spirit of support and compassion within the community.
Guided by the teachings of St. John Bosco, the College creates an environment where kindness, understanding, and collaboration empower every young person to thrive. Its distinctive educational philosophy, known as the preventive system, is founded on reason, religion, and loving kindness.
Salesian College is proud of its outstanding academic achievements, recognised by both ISI and CSI, and of the unwavering dedication of its staff. Lifelong bonds are formed here, and the College remains steadfast in its commitment to the personal growth of every student. Each individual is guided, supported, and encouraged to discover and develop their unique gifts.
Located on the Surrey/Hampshire border, the College has excellent transport links via road and rail, and a network of dedicated school bus routes.
Admission. Entry is via an Informal Interview with a member of our Senior Leadership Team; reference from the current school, and Entrance Exam results, held in January for entry the following September.
Fees per term (2025–2026). The annual College tuition fee for all students in Years 7-13 is £15,900 (£5,300 per term). Fees exclude VAT.
Further information. Please visit our website www.salesiancollege.com or email admissions@salesiancollege.com to arrange a visit.
Charitable status. Salesian College Farnborough Limited is a Registered Charity, number 1130166. It exists to provide education in North East Hampshire and neighbouring counties.
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