In the nursery, children often start on a part-time basis, attending a minimum of three of the ten available sessions. They can build these up to full time as they gain confidence.

All children are invited for a "taster" morning before joining, and meet the Headmistress with their parents. The older the child the more formal the entry assessment.

“Ripley is a tight knit community where everyone knows everyone else” - Past Pupil