Are you interested in joining us at Thomas Estley?
Are you interested in applying for a year 7 place at Thomas Estley?
Our 'Open College' event for children who are due to join us in autumn 2026 will take place 9th-11th September 2025.
Come and visit the college during the morning for a no-frills authentic taste of the daily learning experience, where you can tour a variety of lessons and ask our students and staff about college life. Daytime tours will take place each morning at 9am and 11.30am.
In addition to these, an open evening will be held on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 5pm, where you will have an opportunity to visit our subject departments and investigate outcomes and experiences.
Please use the following links to book a place on either a daytime tour and/or the open evening:
Open College Tour (Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 9am)
Open College Tour (Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 11.30am)
Open College Tour (Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 9am)
Open College Tour (Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 11.30am)
Open College Evening (Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 5pm)
Open College Tour (Thursday 11th September 2025 at 9am)
Open College Tour (Thursday 11th September 2025 at 11.30am)
Meanwhile, you can find out more about us by:
- Looking at our college Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thomasestley/
- Asking our current students and parents
Don’t forget the closing date for secondary school applications is 31st October and you can apply online at https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-admissions/apply-for-a-secondary-school-place
Late applications are not guaranteed a place.
Some useful links:
School uniform suppliers -
Thomas Estley Facebook page -
Young Minds - mental health support