The cuts are from QF1 to QF2 then onto final qualifying (based in stages).
This is a cut & paste from the European tour qualifying school.
Q. How many entrants get through from 1st to 2nd Stage?
A. It is anticipated that there will be over 700 participants at 1st Stage and around 25% will go through to 2nd Stage. The exact number of qualifiers will be determined during the respective Sections of 1st Stage.
Q. How many entrants progress from 2nd Stage to the Final Stage?
A. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 310 participants at 2nd Stage and around 80 (25%) will progress to the Final Stage. The exact number of qualifiers will be determined during the week of 2nd Stage.
Q. How many players get a ‘Tour Card’ through the Qualifying School?
A. The leading 30 players (and ties) at the Final Stage will be eligible for Category 11 Membership of the European Tour for the following season.