11+ Entry

Approximately 140 places are available for external boys and girls in September each year, to join our pupils from the Preparatory School to form eight classes in Year 7. Our aim is to create an inclusive, diverse and collaborative learning environment. Candidates should have reached the age of 11 before 1 September in the year of entry.

Registering your child

For September 2024 entry, parents are required to complete the online Senior School Registration form by midday on Friday 24 November 2023 and submit a non-refundable registration fee of £150 (overseas registration are £200). Parents are advised to read through the relevant guidelines below and visit the school before applying.

Selection criteria

• Entrance Assessment Test
• Interview
• Collaborative Task
• School Reference

Examination Assessment Test

The 11+ entrance test will take the form of digital and written tests. Part one will consist of a digital test and is adaptive, so the questions will get easier or harder dependent on how the prospective pupil is answering them. This section is one hour in length and includes; Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Part Two will be non-adaptive, so the difficulty level of each question is not based on the candidate’s previous responses. This section will also be one hour and will include; Puzzles and Problem Solving, Creative Comprehension and a paper-based assessment of written English.

Parents are strongly encouraged to read the 11+ Guidelines and FAQ document below:

Guidelines 11+ 2024

Parents FAQ

Sample Paper – English Writing Section

Familiarisation material: Forest School’s Familiarisation Exercise

To find out more about Scholarships, Bursaries and Assisted Places offered at 11+ please click here.

11+ Entry Senior School Registration Form