13+ Entry

Joining Forest at 13+

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Forest School does not reserve a set number of places for entry at 13+. The number offered will vary according to the size of the cohort in Year 8 coming through to Year 9.

Entry requirements

Candidates should have reached the age of 13 before 1 September in the year of entry.

Selection criteria

Performance in English and Mathematics examinations.
A written, confidential report from the current school.
After the entrance examinations, candidates who have performed well and who are being considered for a place will be invited to attend an interview with a senior member of staff when they will have the opportunity to talk about their interests and achievements, both academic and co-curricular.

Entrance Examination

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Download 13+ Sample Papers:

Sample Paper 1

Sample Paper 2

Scholarships

Up to the equivalent of 2 places may be awarded annually to candidates at 13+ following scholarship assessment. The number of places allocated includes both scholarship and bursary awards. These awards are available to new entrants and internal candidates who do not already hold an award amounting to 50% fee remission.