Entry at 11+

For entry in September 2009

Boys and girls who will be 11 years old on 1st September of the year of proposed entry sit an Entrance Examination early in January of the same year. There will be three papers, one each in Mathematics, English (see right) and Reasoning (see below). All candidates will automatically be considered for academic scholarships.

The closing date for application is November 30.

The examination date for 2009 will be Tuesday 6 January 2009. During the examination day, prospective pupils will also have the opportunity to sample one of the many activities that we have on offer.

Prospective pupils are invited for interview at the end of January. Candidates are interviewed by a member of staff, and may be asked to read a passage out loud and talk about their hobbies and interests.

Since 2006 the school has been using a new computerised Reasoning Test, which candidates sit online during the course of the examination day. The questions are a combination of verbal and non-verbal reasoning and are designed to be user-friendly.

Click here to see the style of the exam and a number of sample questions.

Offers of places
Offers for 11+ places will be sent out in February, in line with other local independent schools. Parents will normally be asked to reply promptly. A few candidates may be placed on a Waiting List and will be informed if and when a place becomes available.

For copies of the current prospectus and any enquiries, please contact the Admissions Secretary.

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