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Entrance

The entrance examination takes place at the start of term in January. For boys and girls seeking to enter Year 6 [10+] and Year 7[11+], papers are taken in Verbal Reasoning, English and Mathematics. Candidates may be called for interview. Provision is made for a later examination, but only for those who had already applied but were unable to sit in January due to illness. This is subject to places still being available.

Examinations at 12+, 13+ and 14+ for entry into Years 8, 9 and 10 are also held at the same time and papers are taken in the same three areas.

Entry to the Sixth Form is by interview, offers of a place being conditional upon the G.C.S.E. grades gained. Two grade As and four grade Bs is the usual minimal requirement, ideally with grade As in the subjects to be followed at A-level.

Applications from able under-age candidates are also considered and there is provision for entry at other times of the year, particularly for those moving into the area, provided there are places available in the relevant year group.

Candidates with special needs (such as vision impairment or dyslexia) should inform the school when first making contact.

10+ (FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR 6)
11+ (FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR 7)

There are three examination papers, one each in English, Verbal Reasoning and Mathematics [Calculators are NOT allowed]. Each paper lasts approximately one hour.

12+ (FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR 8)
13+ (FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR 9)
14+(FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR 10)

There are three examination papers, one each in English, Verbal Reasoning and Mathematics. The Verbal Reasoning paper lasts 45 minutes and is preceded by a practice paper. The Mathematics paper lasts approximately one hour; [Calculators are NOT allowed at 12+ or 13+ but will be required for the 14+ paper]. The English paper last 90 minutes.