Year 9 Entrance Assessments

Candidates for Year 9 entry are able to secure their places up to two years in advance, with options for testing beginning during their Year 6 (in the UK system).

Following submission of an application form, candidates can choose to attend an on-site assessment day in the January of their Year 6, Year 7 or Year 8. The day includes interviews and group activities, alongside an online Quest assessment in English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Comprehension. The English and Mathematics tests are broadly in line with the National Curriculum. In addition to the assessment, a report will be requested from the candidate’s current school.

Offers are typically made in early February.

Different arrangements apply for candidates applying from overseas; further details can be found here.

Quest

The entrance examination is an online assessment delivered by Quest. The assessment is the same for all candidates, but it is adaptive, ensuring it is appropriate to each pupil’s age and level. Children are not expected to prepare for the assessment, though we recommend reviewing the familiarisation exercise here. Additional guidance for parents can be found here.

The assessment takes a total of 105 minutes and covers the subjects below.