Common Entrance

We prepare pupils for entry to a selection of the UK’s leading Senior Schools at 13+. Most children take Common Entrance, which is set in a comprehensive range of subjects at high level. English, Mathematics, Science, French, Latin, History, Geography and Religious Studies are examined.

Coursework for Common Entrance in most subjects is covered from Year 5 onwards, building on the firm foundations laid in the preceding years. There is examination practice in all of these year groups, with particular emphasis upon revision and exam technique in Years 7 and 8. Potential scholarship candidates are usually taught separately from the start of Year 8 and the ability-streaming and setting in place from Year 5 onwards allows children with differing levels of ability to be grouped appropriately and challenged in a variety of subjects.

Our leaving pupils of 2011 progressed to a wide range of schools including Eton, Oundle, Radley, Ipswich, Uppingham, Oakham, Framlingham, Rugby, Culford, Woodbridge and Stowe.