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.

Each of our leaving year group of 2009 moved on to one of 19 different schools including Oundle, Uppingham, Culford, Ipswich, Framlingham, Oakham, Stowe, Bedales, Radley, Haileybury, Millfield, The Leys and Woodbridge.