Form 7 (11+) and Form 9 (13+) Entry 2026

Form 7 (11+) is our main entry point to our Prep School.

Our Form 7 Taster Day and Assessment Day for entry to Form 7 in September 2026 has already taken place but we are still accepting applications.

Children who wish to join the school for Form 7 (11+) 2026 entry are required to complete a registration form and following this, they will be invited to St. Edmund's to take our assessments and spend the day at our school.

The entry assessments for Form 7 include papers in English (comprehension and creative writing) and maths, as well as participation in a range of team building and leadership challenges.  All candidates will be interviewed by the Headmaster or a member of the Senior Management team. Prior to the assessments, the pupil's current school is contacted to request a report on their progress and potential.

We are able to take pupils in Form 9 (13+) if places are available. As GCSE courses commence in Form 9, we are unable to offer places into Forms 10 and 11 except in exceptional circumstances.  

The entry assessments for Form 7 (11+) and Form 9 (13+) are also used to identify candidates eligible for scholarship awards for academic excellence. Scholarship candidates for Art, Drama, Music, Performing Arts and Sport awards will be assessed in the Lent term of Form 6 and Form 8 and further details can be found in our scholarship section.

Our Form 9 (13+) 2026 Assessment Day will take place on Tuesday 13th January 2026.

If you are interested in a place for Form 7 (11+) or Form 9 (13+) in September 2025 please contact Annabella Toms.