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Entrance Assessments Guidance

Welcome to prospective families whose children are sitting the entrance exam for entry in September 2026. You can find guidance and sample papers for the various assessments via the links below.

Guidance for junior school entry

7+ for Year 3 entry

8+ for Year 4 entry

9+ for Year 5 entry

10+ for Year 6 entry

Guidance for senior school entry

11+ for Year 7 entry

12+ for Year 8 entry

English

12+ Advice for the English entrance papers

12+ English practice paper

Maths

12+ Maths guidance

Computer-based assessment

12+ computer-based assessment information

13+ for Year 9 entry

English

13+ Advice for the English entrance papers

13+ English practice paper 1

13+ English practice paper 2

13+ English practice paper 3

Maths

13+ Maths guidance

Science

13+ Biology guidance

13+ Physics guidance

13+ Chemistry guidance

Computer-based assessment

13+ computer-based assessment information

14+ for Year 10 entry

English

14+ Advice for the English entrance papers

14+ English entrance exam practice extracts

Maths

14+ Maths guidance

Science

14+ Biology guidance

14+ Physics guidance

14+ Chemistry guidance

Computer-based assessment

14+ computer-based assessment information

Please take a look at our entrance assessments guide and watch the video below where our staff provide advice about the entrance assessment process. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Admissions Office via telephone 01392 273679 or admissions@exeterschool.org.uk