Aldenham School, Founded 1597

Entrance Exams

When you have registered your son or daughter we will take you through the procedure with regard to entrance examinations and the formal offer of a place.

Entrance examinations take place in January for both 11+ and 13+ entry.

Entrance at 11+

Examination date: January 2025  - in Maths, English and Reasoning. 

Sample papers:- English 11+; Maths 11+; Reasoning 11+

Entrance procedure: - selection is by way of (a) a reference from the child’s current school, (b) performance in the entrance test and (c) an interview with a senior member of staff (this may take place before or after the entrance tests and, for later applicants, our ability to interview is dependent on performance in the entrance test)


To arrange a tour or interview please click here

All candidates must have completed a Registration Form (cut-off date 1st December).

Entrance at 13+

Examination date:  January 2025- in Maths, English, a Modern Foreign Language (French or Spanish), Science and Verbal Reasoning.

Sample papers:- English 13+Maths 13+; Science 13+; French 13+Spanish 13+


Entrance procedure: - selection is by way of (a) a reference from the child’s current school, (b) performance in the entrance test and (c) an interview with a senior member of staff (this may take place before or after the entrance tests and, for later applicants, our ability to interview is dependent on performance in the entrance test)

To arrange a tour please click here

All candidates must have completed a Registration Form (cut-off date 1st December).

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Aldenham Foundation