Year 7 Entry 2027

Year 7 Assessment Day for September 2027 Entry

Our 11+ assessments for September 2027 entry take place on Friday 13 November. Children sit assessments in English, Mathematics Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning, have lunch, and take part in a fun group activity.  Informal interviews for all candidates will take place in the two weeks following the assessment.

How to register

1. Complete the Registration Form below by 6 November
2. Pay the Registration Fee of £120
3. Receive confirmation with full timings and what to bring.

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Register for the 11+ Assessment

It takes about five minutes for complete our Registration Form. Fields marked * are required. Once we receive your form and the Registration Fee, we will contact you to confirm your child’s place at our Assessment Day on 13 November.

What happens on the Assessment Day?

Candidates for Year 7 entry spend the day in the Senior School with our staff, alongside other Year 6 applicants, and leave with a real sense of what being an Abbot’s Hill pupil is like.  They will sit the Quest 11+ Assessments (Maths, English, Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning) online in the morning, followed by lunch and an afternoon of activities.

About Quest Assessments

Quest Assessments is an exam provider used by schools across the UK and internationally.  They are designed to ensure that schools can accurately identify the students who will thrive at their school. They are interesting, engaging assessments that allow candidates to show themselves at their best.

These assessments are all about candidates doing their best; please make sure that your child does not worry about taking them, they’re not trying to trick anyone!

 Quest Assessments are just a way to see what candidates can do and figure out if the school is a good fit for them. They will use what Year 6 children have learned in school to answer the questions. Some questions might be challenging, so candidates will be encouraged to take their time and think about how to use what they already know to help them.

No specific preparation is required. We would simply encourage your child to come rested, bring a pencil case and water bottle and be themselves

Interviews

In the weeks following the Assessment Day, we will invite all candidates for an informal interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Staff will ask about their interests, what they enjoy at school and what they are looking forward to. It isn’t a test, and there are no right answers – and it is the perfect time for candidates to ask any questions they may have too.

Scholarships

Candidates sitting the Assessment Day are automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship and top performers will be invited back to sit additional English and / or STEM assessments in January

All applicants may also apply for Specialist Scholarships in Art & Design, Drama, Music and Sport if they meet the criteria. Specialist Scholarship assessments take place in the week beginning 4 January 2027.

Read more about Scholarships and Bursaries here

Key Dates for September 2027 Entry

Registrations after the deadline are welcome where places remain.

Why join Abbot’s Hill in Year 7

• Small classes, close attention. Small class sizes (max 18 per class)  means teachers know how each child learns, not just what they score.
• Results that speak for themselves. Consistently impressive GCSE results that far outperform national average
• A co-educational education. Boys and girls learn side by side from age 4 to 16, preparing them for the mixed environments of sixth form, university and work.
• Space to grow. Our 76-acre grounds give pupils room for sport, outdoor learning and [add a specific, e.g. Forest School, cross-country course].
• Recognised for quality. [Insert exact title and year of the Sunday Times award.]
• A clear route to sixth form. Abbot’s Hill pupils complete their GCSEs with us and move on to sixth forms and colleges of their choice. Our Year 11 team supports every pupil and family through that decision.

Why Families Choose Abbot’s Hill

• An Award-Winning School:  in 2026, Abbot’s Hill was named as the Independent 11-16 School of the Year 2026 in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.  In 2025-26 the School was also recognised in a variety of prestigious awards for excellence in STEM Education, for Learning Support, Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and for Outstanding Educational Partnerships.
• A Seamless 3-16 Journey:  Abbot’s Hill is one warm, inclusive community, and now co-educational in prep and senior years
• Brilliance in Balance: Academic ambition is a given, but not at the expense of everything else
• Spectacular Grounds: Our 76 acre parkland location sets us apart from local town schools
• Part of The Mill Hill Education Group: Membership of the one of the country’s fastest growing school groups, gives students and staff access to a wider network of schools, shared expertise, and financial stability that a standalone school of our size couldn’t offer alone