Senior School (age 13+)

Year 9 pre-testing is a popular choice for many of our families who are keen to secure their child's Senior School route in good time. Pre-testing usually takes place in the Spring Term and our model allows pupils to sit entry assessments in either Year 6 or Year 7. Successful candidates are offered an assured place for Year 9 and they will have the opportunity to apply for Scholarship & Award Assessments in the Autumn Term of Year 8.

Our online assessments include Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning (VR) and Non Verbal Reasoning (NVR). They are adaptive and require no advance tutoring or preparation. The tests are accessible for SEND candidates and, as always, we will ensure that exam access arrangements are in place if required. Familiarisation exercises, instructions and further information will be provided by the Admissions Office in advance of the assessments.

Entry testing is, of course, just one element of the admissions process and whilst the test results are an indicator of academic ability, we are keen to get to know every pupil as an individual so that we can be sure they will thrive at Felsted. Candidates attend an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team and we also look carefully at school reports and the confidential reference that the current school provides.

For candidates who did not complete pre-testing in Year 6 or Year 7 or who were not offered a place at that time, we offer a further opportunity for entry testing in the Autumn Term of Year 8. Please note that we may have limited availability of places at this stage and preference may be given to weekly or traditional boarders. Please contact the Admissions Office if you would like to discuss an application before registering. 

In the Autumn term of Year 8, we invite current Felsted pupils and external candidates (who have been offered a place) to apply for a Felsted Scholarship / Mary Skill Award.  Assessments for all awards take place in January of Year 8.