Senior School Admissions

The ISEB Common Pre-test does not form part of the 11+ process at Alleyn's.

Instead, and with the exception of candidates based overseas, all candidates will attend Alleyn’s in early January for written assessments in Reasoning, English and Maths.

Those children whose assessment results and school report demonstrate that they will flourish both inside and outside of the classroom at Alleyn’s will be invited to attend a group activity and one-to-one interview.

Our aim is for our entrance assessments to allow children to demonstrate what they are capable of and, above all, to offer an enjoyable and rewarding experience to all candidates.

We understand that parents, children and their teachers may have some questions about our 11+ process. We assure everyone that all efforts will be made to ensure that the overall assessment process will be conducted with the utmost care and consideration.

Candidates who are living abroad at the time of the entrance assessments may sit the assessments at another approved test centre by prior arrangement (please note this is usually only applicable to overseas applicants).

11+ English Sample Paper | PDF | 173KB

11+ Maths Sample Paper 1 | PDF | 279KB

11+ Maths Sample Paper 2 | PDF | 300KB

11+Entry Exam Syllabus & Reasoning Samples | PDF | 208KB

You can register your child for 11+ entry when he or she commences Year 6. The registration period will open on 2 September 2024 for 2025 entry. We do not accept early applications and everyone who is registered is invited to sit the entrance examinations.

Complete registration forms and registration fees must be submitted to the Registrar before the registration deadline. Registration forms submitted after the registration deadline, for whatever reason, will not be accepted.

The non-refundable registration fee in September 2024 is £200 or £350 for overseas applicants. You must pay the registration fee when you submit your registration form.

The registration fee is not payable if your child qualifies for the Pupil Premium or if you are in receipt of Universal Credit. You must provide written evidence of the Pupil Premium or Universal Credit when you submit your child’s registration form.

Yes. You can apply for financial assistance to help cover the cost of your child’s school fees. This financial assistance is means-tested. Once you have submitted your child’s registration form we will send you a special Bursary Application Form for you to complete and return. This will provide us with important information about your family’s financial situation, which will be assessed by the School.

All candidates are expected to sit the entrance examinations on the published date and it is not possible to offer alternative arrangements. Please inform the Registrar of any examination clashes.

Candidates who are living abroad at the time of the entrance assessments may sit the assessments at another approved test centre by prior arrangement (please note this is usually only applicable to overseas applicants).