Bedales School entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for Bedales School? Bedales School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Petersfield, admitting pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes Entrance assessments, Residential assessment at 11+ and 13+, Interview at 16+. This guide explains what Bedales School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Bedales School assesses

Bedales assesses academic readiness alongside how well an applicant will adapt to and contribute to school life. The published process includes residential assessments for younger entry and assessments and interviews for sixth-form applicants.

Timing: Residential assessment for 11+ 2027 and 13+ 2029 entry is 4–5 January 2027; sixth-form 2027 assessments are 7 November 2026.

How Pass Masters helps

English

Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar practice that gets harder as your child improves, with step-by-step explanations.

Maths

Arithmetic, problem solving, fractions, ratio, geometry and data questions pitched to your child's year, from Year 3 up to early KS3 stretch work in Year 7.

Miss Obstein, our AI tutor

In topic practice and subject quizzes, Miss Obstein gives hints without giving away answers, then explains mistakes once your child has answered.

Suggested practice timeline

  1. Year 4: Build confidence and two-step reasoning across a wide range of topics, a little and often.
  2. Year 5: Deepen maths and English, start verbal and non-verbal reasoning in earnest, and add light timing.
  3. Year 6 (autumn): Timed, exam-style practice papers in the months before Bedales School's 11+ assessments.
  4. Year 6: Secure Year 6 maths and English and build reasoning stamina before 13+ assessments begin.
  5. Year 7: Early KS3 stretch work to keep skills sharp. For Year 8 Common Entrance or scholarship papers, your child will need extra subject study beyond Pass Masters.

Questions parents ask

What does the Bedales School entrance assessment involve?

Bedales assesses academic readiness alongside how well an applicant will adapt to and contribute to school life. The published process includes residential assessments for younger entry and assessments and interviews for sixth-form applicants.

When does Bedales School test applicants?

Residential assessment for 11+ 2027 and 13+ 2029 entry is 4–5 January 2027; sixth-form 2027 assessments are 7 November 2026.

Which entry points does Bedales School offer?

Bedales School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. It is a co-educational day and boarding school in Petersfield.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Bedales School?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in English, maths for Year 3 to Year 7, with timed CAT4, ISEB-style and 11+ papers. It does not cover interviews or Common Entrance subject papers. It is practice only and cannot guarantee a place.

Is Pass Masters linked to Bedales School?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bedales School. We use the school's name only to describe what its admissions page says about entry.

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Facts checked on 2026-11-01. Pass Masters is an independent practice platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to this school, ISEB, GL Assessment, CEM or any exam board. Our questions are original practice material, not past papers. Entry requirements change, so always check the school's own admissions page.