Bryanston School entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 13+ entry

Preparing for Bryanston School? Bryanston School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Blandford Forum, admitting pupils at 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes CAT4 test, Imagine Day, interview. This guide explains what Bryanston School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Bryanston School assesses

Year 9 applicants sit a GL Assessment CAT4 test and attend an Imagine Day with group activities assessing communication, creative thinking and problem solving. Sixth Form applicants also take CAT4 and attend a test and interview day.

Timing: Year 9 process starts during Year 6; Sixth Form applications are made in Year 11.

How Pass Masters helps

Verbal reasoning

Codes, word links, missing letters, analogies and sequences in weekly topic islands, plus timed CAT4 and ISEB-style papers.

Non-verbal reasoning

Shape patterns, rotations, reflections, nets and matrices, drawn as clear diagrams so children learn to spot the rule.

Spatial reasoning

3D shapes, nets, folding and rotation questions, the same skills used in the CAT4 spatial section.

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 6: Secure Year 6 maths and English and build reasoning stamina before 13+ assessments begin.
  2. 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 Bryanston School entrance assessment involve?

Year 9 applicants sit a GL Assessment CAT4 test and attend an Imagine Day with group activities assessing communication, creative thinking and problem solving. Sixth Form applicants also take CAT4 and attend a test and interview day.

When does Bryanston School test applicants?

Year 9 process starts during Year 6; Sixth Form applications are made in Year 11.

Which entry points does Bryanston School offer?

Bryanston School admits pupils at 13+, 16+. It is a co-educational day and boarding school in Blandford Forum.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Bryanston School?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, spatial reasoning 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 Bryanston School?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bryanston 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.