City of London School entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for City of London School? City of London School is a boys' school in London, admitting pupils at 11+, 16+. Its entry process includes Online assessment, Written assessment, Interview. This guide explains what City of London School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What City of London School assesses

Candidates take an online assessment and a separate written assessment on the same day. Results are considered alongside a confidential school report when selecting pupils for interview.

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.

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.

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 City of London School's 11+ assessments.

Questions parents ask

What does the City of London School entrance assessment involve?

Candidates take an online assessment and a separate written assessment on the same day. Results are considered alongside a confidential school report when selecting pupils for interview.

Which entry points does City of London School offer?

City of London School admits pupils at 11+, 16+. It is a boys' school in London.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for City of London School?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal 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 City of London School?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by City of London 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.