Clifton College entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for Clifton College? Clifton College is a co-educational day and boarding school in Bristol, admitting pupils at 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes pupil assessment, interview. This guide explains what Clifton College assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Clifton College assesses

Clifton College has a continuous school structure from ages 3 to 18, with pre-prep, prep, upper school and sixth form. Its admissions material directs families to age- and applicant-specific processes, so no single standardized assessment is stated on this overview.

Timing: Admissions information gives ages 3–18; specific entrance assessment details depend on applicant and year group.

How Pass Masters helps

English

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

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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 1–2: For 7+ entry, keep it light: reading together, number confidence and short puzzles. Pass Masters starts at Year 3.
  2. Year 4: Build confidence and two-step reasoning across a wide range of topics, a little and often.
  3. Year 5: Deepen maths and English, start verbal and non-verbal reasoning in earnest, and add light timing.
  4. Year 6 (autumn): Timed, exam-style practice papers in the months before Clifton College's 11+ assessments.
  5. Year 6: Secure Year 6 maths and English and build reasoning stamina before 13+ assessments begin.
  6. 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 Clifton College entrance assessment involve?

Clifton College has a continuous school structure from ages 3 to 18, with pre-prep, prep, upper school and sixth form. Its admissions material directs families to age- and applicant-specific processes, so no single standardized assessment is stated on this overview.

When does Clifton College test applicants?

Admissions information gives ages 3–18; specific entrance assessment details depend on applicant and year group.

Which entry points does Clifton College offer?

Clifton College admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+. It is a co-educational day and boarding school in Bristol.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Clifton College?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in English 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 Clifton College?

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