Haileybury entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for Haileybury? Haileybury is a co-educational day and boarding school in Hertford, admitting pupils at 11+, 13+, 14+, 16+. Its entry process includes English and mathematics entrance examinations, Interview, School reference. This guide explains what Haileybury assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Haileybury assesses

Selection is based on entrance examinations, interview and information from the current school. The admissions policy identifies English and mathematics as core assessment areas, with additional requirements varying by entry point.

Timing: 11+ examinations are in November of Year 6; the main 13+ examinations are in January of Year 7.

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.

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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 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 Haileybury'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 Haileybury entrance assessment involve?

Selection is based on entrance examinations, interview and information from the current school. The admissions policy identifies English and mathematics as core assessment areas, with additional requirements varying by entry point.

When does Haileybury test applicants?

11+ examinations are in November of Year 6; the main 13+ examinations are in January of Year 7.

Which entry points does Haileybury offer?

Haileybury admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 14+, 16+. It is a co-educational day and boarding school in Hertford.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Haileybury?

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 Haileybury?

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