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

Preparing for Nottingham High School? Nottingham High School is a co-educational day school in Nottingham, admitting pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes English paper, Mathematics paper, Computer-based verbal reasoning. This guide explains what Nottingham High School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Nottingham High School assesses

The main Senior School assessment takes place in January and includes English and Mathematics papers alongside computer-based verbal and non-verbal reasoning tests. Selected candidates are invited to interview, with final offers made in the following fortnight.

Timing: Main entrance assessments take place in January.

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 Nottingham High 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 Nottingham High School entrance assessment involve?

The main Senior School assessment takes place in January and includes English and Mathematics papers alongside computer-based verbal and non-verbal reasoning tests. Selected candidates are invited to interview, with final offers made in the following fortnight.

When does Nottingham High School test applicants?

Main entrance assessments take place in January.

Which entry points does Nottingham High School offer?

Nottingham High School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. It is a co-educational day school in Nottingham.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Nottingham High 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 Nottingham High School?

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