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

Preparing for Rugby School? Rugby School is a day and boarding school in Rugby, admitting pupils at 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes Online cognitive assessments (depending on entry point), Interview with senior staff. This guide explains what Rugby School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Rugby School assesses

Rugby describes a process intended to identify potential, curiosity and readiness for school life. Depending on entry point, selection may include online cognitive assessments and an interview with a senior member of staff.

Timing: Year 9 day applicants are assessed in the Advent term of Year 6; boarding applicants are assessed in that term or the Lent term 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 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 Rugby School entrance assessment involve?

Rugby describes a process intended to identify potential, curiosity and readiness for school life. Depending on entry point, selection may include online cognitive assessments and an interview with a senior member of staff.

When does Rugby School test applicants?

Year 9 day applicants are assessed in the Advent term of Year 6; boarding applicants are assessed in that term or the Lent term of Year 7.

Which entry points does Rugby School offer?

Rugby School admits pupils at 13+, 16+. It is a day and boarding school in Rugby.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Rugby School?

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 Rugby School?

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