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

Preparing for Sevenoaks School? Sevenoaks School is a day and boarding school in Sevenoaks, admitting pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes ISEB pre-test or accepted grammar-school test score, Written English and maths examinations, Group discussion. This guide explains what Sevenoaks School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Sevenoaks School assesses

For 11+ entry, Sevenoaks first reviews pre-test scores, a school reference and wider interests. Most applicants then attend an assessment day with English and maths examinations and a group discussion.

Timing: Pre-testing is in the autumn of Year 6 and the assessment day is in early 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.

ISEB-style timed tests

Full timed papers in the four Pre-Test areas so your child gets used to working at pace on screen before the real thing.

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 Sevenoaks School's 11+ assessments.
  4. Year 5: Strengthen core maths and English and introduce reasoning question types used in the ISEB Common Pre-Test.
  5. Year 6: Timed ISEB-style practice across English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning ahead of the Pre-Test.
  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 Sevenoaks School entrance assessment involve?

For 11+ entry, Sevenoaks first reviews pre-test scores, a school reference and wider interests. Most applicants then attend an assessment day with English and maths examinations and a group discussion.

When does Sevenoaks School test applicants?

Pre-testing is in the autumn of Year 6 and the assessment day is in early January.

Which entry points does Sevenoaks School offer?

Sevenoaks School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. It is a day and boarding school in Sevenoaks.

What is the ISEB Common Pre-Test?

An online, adaptive, multiple-choice test in English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning that many independent schools use, usually taken in Year 6 or Year 7. Results are shared with the schools you register for.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks School?

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