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

Preparing for Solihull School? Solihull School is a co-educational day school in Solihull, admitting pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes English, Maths, Verbal reasoning. This guide explains what Solihull School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Solihull School assesses

At 7+ to 10+, candidates sit the school's entrance examination in English and Maths, while 11+ adds verbal and non-verbal reasoning and an interview. For 13+ and 14+, Science assessment is also listed; sixth-form entry is assessed by interview and GCSE results.

Timing: For senior entry, the published 2026–27 dates list the entrance examination on 7 November 2026, with an interview day on 21 November 2026.

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.

Science

Pass Masters does not teach science content yet. Its reasoning practice still builds the careful reading and problem-solving that science papers reward.

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 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 Solihull School'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 Solihull School entrance assessment involve?

At 7+ to 10+, candidates sit the school's entrance examination in English and Maths, while 11+ adds verbal and non-verbal reasoning and an interview. For 13+ and 14+, Science assessment is also listed; sixth-form entry is assessed by interview and GCSE results.

When does Solihull School test applicants?

For senior entry, the published 2026–27 dates list the entrance examination on 7 November 2026, with an interview day on 21 November 2026.

Which entry points does Solihull School offer?

Solihull School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. It is a co-educational day school in Solihull.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Solihull 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, science or Common Entrance subject papers. It is practice only and cannot guarantee a place.

Is Pass Masters linked to Solihull School?

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