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

Preparing for St Albans School? St Albans School is a boys' day school in St Albans, admitting pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes Entry assessment, Interview. This guide explains what St Albans School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What St Albans School assesses

St Albans School's main entry points are 11+, 13+ and 16+. Its official admissions timetable gives dates for the 11+ assessment and interview, and the admissions pages describe an entry assessment process.

Timing: For 2027 entry, the 11+ assessment is scheduled for 5 December 2026; 13+ assessment for 11 December 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.

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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 St Albans 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 St Albans School entrance assessment involve?

St Albans School's main entry points are 11+, 13+ and 16+. Its official admissions timetable gives dates for the 11+ assessment and interview, and the admissions pages describe an entry assessment process.

When does St Albans School test applicants?

For 2027 entry, the 11+ assessment is scheduled for 5 December 2026; 13+ assessment for 11 December 2026.

Which entry points does St Albans School offer?

St Albans School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. It is a boys' day school in St Albans.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for St Albans 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 St Albans School?

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