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

Preparing for Stowe School? Stowe School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Stowe, admitting pupils at 13+. Its entry process includes CAT4, UKiset for some overseas applicants, Interview. This guide explains what Stowe School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Stowe School assesses

Stowe uses CAT4 rather than the ISEB Common Pre-Test for its 13+ admissions route. Interviews and a satisfactory current-school reference or report are also required.

Timing: Families are advised to begin enquiries in Year 4 or 5 and register no later than December of Year 6.

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.

CAT4-style reasoning

UKiset includes reasoning sections similar to CAT4. Our CAT4-style tests practise verbal, non-verbal and spatial reasoning under time.

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 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 Stowe School entrance assessment involve?

Stowe uses CAT4 rather than the ISEB Common Pre-Test for its 13+ admissions route. Interviews and a satisfactory current-school reference or report are also required.

When does Stowe School test applicants?

Families are advised to begin enquiries in Year 4 or 5 and register no later than December of Year 6.

Which entry points does Stowe School offer?

Stowe School admits pupils at 13+. It is a co-educational day and boarding school in Stowe.

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

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