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

Preparing for The Perse School Cambridge? The Perse School Cambridge is a co-educational day school in Cambridge, admitting pupils at 11+, 13+. Its entry process includes Quest computer-based assessment, Handwritten creative writing, Group activity. This guide explains what Perse School Cambridge assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Perse School Cambridge assesses

Candidates take a Quest assessment covering English, maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, alongside handwritten creative writing. A group activity and short informal interview form part of the same assessment day.

Timing: Year 7 and Year 9 assessments for September 2027 entry take place in person on 16 January 2027.

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.

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 Perse School Cambridge'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 Perse School Cambridge entrance assessment involve?

Candidates take a Quest assessment covering English, maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, alongside handwritten creative writing. A group activity and short informal interview form part of the same assessment day.

When does Perse School Cambridge test applicants?

Year 7 and Year 9 assessments for September 2027 entry take place in person on 16 January 2027.

Which entry points does Perse School Cambridge offer?

The Perse School Cambridge admits pupils at 11+, 13+. It is a co-educational day school in Cambridge.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Perse School Cambridge?

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 or Common Entrance subject papers. It is practice only and cannot guarantee a place.

Is Pass Masters linked to Perse School Cambridge?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Perse School Cambridge. 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.