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

Preparing for Uppingham School? Uppingham School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Uppingham, admitting pupils at 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+, 16+. Its entry process includes Quest online assessment, Interview, Extended writing task. This guide explains what Uppingham School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Uppingham School assesses

The usual 13+ pre-test combines Quest English, maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning with an interview and extended writing. Lower School candidates also take online English, maths and reasoning tests and a short interview.

Timing: Most 13+ candidates take pre-tests between September and December of Year 7; Lower School assessment is normally in the spring before entry.

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 Uppingham 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 Uppingham School entrance assessment involve?

The usual 13+ pre-test combines Quest English, maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning with an interview and extended writing. Lower School candidates also take online English, maths and reasoning tests and a short interview.

When does Uppingham School test applicants?

Most 13+ candidates take pre-tests between September and December of Year 7; Lower School assessment is normally in the spring before entry.

Which entry points does Uppingham School offer?

Uppingham School admits pupils at 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+, 16+. It is a co-educational day and boarding school in Uppingham.

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

Is Pass Masters linked to Uppingham School?

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