Entrance Exam Requirements
Most of the schools will need to meet the prospective pupils. Sometimes this is a formal interview, for others it is an informal visit, or a day spent at the school. Almost all will want to see copies of previous school reports. Some of the schools require the prospective pupil to sit an entrance exam. The entrance exams could be any combination of English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non Verbal Reasoning.
| Maths Paper | English Paper | Verbal Reasoning | Non Verbal Reasoning | |
| Ashville College, Harrogate | Non Calculator | Comprehension and creative writing | N/A | Yes |
| Ampleforth College (St Martin’s) | None | None | Yes | None |
| Bootham School, York | Yes (Minimum level 4) | Comprehension (minimum level 4) | None | None |
| Gateways School, Harewood | Yes | Yes | None | None |
| Giggleswick School | Yes | Reading and Writing | Yes | Yes |
| Harrogate Ladies College, Harrogate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Non |
| Queen Ethelburga’s School | None | None | Yes | None |
| Queen Margaret’s School, York | Yes | Yes | None | None |
| Queen Mary’s School, Thirsk | None | None | None | None |
| St Peter’s School (St Olave’s) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) | Yes | Comprehension and creative writing | None | Yes |
| The Mount School, York | Yes | Yes | None | None |
These details are intended as a guide and are correct at the time of publication, though can change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the respective school directly.
In addition Queen Margaret’s School ask prospective pupils to complete an Ann Arbor Dyslexia Screening Test. Ampleforth College gives prospective pupils an IQ evaluation.
Queen Mary’s doesn’t ask prospective pupils to sit any entrance tests unless they are applying for a scholarship.
We have some sample papers for some of the above schools.
For more information call us on 01423 340076.