Barnet private schools 11 plus guide

Barnet Prep Schools Entry 

Prep (Preparatory) schools are those that cater for students up to the age of 13 to ‘prepare’ learners for school entrance to the public (expensive and exclusive schools for 13-18-year-olds) and independent secondary schools.

You can then find the Website and Admissions pages for these schools either through the below links or by going to our various pages like:

As each private school manages their own admission procedures, these vary greatly. Most private schools are however academically selective and administer some kind of assessment.

For children, up to 7, a prep school would usually ‘assess’ prospective students through an interview and a taster day at the school. There are however private school entry requirements for:

• 5 plus past papers
• 6 plus past papers
• 7 plus past papers
• 8 plus past papers
• 9 plus past papers
• 10 plus past papers

Private Barnet secondary school entrance tips

As each private school manages their own admission procedures, these vary greatly. Most private schools are however academically selective and even those that don’t, require an interview to see whether your child would fit into their particular school environment.

Academically selective schools assess their pupils either at 11+ or 13+. These may include Maths 11 plus, English 11 plus, verbal reasoning 11 plus, Non-verbal reasoning 11 plus and exams on various other subjects. The best would be to check the Admissions page of your preferred schools.

• 11 plus past papers
• 12 plus past papers
• 13 plus past papers and 13 plus test practice
• 14 plus past papers
• 16 plus past papers