Entry Process

Applications for 2026 have now closed.

For entry in future years a Registration Form can be submitted at any time together with the £180 non-refundable Registration Fee.

APPLICATION

For 11+ entry to Reed’s in September 2027, please submit an online Registration Form together with the non-refundable Registration Fee. The closing date for applications is Thursday 15^th October 2026.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR 2027 ENTRY

Applications for 2028 have now closed.

For entry in future years a Registration Form can be submitted at any time together with the £180 non-refundable Registration Fee.

APPLICATION

For 13+ entry to Reed’s in September 2029, please submit an online Registration Form together with the non-refundable Registration Fee. The closing date for applications is Thursday 15^th October 2026.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR 2029 ENTRY

Candidates will sit the ISEB Common Pre-Tests. The ISEB Common Pre-Tests comprise multiple choice questions which are taken online and are age standardised.  They take about two-and-a-quarter hours to complete (English 40 minutes, Mathematics 40 minutes, Non-Verbal Reasoning 30 minutes, Verbal Reasoning 25 minutes).

All candidates for 13+ entry in 2029 will need to complete the tests by 30^th November 2026. Candidates must only sit the ISEB Common Pre-Tests once each academic year. If a candidate is sitting the tests for more than one school the results are provided to all schools to which the candidate has applied. The tests may be taken at a candidate’s school if the school are happy to invigilate the tests.

Further information about the ISEB Pre-Tests can be found on the following link: https://www.iseb.co.uk/assessments/common-pre-tests/cpt-for-families.

Once applications have closed, we will contact a candidate's current school to request a reference.

INTERVIEW

All candidates will be invited into Reed’s School for an informal interview with a member of staff.  The interview provides an opportunity for us to learn more about candidates and their interests and for them to ask any questions they may have about Reed’s. Prior to their interview, candidates will take part in a group activity which will include team building tasks and is designed to put them at ease before their interview.

The interview days for 13+ 2029 Entry will take place on Monday 4^th January and Tuesday 5^th January 2027.

RESULTS

Places are offered based on performance in the entrance exam, interview and a reference from a candidate’s current school. Parents/Guardians will be notified of the outcome of the assessments by email in February 2027.

We require confirmation of acceptance of a place at Reed’s, along with payment of the Security Deposit of £3000 to be made by early March 2027.

If a candidate is offered and accepts a 13+ place following the pre-tests in Year 6, it is expected that they will continue to make excellent progress in the final two years at their current school. We will contact the candidate’s current school when they are in Year 8 to request an updated reference before joining Reed’s in September of Year 9.

Applications for 2026 have now closed.

For entry in future years a Registration Form can be submitted at any time together with the £180 non-refundable Registration Fee.

APPLICATION

For Sixth Form entry to Reed’s in September 2027, please submit an online Registration Form together with the non-refundable Registration Fee. The closing date for applications is Friday 2^nd October 2026.

Candidates should have academic curiosity, as well as other talents, interests and qualities; for example, in Art, Drama, Music or Sport. Candidates will need to show they can thrive in an environment where they are encouraged to take responsibility and become more independent in their approach to learning. As a guide, we would expect candidates to achieve a wide range of good GCSE/IGCSE grades, mainly at grades 6, 7, 8 and 9. Just as importantly, we are looking for young people with integrity who wish to be part of and contribute towards our compassionate community.

A Level Courses

For details on the A levels courses we offer please view the Sixth Form section on our Academic Curriculum page.  

Reports: The Independent Schools’ Code of Practice requires that a parent intending to change independent schools notifies the current Head as soon as possible. Immediately following the closing date, we will contact a candidate’s current school to ask for a reference and predicted GCSE grades as we will assume that they have been informed.

EXAM INFORMATION

The Examination Day will be held on Friday, 6^th November 2026.

All candidates will be examined in two academic subjects (45 minutes each) and will have an interview with a member of staff. 

Academic Papers
Candidates must choose two subjects from those that they are currently studying for GCSE/IGCSE. These, where possible, should also be subjects that they will wish to study at A Level.

The examinations will be based on the GCSE syllabus and no further study is required beyond what is currently being undertaken for GCSE/IGCSE.

Subjects in which candidates can choose to be examined are:

Art (drawing class and assessment of GCSE/IGCSE portfolio); Biology; Chemistry;Classical Civilisation; Computer Science; Design and Technology (written paper and assessment of GCSE/IGCSE portfolio); Drama (written paper and practical assessment); English; French; Geography; History; Latin; Mathematics; Music (written paper and practical assessment); Physical Education (written paper); Physics; Religious Studies (Philosophy and Ethics of Religion); Spanish.

Academic Scholarship Interviews
There is no need to apply for an Academic Scholarship. Candidates who perform outstandingly well in the examinations will be invited back for an Academic Scholarship interview. 

RESULTS

Applications are welcome from candidates who live overseas; they will be expected to take the appropriate Entry Tests for their age group.

Further information about entry into a specific year group is available by 

Emailing the Admissions Office.