About the school
Bancroft's School has an 11+ entry process with entrance assessments on site, followed by interviews for selected candidates. The school says it is looking to fill around 65 places from external candidates at this entry point.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £150 non-refundable registration fee (including VAT); £2500 deposit upon acceptance of a place. |
📅 Open days: Visit opportunities are listed in June, October and November, including Open Events or private tours.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | CEM (legacy) |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Reasoning, English, Maths |
📄 Free Bancroft's School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Places (Year 7) | 65 |
| Competition | High demand for places and limited number available; not all applicants can be accommodated immediately. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 5 Jan 2027 |
The pages provided describe September 2027 entry, not the upcoming 2028 entry. For 2027 entry, registration was open via the online application form; entrance assessments were held in early January, specifically on 2027-01-05; interviews for selected candidates were on 2027-01-23; music award auditions were in mid-late January; offers were sent in February with acceptance due in early March; the Offer Holder Morning was on 2027-02-25; visits were in June, October and November; induction day was
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