About the school
Bromsgrove School is a co-educational, boarding and day school for pupils aged 2 to 18. The admissions page says all candidates sit the school's entrance examinations, with Year 7 / 11+ applicants taking an online CAT4 before English tests and a creative writing task.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Pupils on roll | approx. 1,600 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open Mornings for all sections of the School are held at regular intervals throughout the year, and the school also welcomes individual visits.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | CAT4, English, Creative Writing |
📄 Free Bromsgrove School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Foundation Scholarships at age 13+ 'only operate in respect of day places and preference is given to candidates from Bromsgrove and the surrounding area.' |
| Competition | The school states, 'There is much competition for Scholarship places.' |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 26 Nov 2026 |
For Year 7 / 11+ entry, the page states 'Thursday 26th and Friday 27 th November 2026'; CAT4 is sat at home prior to the examination day. No registration opening or closing date is stated. Another entrance exams page shows the older cycle: Year 7 / 11+ entry – Friday 28th November 2025.
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