The majority of pupils applying for a place at Uppingham sit pre-tests in September to December of Year 7. The pre-tests comprise a series of remote online assessments that include thirty minutes each of verbal and non-verbal reasoning, thirty-five minutes of maths and twenty-five minutes of English. Ordinarily the online assessments would be completed at a candidate's current school but if this is not possible they do so at a solicitor's office, via an approved agent or at a recognised independent examination centre (e.g British Council).
Interview and Extended Writing Task
Candidates also undertake a twenty-minute interview with a member of Uppingham staff. The order of the interview and online assessments is not important and there is no problem for the two to be separated by some weeks.
Pupils also need to complete a thirty-minute extended writing task, either at Uppingham School, when attending for interview, or separately, as required.
For overseas candidates facing considerable travel to attend the school for the interview and written assessment, it is possible to sit this element remotely. If remote assessment is required, parents should arrange alternative invigilation at one of the following: their child’s current school, a solicitor’s office, an approved agent or a recognised independent examination centre (e.g. British Council). Unless there are extenuating circumstances, we are not able to offer remote testing supervised by our own staff. Interviews, if not taken in person at Uppingham, can take place either from home or from school via Zoom and are arranged individually.
All candidates taking part in our Year 7 13+ - Pre-tests need to be registered in advance of arranging assessments. Please complete our Registration Form, after which the ‘Pre-Test Route Form’ should be completed and ideally by 30 September 2024. This form will also be emailed when registration is acknowledged and when invitations are sent to families already registered from April of Year 6.
Any application should also be supported by a reference from the candidate's current school and we seek your permission to be able to request this.
Any offer made in Year 7, remains conditional on passing another test in Year 8 and these details follow.