Entry Requirements

Entrance Examinations for the Senior School are next held on two consecutive Saturdays in January 2011.

Candidates need to complete an application form to sit the Entrance Examination.

Generous Bursaries & Scholarships are awarded

Examination for entry to Year 7 (11+)

·Verbal Reasoning Test (Multiple Choice) - 50 minutes
·Non-verbal Reasoning Test (Multiple Choice) - 30 minutes
·Mathematics - 20 minutes
·Creative writing exercise - 20 minutes

There is also an interview.

Past papers are not available but practice tests can be bought from booksellers. We recommend 'Practice Papers' produced by NFER Nelson.

Examination for entry to Year 9 (13+)

·English Reading & Writing Paper - 1 hour
·Mathematics Paper - 1 hour
·Verbal Reasoning Paper- 45 minutes

Those with Special Educational Needs must submit an up-to-date report from a certified Educational Psychologist before the examination. 25% extra time will be allowed in the examination for those who claim it on the basis of a report. It is also important that we are informed, before the examination, of any other circumstances which might necessitate extra time in the examination or special arrangements if your son joins the school. The granting of extra time is at the discretion of the school.

QEH also awards a number of means-tested Bursaries. A separate application form for financial assistance should be filled in before the examination.

If you require further information, please contact Mrs Liz Bamber on 0117-930 3068
Email: admissions@qehbristol.co.uk