Registered candidates are invited to attend the Entrance Exams in the first week of January prior to their year of entry. The exams will consist of 3 X one hour papers: Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning (all non-multiple choice). The assessments are designed to enable all prospective pupils to demonstrate their academic potential without excessive preparation. Maths and English are based upon the National Curriculum and the Verbal Reasoning measures a pupil’s ability and so ensures each candidate is challenged at a level which is appropriate to them. References and reports from the candidate’s current school are also requested; these form a key component of the assessments.