About the school
Cobham Hall is an independent day and boarding school in Kent for girls and boys aged 11-19. For UK Year 7 entry, the school describes a non-selective admissions process involving a CAT4 assessment and an interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Mr Doug Brown |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open Mornings are held twice a year; the next event is on Saturday 3rd October 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | CAT4 cognitive ability assessment, interview |
📄 Free Cobham Hall practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Cobham Hall states it is a non-selective co-educational day and boarding school and welcomes applications year-round, including mid-year entries; no catchment area is mentioned. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Year 7 assessment and interview take place in the year prior to entry, typically on a scheduled Assessment Day in November; Year 5 FastTrack or Year 6 applicants can complete the CAT4 and interview anytime during the school year (term-time) once registered. Offer letters for the Year 6 Assessment Day are typically issued by the end of November, and places are generally requested to be accepted by March of the entry year. Incoming Year 7 pupils have a Familiarisation Day on a Saturday in June pri
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