About the school
Oundle School offers 11+ entry into its First and Second Form (Years 7 and 8), with boarding in The Berrystead and day pupils in Scott House. It teaches pupils aged 11 and above and states that both boys and girls can board in its junior boarding house.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Tailored 11+ Open Days take place in September and June.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Mathematics, English, Cognitive Ability Test |
📄 Free Oundle School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | Laxton Junior School is Oundle's 4-11 day school and the vast majority of pupils progress from there to Oundle; the admissions process for LJS pupils is stated to be slightly different. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The 11+ entry page links to key admissions dates for 2027 entry only. For 2028+ it states that enquiries, visits and registrations are welcome. Assessments usually take place in mid-January, and offers are usually made towards the end of January. Tailored 11+ Open Days take place in September and June. If demand for significant bursary support is high, candidates may be asked to attend a bursary assessment in the October of Year 6 before being invited to the full January assessment process.
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