About the school
St James Senior Boys' School is an independent day school for boys aged 11-18 in Ashford, Surrey. The site says Year 7 entry offers sixty places and selection is via the 11+ entrance exam and interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £9,990 (including VAT) per term for the 2026/2027 academic year. |
📅 Open days: Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 1 October; Open Afternoon Friday 9 October; Open Morning Tuesday 10 November; individual tours are also available.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free St James Senior Boys' School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Places (Year 7) | 60 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 28 Nov 2026 |
The admissions page only gives dates for 2027 entry: Year 7 and Year 9 applicants deadline Friday 13 November 2026; Assessment Day Saturday 28 November 2026; late sit Assessment Day in January 2027; offers early December; acceptance deadline Friday 5 March 2027; September 2027 join St James. Open events listed on the page are Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 1 October, Open Afternoon Friday 9 October and Open Morning Tuesday 10 November.
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