About the school
The Upper is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 11-18 years. It has around 1,200 students including Sixth Form, with main entry points in Year 7 and Year 9.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Pupils on roll | approx. 1,200 |
| Headteacher | Ed Elliott |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Registration fee of £240. |
📅 Open days: Open Upper School Autumn Open Event on 26 September 2026, 9:15 am–12:45 pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal Reasoning, Creative Writing |
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Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school is a day school and cannot accept applications from international pupils unless they will be living with a parent or legal guardian in the Cambridge area. |
| Places (Year 7) | 70 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 1 Dec 2027 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Registration forms must be submitted by 12 noon on 1 December in the year prior to entry. Entrance assessments for Year 7 and 9 entry in September 2027 took place on Saturday 16 January 2027. Results are communicated in early February, with an acceptance deadline in early March. Upper School Autumn Open Event: 26 September 2026, 9:15 am–12:45 pm.
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