About the school
University College School is an independent school with Year 7 entry at 11+, where approximately 60 boys join the Senior School each year alongside boys transferring from the Junior Branch. The school also has a co-educational Sixth Form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mark Beard |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Senior School open evenings take place during the Autumn Term; the page lists an 11+ open evening on Monday 12th October 2026, beginning at 5pm with talks in the Great Hall and a self-guided tour.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths |
📄 Free University College School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | Bursary applicants do not pay the £210 registration fee; bursaries range from 10% to 100% of fees. |
| Places (Year 7) | 60 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The pages only state dates for 2027 entry, not the next cycle. For 2027 entry, applications were open by the time the page was published, the deadline was Monday 9th November 2026 at 5pm, assessments were on Wednesday 6th January 2027, shortlisted interviews took place in late January, and offers were made in mid-February. Open evenings for 11+ were listed for Monday 12th October during Autumn Term 2026.
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