King Edward VI School, Southampton 11+ and 13+ entrance exams: papers
King Edward VI School, Southampton is a co-educational independent school in Southampton. The 11+ is set by the school itself. Its date for Year 7 entry in September 2027 is not yet published (checked 22 September 2026). The 13+ is set by the school itself. Its date for Year 9 entry in September 2027 is not yet published (checked 22 September 2026).
King Edward VI School, Southampton · Co-educational independent school · SouthamptonKing Edward VI School, Southampton: Admissions (the school’s website)
Sources checked 22 September 2026; the school’s admissions page is the final word.
11+ For Year 7
The 11+ entrance exam: who sets it and what it tests
King Edward VI School, Southampton’s 11+ entrance test is set by the school itself, taken on paper. It tests English, reading comprehension, a piece of writing and maths.
Who sits it. Children in Year 6, for a place in Year 7 in September 2027: date not yet published.
Places: not published on the pages read.
Remelia and this test
Remelia has no exam plan for this test yet, and teaches Key Stage 2 in school order. A school without a plan of its own may still have its test under “Can’t find a school?”. Tick it, then choose its school year and month; Remelia plans for that provider’s usual test at the sitting you choose. If it is not there, choose “General 11+ preparation” for the Key Stage 2 curriculum with no exam date.
11+ exam dates for King Edward VI School, Southampton
Not yet published
For Year 7 in September 2027, sat in Year 6. The date is not on the pages read. King Edward VI School, Southampton 1 King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
Applications returned in October; the exam date is sent to applicants and not published.Not yet published
For Year 7 in September 2028, sat in Year 6. The date is not on the pages read. King Edward VI School, Southampton 1
11+ papers, interview and how places are decided: what King Edward VI School, Southampton says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
- How it is taken
- On paper. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
‘They are not computer-based tests.’. - What it tests
- English, reading comprehension, a piece of writing and maths. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
- The papers
- Reading comprehension, 20 minutes, multiple choice; Writing, 30 minutes, a written piece; Mathematics, 45 minutes, written answers, no calculator. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
- How places are decided Inferred
- The test and an interview. King Edward VI School, Southampton 1
- Practice and familiarisation
- None published. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
‘we do not provide past papers’; a maths topic list is given. - Interview
- Yes. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
About 15 minutes, not academically focused.
13+ For Year 9
The 13+ entrance exam: who sets it and what it tests
King Edward VI School, Southampton’s 13+ entrance test is set by the school itself, taken on paper. It tests English, reading comprehension, a piece of writing and maths.
Who sits it. Children in Year 8, for a place in Year 9 in September 2027: date not yet published.
Places: not published on the pages read.
Remelia and this test
Remelia has no exam plan for this test yet, and teaches Key Stage 2 in school order. A school without a plan of its own may still have its test under “Can’t find a school?”. Tick it, then choose its school year and month; Remelia plans for that provider’s usual test at the sitting you choose. If it is not there, choose “General 11+ preparation” for the Key Stage 2 curriculum with no exam date.
13+ exam dates for King Edward VI School, Southampton
Not yet published
For Year 9 in September 2027, sat in Year 8. The date is not on the pages read. King Edward VI School, Southampton 1 King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
Applications returned in October; the exam date is sent to applicants and not published.Not yet published
For Year 9 in September 2028, sat in Year 8. The date is not on the pages read. King Edward VI School, Southampton 1
13+ papers, interview and how places are decided: what King Edward VI School, Southampton says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
- How it is taken
- On paper. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
‘They are not computer-based tests.’. - What it tests
- English, reading comprehension, a piece of writing and maths. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
- The papers
- Reading comprehension, 20 minutes, multiple choice and written answers; Writing, 30 minutes, a written piece; Mathematics, 45 minutes, written answers, no calculator. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
- How places are decided Inferred
- The test and an interview. King Edward VI School, Southampton 1
- Practice and familiarisation
- None published. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
‘we do not provide past papers’; a maths topic list is given. - Interview
- Yes. King Edward VI School, Southampton 2
About 15 minutes, not academically focused.
Sources
Where the facts about King Edward VI School, Southampton come from.
- The Admissions Process, King Edward VI School, Southampton checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“Application forms are available from June, and need to be completed and returned in October ... All Applicants will be interviewed and sit our entrance exams ... Assessments are mostly held in the school on a Saturday.”
- Entrance Assessments, King Edward VI School, Southampton checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“Each candidate for Year 7 and Year 9 entry is tested in two areas: English and Mathematics ... English Paper 20 minute Reading Comprehension Paper 30 minute Writing Paper ... Mathematics Paper 45 minute paper (calculators are not permitted)”
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