University College School 11+ entrance exam 2027: dates and papers
Co-educational independent school in London.
University College School · Co-educational independent school · LondonUniversity College School: 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 test
University College School’s 11+ entrance test is set by the school itself (inferred from the pages, which do not name it outright), taken on paper. It tests maths, English, reading comprehension and a piece of writing.
Who sits it. Children in Year 6, for a place in Year 7 in September 2027: sat on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
60 places, as the school’s page gives them University College School
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When it is sat
Wednesday 6 January 2027
For Year 7 in September 2027, sat in Year 6. Registration closes 9 November 2026. University College School
Not yet published
For Year 7 in September 2028, sat in Year 6. The date is not on the pages read. University College School
Not yet published.
What the school says
- Who sets it Inferred
- The school itself. University College School
The school describes the format of ‘our English and Maths 11+ Entrance Exams’; no external provider is named. - How it is taken Inferred
- On paper. University College School
Written English and Maths exams taken at UCS; the page does not say paper or computer. - What it tests
- Maths, English, reading comprehension and a piece of writing. University College School
- The papers
- English (reading comprehension 45 min, creative writing 30 min), 75 minutes, written answers; Mathematics (multiple choice and short answer), 75 minutes, multiple choice and written answers. University College School
- How places are decided
- The test and an interview. A confidential reference, the exam, then shortlisted candidates are interviewed in late January (mini-lesson and 1:1 interview). No pass mark published. University College School
- Practice and familiarisation
- None published. University College School
- Interview
- Yes. University College School
Sources
Where every line comes from.
- Year 7 (11+) Admissions | UCS Hampstead checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“There are approximately 60 places available to join Year 7 each year.”
“English Examination – one hour 15 minutes. Time will be split between two sections, namely Reading Comprehension (45 minutes) and Creative Writing (30 minutes). Maths Examination – one hour 15 minutes.”
“Maths Examination – one hour 15 minutes. There will be two sections: Multiple Choice and short-answer, covering Core Mathematics and Maths Problems.”
“Shortlisted candidates will be invited back to interviews which will take place in late January and consist of a mini-lesson and a one-to-one interview”
“Please note that we do not provide past papers.”
“a mini-lesson and a one-to-one interview with a member of our teaching staff”
“The deadline for applications to be submitted is Monday 9th November 2026 at 5pm. ... The 2027 assessments are confirmed to take place on Wednesday 6th January 2027.”
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