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Crosfields School
Crosfields School’s 2027 Year 7 day includes CAT4, creative writing, a teacher interview and team activities.
Independent school · Reading, Wokingham
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Shinfield Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9BL
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
Crosfields’ September 2027 Year 7 applicants take CAT4, a creative-writing task, an interview with a Senior School teacher and team activities. The school publishes an application deadline of 2 November 2026 and assessment day of 26 November 2026.
Entry stage: Year 7
What the assessment covers
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Quantitative reasoning
- Spatial ability
- Creative writing
Assessment provider: GL Assessment (CAT4)
The admissions process
- Apply by 2 November 2026 for September 2027 Year 7 entry
- Attend the assessment day on 26 November 2026
- Complete CAT4 and a creative-writing task
- Meet a Senior School teacher for an interview and take part in team activities
Read the official details: Admissions information from Crosfields School
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Know what to expect
Follow the school’s assessment guidance.
Crosfields’ 2027 Year 7 assessment includes a creative-writing task alongside CAT4. Writing is a separate part of the day; GL Assessment advises against practising for CAT4. Follow the school’s instructions about the assessment day.
Read the official guidance: Crosfields School · GL Assessment
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Your application starting points
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Follow the assessment guidance
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Before you apply
- The dates above apply to September 2027 Year 7 entry. Ask the admissions team about other entry points, availability and any arrangements your child needs.
Plusling’s guide to Crosfields School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Crosfields 2027 Year 7 admissions process Crosfields School
- Crosfields School establishment record Department for Education
- CAT4 information for parents GL Assessment