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Hampton School

Hampton School sets English, Words & Reasoning and maths papers for Year 7 and interviews shortlisted applicants.

Independent school · Hampton, Richmond upon Thames

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Use Plusling to prepare for 11+ entry to Hampton School. Build skills with original questions, understand the answers and turn tricky topics into your next step forward.

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Hampton School free practice papers

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
Hampton, Richmond upon Thames
Department for Education
Registered ages
2–19
Department for Education

Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 3HD

Plan your approach

Entry information

For September 2027 entry

For September 2027 Year 7 entry, Hampton’s written 11+ assessment is scheduled for 21 November 2026. Registration closes 1 November; candidates sit English, Words & Reasoning and Mathematics papers, with a confidential school reference and shortlisted interview.

Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7

What the assessment covers

  • English
  • Creative writing
  • Words & Reasoning
  • Mathematics

The admissions process

  • Register by 1 November 2026 for September 2027 entry.
  • Sit the written assessment on 21 November 2026: English comprehension and creative writing (40 minutes), Words & Reasoning (40 minutes) and Mathematics (45 minutes).
  • The current school supplies a confidential reference; candidates showing potential are invited to interview.
  • Places are offered in mid-February, with acceptance due in early March.

Read the official details: Admissions information from Hampton School

Go to the source

Official links for your shortlist

Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.

From subjects to skills

Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.

Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.

English

A useful place to start

Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.

Build on it with Plusling

Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.

Start the 5-question English quiz
Read the subject guide →

Maths

A useful place to start

Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.

Build on it with Plusling

Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.

Start the 5-question maths quiz
Read the subject guide →

Keep the practical steps clear

Your application starting points

Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. Put the right dates in your diary

    Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.

  3. Check the assessment guidance

    If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.

  4. Check fees and financial support

    Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.

Open the official admissions links →

Picture your child’s everyday life here.

An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:

  • How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
  • Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
  • How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Explore the school’s website ↗

Know where to focus

Give their preparation a clear direction.

See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.

  • Topic summaries and practice history
  • Choose topics in Focus Practice
  • Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Plusling practice history, questions to revisit and suggested topics on a laptop.

Their next step starts here

Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.

Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.

Before you apply

  • Check the school’s current admissions arrangements for your entry year, including eligibility, application steps and any access arrangements.
  • Registered ages and pupil classifications describe the establishment; admission arrangements for particular year groups can differ.

Plusling’s guide to Hampton 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

  1. Hampton School: school details Department for Education
  2. Join Senior School - Hampton School Hampton School
  3. Hampton School: admissions information Hampton School
  4. Hampton School: entry route Hampton School
  5. Welcome to Hampton - Hampton School Hampton School
  6. Free Places & Bursaries Hampton School