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Kingham Hill School
Kingham Hill accepts Year 7 day and boarding applications, with a CAT4 assessment and senior leader interview after registration.
Independent school · Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
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Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6TH
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Entry information
Kingham Hill accepts day and boarding applications from Year 7; it lists Year 7 as a main entry point. After registration (£120), applicants attend a CAT4 assessment and interview with a senior leader. The school says CAT4 needs no preparation or revision; GL Assessment strongly advises against practice because it can affect score reliability. Contact Admissions for current dates and availability.
Entry stage: Year 7 entry (day or boarding)
What the assessment covers
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Ability
Assessment provider: GL Assessment
The admissions process
- Year 7 is a main entry point for day and boarding pupils. Families register online; the school lists a non-refundable £120 registration fee.
- After registration, applicants are invited to a CAT4 assessment and an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The school may request additional information, a further assessment or a taster day for an individual applicant.
- CAT4 is a cognitive abilities assessment, not an English/maths attainment examination. GL Assessment describes verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial ability tasks.
- The school says no preparation or revision is required. GL Assessment strongly advises against practice or coaching because it can alter the reliability of results. Outcomes are normally provided within two weeks of assessment.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Kingham Hill School
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Kingham Hill says no CAT4 preparation or revision is required. GL Assessment strongly advises against practice or coaching because it can affect score reliability.
Read the official guidance: Kingham Hill School · GL Assessment
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Before you apply
- Register early and contact Admissions for the next Year 7 assessment dates, current availability and any additional information needed for an individual application.
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Primary sources
- Admissions Process - Kingham Hill School Kingham Hill School
- CAT4 information for parents GL Assessment
- Kingham Hill School: school details Department for Education