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Kneller Hall School
Kneller Hall School in Twickenham has a 2027 Year 7 assessment for external applicants, while pupils progressing internally follow a different route.
Independent school · Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
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Pope's Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4QG
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
For September 2027 Year 7 entry, registration closes on 30 October 2026 and assessment is scheduled for 14–15 November 2026; outcomes are due 5 February 2027. External applicants sit English and mathematics papers and, if they meet the standard, attend a Beyond the Classroom activity and interview day. Pupils progressing from Kneller Hall Junior or a sibling school have separate no-exam routes.
Entry stage: Year 7 (September 2027 entry)
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
The admissions process
- The school identifies Year 7 (11+) as a main entry point and says registration for September 2027 is open.
- For external applicants, registration closes 30 October 2026; assessment is scheduled for 14–15 November 2026. Registration requires the latest school report, passport and supporting documents, with a £180 fee.
- External Year 7 assessment consists of two one-hour papers based on the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum: English (comprehension and creative writing) and mathematics. Applicants who meet the standard attend a Beyond the Classroom activity day and interview.
- Year 7 outcomes are issued on 5 February 2027.
- Pupils already at Kneller Hall Junior School progress without an external 11+; pupils at Kneller Hall sibling schools have a no-assessment route with priority admission.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Kneller Hall School
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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 quizMaths
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.
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Printable practice for these subjects
Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.
English papers
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Maths papers
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Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
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.
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.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
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?
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
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
- External Year 7 applicants should register by 30 October 2026. Contact Admissions promptly about accessibility arrangements and any details not covered by the entry page.
Plusling’s guide to Kneller Hall 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
- Independent School Twickenham | Kneller Hall School Kneller Hall School
- Entry Points | Prep School & Senior School Twickenham Kneller Hall School
- How to Join Us | Independent School Twickenham Kneller Hall School
- Register Your Child | Kneller Hall School Kneller Hall School
- Kneller Hall School: school details Department for Education