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Pangbourne College
Pangbourne College’s 2027 Year 7 day combines teacher-led group activities with a short online assessment on 14 November 2026.
Independent school · Reading, West Berkshire
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Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8LA
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
Pangbourne’s September 2027 Year 7 process includes an activities and assessment morning on 14 November 2026. Children take part in teacher-led team activities and a short online assessment; the school also considers current reports, a confidential reference and the child’s experience during the morning. The page does not name the assessment subjects or provider and says no extra preparation is required.
Entry stage: Year 7
The admissions process
- Register by 9 October 2026 for the published 2027 dates
- Year 7 activities and assessment morning on 14 November 2026
- Teacher-led group activities and short online assessment
- Current school reports and confidential reference
Read the official details: Admissions information from Pangbourne College
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Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
Know what to expect
Follow the school’s assessment guidance.
Pangbourne says its Year 7 activities and online assessment need no additional preparation or tutoring. Follow the school’s information about the visit and assessment morning.
Read the official guidance: Pangbourne College
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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.
Follow the assessment guidance
Check what the school asks your child to do and whether it recommends any preparation. Use its own instructions and the assessment provider’s advice.
Check fees and financial support
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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?
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- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
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Before you apply
- The published registration date for this intake was 9 October 2026. Contact admissions about any late application or remaining availability.
Plusling’s guide to Pangbourne College 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
- Year 7 Admissions Process Pangbourne College
- Year 7 2027 Key Admission Dates Pangbourne College
- Pangbourne College establishment record Department for Education