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Queenswood School

Queenswood's September 2027 Year 7 applicants take English, Maths and verbal reasoning papers at a November assessment.

Independent school · Hatfield, Hertfordshire

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Department for Education
Registered ages
11–18
Department for Education

Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6NS

Plan your approach

Entry information

For September 2027 entry

Queenswood’s September 2027 Year 7 entry includes English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning papers. Registration closed on 1 October 2026; registered applicants are allocated either 4 or 12 November for assessment. Decisions are emailed before Christmas, with acceptance due by 1 March 2027. The school publishes sample papers and candidate guidance.

Entry stage: Year 7 (11+) entry for September 2027

What the assessment covers

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Verbal reasoning

The admissions process

  • Registration closed on 1 October 2026 for September 2027 entry. Ask Admissions about any late availability.
  • Registered applicants are allocated 4 or 12 November 2026 for English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning papers.
  • The school considers its reference and interview alongside assessment. Scholarship assessments in the weeks of 16 and 23 November are separate.
  • Decisions are emailed before Christmas 2026; written acceptance is due by 1 March 2027.

Read the official details: Admissions information from Queenswood 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 →

Verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.

Build on it with Plusling

Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.

Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quiz
Read the subject guide →

Print, practise, build confidence

Printable practice for these subjects

Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.

These are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test papers.

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

  • Use the school’s candidate guidance and sample papers to understand the format. Confirm your allocated assessment day and any access arrangements with Admissions.

Plusling’s guide to Queenswood 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. Queenswood School: school details Department for Education
  2. The Admissions Journey - Queenswood Queenswood School
  3. Events for Schools - Queenswood Queenswood School
  4. Admissions Policy (February 2024) Queenswood
  5. Sample 11+ entrance papers and candidate guidance Queenswood School