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St Helen and St Katharine
St Helen and St Katharine assesses 2027 Year 7 applicants through Quest online tests and written English and maths papers.
Independent school · Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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Meet the school
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Faringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1BE
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
St Helen and St Katharine’s September 2027 Year 7 assessment is on 16 January 2027, with registration closing on 30 October 2026. Candidates take the Quest online assessment and separate written English and Mathematics papers, attend an autumn taster day with an individual Head interview and group discussion, and provide a confidential current-school reference.
Entry stage: Year 7 (11+)
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Assessment provider: Quest Assessments
The admissions process
- Register by 30 October 2026; attend an invited taster day between October and December with lessons, an individual meeting with the Head and a small-group discussion
- On 16 January 2027, take six online sections: English 30 minutes, Verbal Reasoning 10, Mathematics 20, Non-Verbal Reasoning 10, Puzzles and Problem Solving 15, and Creative Comprehension 20
- Also take separate 30-minute written English and Mathematics papers; English requires a response to views and stimulus material in a specified non-fiction form, and Mathematics includes mental arithmetic and longer problem-solving questions
- The school considers the confidential headteacher reference with the assessments and taster day; outcome letters are scheduled for 22 January and acceptance by 1 March 2027
Read the official details: Admissions information from St Helen and St Katharine
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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.
Start the 5-question maths quizVerbal 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 quizNon-verbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.
Build on it with Plusling
Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.
Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quizPrint, practise, build confidence
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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Verbal Reasoning papers
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Non-Verbal Reasoning papers
Explore the papersThese are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test 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.
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Admissions information
- Check the school’s current admissions arrangements for your entry year, including eligibility and any access arrangements.
Plusling’s guide to St Helen and St Katharine 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
- St Helen and St Katharine: school details Department for Education
- St Helen and St Katharine Year 7 admissions and 2027 dates St Helen and St Katharine
- Year 7 admissions information sheet for 2027 entry St Helen and St Katharine
- Quest guidance for St Helen and St Katharine’s assessment Quest Assessments