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St James Senior Boys' School
St James Senior Boys’ School 11+ guide: its Quest assessment, interview, familiarisation and application dates for September 2027.
Independent school · Ashford, Surrey
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Meet the school
At a glance
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Church Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3DZ
Plan your approach
Entry information
For September 2027 entry
St James Senior Boys' School offers Year 7 entry through its own Quest assessment, interview and current-school reference. It plans a coeducational September 2027 intake, subject to DfE approval.
Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
Assessment provider: Quest Assessments
The admissions process
- Register by 13 November 2026 and submit the required documents and most recent school report.
- Assessment and interview day is 28 November 2026. The school uses an online Quest assessment.
- Quest describes a computer-based 70-minute assessment: English 30 minutes, verbal reasoning 10, Mathematics 20 and non-verbal reasoning 10. Sections are largely multiple choice; Mathematics and both reasoning sections adapt to answers, while English has fixed difficulty.
- The school requests a confidential current-school report; offers are expected in early December, with acceptance by 5 March 2027.
Read the official details: Admissions information from St James Senior Boys’ 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 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.
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.
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
- The school plans to welcome boys and girls into Year 7 from September 2027, subject to DfE approval. Ask admissions about the planned intake and any access arrangements.
- Use this school’s own Quest guidance and dates when applying.
Plusling’s guide to St James Senior Boys' 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
- Senior Boys & Sixth Form Admissions Journey — 2027 Entry St James Senior Boys’ School
- Parent Guidance for the St James Senior Boys’ assessment Quest Assessments
- Planned coeducational entry from September 2027 St James Schools
- Admissions policy 2026–2027 St James Schools
- St James Senior Boys' School: school details Department for Education