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The Claremont Fan Court 11+ assessment for September 2027 entry

For September 2027 entry, children sit the Claremont Fan Court 11+ assessment on Saturday, 28 November 2026, at the start of Year 6. Registration closed on 3 November 2026.

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Daily practice on the skills the Claremont Fan Court 11+ assessment checks. Their answers show what to work on next, along with any Bond papers you log.

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What to do next, for September 2027 entry

  1. Register for the test Done

    Registration closes on 3 November 2026. Register with How to apply - Claremont Fan Court School.

  2. Practise little and often

    Daily practice on what the Claremont Fan Court 11+ assessment covers, so the papers feel familiar by test day. Try a free class.

  3. Sit the test

    On Saturday, 28 November 2026.

  4. Get an offer

    The school sends its own offers. There is no council application for an independent school.

  5. Accept a place

    The school tells you how long you have to accept.

Key dates for September 2027 entry

  1. Registration closedTuesday, 3 November 2026
  2. Today, 13 NovemberTest day in 2 weeks
  3. Test daySaturday, 28 November 2026

Source: How to apply - Claremont Fan Court School. Checked 12 November 2026.

What is in the test

Paper 1
English with verbal reasoning, one combined paper set by GL Assessment.
Paper 2
Maths with non-verbal reasoning, one combined paper set by GL Assessment.
Writing task
Creative writing, set by Claremont's own English department.

The school suggests the free familiarisation materials and sample papers from GL Assessment.

Source: How to apply - Claremont Fan Court School. Checked 12 November 2026.

Who can apply

The school recommends that Year 7 applicants are securely meeting, ideally exceeding, national expectations in English and maths.

Applications include the most recent school report and a photograph. The application fee is £150 per child.

Requests for extra time or a laptop had to be made by Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Year 7 is the main entry point. About 70 pupils join from other schools each year.

Source: How to apply - Claremont Fan Court School. Checked 12 November 2026.

On the day

Applicants come to an assessment day at Claremont to sit age-appropriate assessments.

Every applicant is invited to an individual interview during the autumn term.

Source: How to apply - Claremont Fan Court School. Checked 12 November 2026.

Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarship applicants fill in a separate form, found in the application portal after registering.

Source: How to apply - Claremont Fan Court School. Checked 12 November 2026.

Open events

Families are invited to visit in the spring or summer term of Year 5 or the autumn term of Year 6.

Source: How to apply - Claremont Fan Court School. Checked 12 November 2026.

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Creative writing, set by Claremont's own English department.

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Know where your child stands before the Claremont Fan Court 11+ assessment

Daily practice on the skills the Claremont Fan Court 11+ assessment checks. Their answers show what to work on next, along with any Bond papers you log.

Try a free class