The Dunottar Year 7 assessment for September 2028 entry
For September 2028 entry, children sit the Dunottar Year 7 assessment on Saturday, 27 February 2027, at the start of Year 6. Registration closes on 2 February 2027.
Know where your child stands before the Dunottar Year 7 assessment
Daily practice on the skills the Dunottar Year 7 assessment checks. Their answers show what to work on next, along with any Bond papers you log.
Key dates for September 2028 entry
- Today, 12 NovemberRegistration closes in 3 months
- Registration closesTuesday, 2 February 2027
- Test daySaturday, 27 February 2027
Source: Year 5 Early Offer Admissions for Year 7 Entry, Dunottar School. Checked 12 November 2026.
What is in the test
The Academic Assessments cover English and maths, plus an online test of verbal, non-verbal and numerical reasoning.
Source: Year 6 Admissions Process for Year 7 Entry, Dunottar School. Checked 12 November 2026.
Who can apply
Children must attend the assessment day in person.
Register with the online form and the £150 registration fee.
The Year 5 early offer route is for families who are sure Dunottar is their first choice of senior school.
Source: Year 6 Admissions Process for Year 7 Entry, Dunottar School; Year 5 Early Offer Admissions for Year 7 Entry, Dunottar School. Checked 12 November 2026.
On the day
The Warrior Learner Assessments are individual and group activities that look at creativity and how children work with others. No preparation is needed.
Every child has a friendly, informal interview with a member of staff.
On the Year 5 early offer route, children sit academic assessments pitched at Year 5.
Source: Year 6 Admissions Process for Year 7 Entry, Dunottar School; Year 5 Early Offer Admissions for Year 7 Entry, Dunottar School. Checked 12 November 2026.
Open events
An Early Offer Taster Morning for children registered for 2028 entry is on Saturday 30 January 2027. Register by Friday 15 January 2027 to attend.
Source: Year 5 Early Offer Admissions for Year 7 Entry, Dunottar School. Checked 12 November 2026.
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Know where your child stands before the Dunottar Year 7 assessment
Daily practice on the skills the Dunottar Year 7 assessment checks. Their answers show what to work on next, along with any Bond papers you log.