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The Freemen's 11+ assessment for September 2027 entry

For September 2027 entry, children sit the Freemen's 11+ assessment on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the start of Year 6. Registration closed on 1 October 2026.

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Daily practice on the skills the Freemen's 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 1 October 2026. Register with How to Join Freemen's.

  2. Practise little and often

    Daily practice on what the Freemen's 11+ assessment covers, so the papers feel familiar by test day. Try a free class.

  3. Sit the test

    On Saturday, 14 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

    Accept your offer by 5 March 2027.

Key dates for September 2027 entry

  1. Registration closedThursday, 1 October 2026
  2. Today, 12 NovemberTest day in 2 days
  3. Test daySaturday, 14 November 2026
  4. Accept a place byFriday, 5 March 2027

Source: How to Join Freemen's; Key Dates for 2027 Entry: Year 7 Senior School (image). Checked 9 November 2026.

What is in the test

The Freemen's 11+ assessment uses the ISEB Pre-Tests. What the ISEB Pre-Tests cover, when they are sat and how results are shared.

Writing task
The Activities Day includes a Freemen's creative writing task.

Source: How to Join Freemen's. Checked 9 November 2026.

Who can apply

Registration costs £200 and is not refundable.

Source: How to Join Freemen's. Checked 9 November 2026.

Scholarships and bursaries

Families can apply for up to two scholarships on the registration form.

Bursaries are means-tested, looking at income, spending and assets.

To apply, tick the bursary box on the registration form.

Bursary applications must be in by 10 October. Late ones can't be considered.

Bursaries are reviewed every year.

Source: Scholarships, City of London Freemen's School; City of London Freemen's School, Help with fees and bursaries. Checked 9 November 2026.

Open events

A Senior School Working Open Morning for families considering Year 7 to Year 10 runs on 24 February 2027 from 9.45am to 11.45am.

Source: Senior School Working Open Morning, City of London Freemen's School. Checked 9 November 2026.

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What is the writing task?

The Activities Day includes a Freemen's creative writing task.

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Know where your child stands before the Freemen's 11+ assessment

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

Try a free class