Entrance Exams

7+, 8+, 9+, 10+ Entrance Assessments
Entry into these year groups is by individual assessment, in-class observation and interview with the prospective pupil and parents. Please contact the Admissions Registrar directly to book an appointment.

11+ Entrance Examinations

The main Entrance Examination for entry into the Seniors at Year 7 from September 2024 is held in January 2024. This is followed by an interview with the Headmistress for each applicant and their parents. Results are sent to families in the February half term break.

In 2024, we are running one exam to gain entry at 11+ into Braeside, Normanhurst and Coopersale Hall.

Senior Entrance Examinations
The main Entrance Examination for entry into the Seniors at Year 7, 8 and 9 from September 2024 which will be held on Wednesday 13 March 2024.

  • 9.15am arrival time for a 9.30am start on Wednesday 13 March 2024 at Braeside School in Buckhurst Hill, Normanhurst School in North Chingford or Coopersale Hall School in Epping (7 & 8) For entry into any of the three schools

This is an additional opportunity to take the 11+ Entrance Examination for prospective pupils who were unable to attend in January.

We occasionally have a small number of additional places mid-term.

Please apply for the exams below.

Please fill out the online Braeside Registration Form here. 

Please fill out the online Normanhurst Registration Form here. 

Please fill out the online Coopersale Hall Registration Form here. 

Scholarships
Part-Scholarships are available in Academic, Sports, Performing Arts and Music/Creative Arts.

Please complete the Braeside online Scholarship Application Form here

Please complete the Normanhurst online Scholarship Application Form here

Please complete the Coopersale Hall online Scholarship Application Form here 

Please contact our Admissions Registrars for more detailed information.