Ashford School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2026

Introduction

Ashford School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in East Hill, Ashford, Kent. The school is owned and run by the United Church Schools Trust.

Ashford School was recently ranked amongst the top 20 co-educational independent schools in the UK and was voted Independent School of the Year in 2010. It was declared ‘outstandingly successful’ in every category during the inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2014. 

The school is dedicated to inspiring its pupils to be adventurous inside and outside of the classroom. Based on the notion that happiness breeds success, Ashford encourages intellectual freedom, creativity, determination and leadership.

Academic confidence and curiosity are enabled through the application of a comprehensive curriculum programme. It includes art, biology, chemistry, computer studies, design and technology, drama, English, French, German, Spanish, geography, history, mathematics, music, PSHE, physics, religious studies, sports, etc.

The PSHE timetable covers a number of subjects, including A-Z of Love and Sex, Body Image, Bullying, Contraception Talk, Cybersecurity, Death and Loss, Disability Awareness, Discrimination, Eating Disorders, Emotional Wellbeing, and many more.

Within the scope of the extensive pastoral care, the school’s Health Centre offers a holistic approach to the health and wellbeing of every child. Pupils have regular access to the School Doctor, the School Counsellor and the Bereavement Counsellor. 

Two rooms within the Health Centre are available for students. The ‘Rainbow Room’ is used for time out, support work, meetings, and drop-in sessions, as well as the accommodation of unwell students (if necessary).  A second smaller room, ‘The Snug’, has two beds to also accommodate unwell students or students in need of rest, offering them a space to reflect and collect themselves.

The school’s motto Esse Quam Videri (To be, rather than to seem to be) is in full accordance with the need for integrity and truthfulness in times when maintaining a certain image is so prevalent among the youth.

Open Events for Ashford School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

The Open Events run on various dates throughout the term. They offer an opportunity to see the school in action, hear a talk from the Head, meet staff and tour facilities. Book your place by emailing the Registrar. The school’s exact location can be viewed on the map below:

Ashford School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

Throughout the admissions process, the school seeks to distinguish children whose academic and other abilities match its standards and whose personal qualities suggest that they can positively contribute to the community. 

After attending the open event, you may wish to register your child with the school. The registration fee is £120 (for day pupils) and £150 (for boarding pupils).

Exams for entry into Year 7 take place in January of the year of entry. Your child will sit computer-based assessments in Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning. There may also be an interview.

Offers of places ought to be accepted with a payment of a £500 deposit.

How to Prepare for the Ashford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

Our practice tests help students become familiar with the style and layout of the Ashford School exam, which can help boost their confidence in the lead up to the big day.

They cover all the question types that could be asked in the entrance exam and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work.

Once you devise a specific study schedule and a structured approach towards 11+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.

We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure.

Our practice tests are age-appropriate, yet still challenging, corresponding perfectly with the demands of a competitive independent school’s 11+ entrance exam. They are available for immediate use after purchase.

Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Ashford School 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

Ashford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests

Online Test

Ashford School use an online test for their 11+ exam assessment. We thus recommend the following online practice tests, which are specifically designed to help students familiarise themselves with the exam format in all four key subjects:

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Our Skill Practice product consist of focused tests that allow your child to improve targeted skills ahead of the Ashford School 11+ online test:

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The information provided about Ashford School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of possible future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

Please note that Pretest Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of the Quest Assessment or any other test publisher and Ashford School.

Other entry points for Ashford School:

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam