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Introduction
Bishop’s Stortford College is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils from the ages 4 to 11. Its 130-acre campus is located on the edge of Bishop’s Stortford in Hertfordshire. The school celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2018.
Bishop’s Stortford College offers boys and girls exceptional opportunities to become fulfilled, skillful and happy adults. It provides an all-round education that includes academic, moral, spiritual, athletic and creative growth.
By immersing in an environment of discovery and wholehearted participation, every child is given enough room to demonstrate their talents and abilities. The comprehensive curriculum covers art, design & technology, drama, English, geography, history, ICT/Computing, Latin, mathematics, modern foreign languages, music, PE, religious education and science.
Furthermore, through a combination of ICT/Computing lessons and the PSHE and Empower programmes, the students’ knowledge and capabilities to make use of technology safely and responsibly are fully secured.
Time and space for academic work at Bishop’s Stortford College are balanced by sport, music, drama and a broad range of other activities including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
The school invests in the students’ overall well-being by making online resources available to them, such as The Mindfulness in Schools Programme, a program run by Monash University on the FutureLearn MOOC and the Smiling Mind program.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people are secured via specific processes and procedures which support families, pupils, staff and volunteers. All members of the teaching staff are trained in Safeguarding.
Everything on offer at Bishop’s Stortford College reflects the school’s aim to ensure that young people, as a result of the education provided to them, are able to contribute constructively to society by playing a full role in its processes throughout their lives.
Bishop’s Stortford College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026
Address: Maze Green Road Bishop’s Stortford CM23 2PH
County: Hertfordshire
Admissions info: admissions@bishopsstortfordcollege.org or 01279 838604
School type: Independent co-ed day and boarding school
Number of students: 1146 (approx.)
Open day: September, November
11+ Exam date: January of Year 6
11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own
Open Events for Bishop’s Stortford College 11 Plus (11+) Entry
Open Morning offers a fantastic opportunity to see the school via a guided tour and hear a talk by the Head. You will also have a chance to speak to staff, current pupils and current parents.
Individual visits can be arranged with the Admissions staff. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Bishop’s Stortford College 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
After visiting the school, you may wish to register your child for a place. Once completed, the application form should be submitted with a payment of a £100 registration fee.
Your child will then sit (paper-based) entrance exams. There will also be an interview with a member of the senior staff. Based on their performance, your child may receive an offer of a place (in February).
The acceptance form that comes with the offer letter should then be completed and returned to the school by March, together with a £2,500 fee. For boarding pupils, acceptance of places also includes a payment of a deposit, which amounts to £11,000.
Bishop’s Stortford College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The 11+ exam at Bishop’s Stortford consists of the following papers:
- English
- Mathematics
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
The English paper focuses on both writing and comprehension skills, including spelling, grammar and inference.
The mathematics paper is designed to measure your child’s problem solving and arithmetic skills. The paper will include questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.
The Non-Verbal Reasoning paper is designed to test the ability to understand, interpret and problem-solve, testing logic and intelligence rather than knowledge.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Bishop’s Stortford College 11+ entrance examinations.
How to Prepare for the Bishop’s Stortford College 11 Plus (11+) Exam
Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests successfully reflect the actual Bishop’s Stortford College 11+ exam. They offer a methodical approach towards 11+ exam preparation which can help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base.
Aside from identifying potential weaknesses, our practice papers will help you recognise your child’s strengths, and thus you will be able to adjust their study schedule accordingly.
The preparation process should become a little less demanding with a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’.
Despite being age-appropriate, our practice tests are challenging, and are successfully used by thousands of students every year. Practical and convenient, they are available for immediate download, print and use after purchase.
Please see below our recommended packs to help you prepare your child for the Bishop’s Stortford College 11 plus entrance examinations.
Bishop’s Stortford College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers
NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write in their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.
To significantly improve your child’s comprehension and writing skills ahead of the Bishop’s Stortford College 11+ English exam, we suggest that you use the following, highly-recommended packs.
Practice Papers
To perform well in the Bishop’s Stortford College 11+ maths test, we strongly suggest that you make use of the following packs.
Practice Papers
For the Bishop’s Stortford 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning paper, make use of these highly recommended packs of practice tests that cover all the key question types.
Practice Papers
Video Masterclasses
Video Masterclasses
If you’d like to have your child’s writing assessed and marked, you may be interested in our Writing Marking Service. Please click here to learn more.
Interviews
This interview guide covers all the key concepts your child needs to be aware of for the 11+ Interview:
Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Bishop’s Stortford College 11+ past papers. The information provided about Bishop’s Stortford College is believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the article.
Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bishop’s Stortford College.
Other entry points for Bishop’s Stortford College:
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
Click here to learn about Year 6 entry via the 10 Plus (10+) Exam
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Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning
