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Introduction
Kimbolton School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school, located in the rural village of Kimbolton in Cambridgeshire. Since 1950, the school has occupied Kimbolton Castle and its enchanting grounds.
Seniors at Kimbolton School study English, mathematics, French, Spanish, history, geography, biology, chemistry, physics, music, drama, religious studies, physical education and games, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), art, food and nutrition, DT, engineering, textiles and PSHE.
Co-curricular activities range from Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Community Service Unit (CSU) to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sailing, canoeing, climbing, windsurfing and powerboating.
The school, via the Old Kimboltonians’ Association (OKA), facilitates the development of firm friendships amongst pupils made whilst at school. Furthermore, it provides a warm, supportive and inclusive community where social responsibility and integrity are standard, and personal success and achievement in all areas are celebrated equally.
Kimbolton School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026
Address: Kimbolton, Huntingdon PE28 0EA
County: Cambridgeshire
Admissions info: registrar@kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk or 01480 862209
School type: Independent co-ed day and boarding school
Open day: October
11+ Exam date: February of Year 6
11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own
Open Events for Kimbolton School 11 Plus (11+) Entry
Visiting the school during Open Morning will give you an insight into what the school can offer your child. It includes a pupil-led tour of the facilities, the opportunity to meet staff and ask questions, and informal discussions with senior and admissions staff over a cup of tea or coffee. You can book a place by filling in a form available on the school’s website.
Individual visits can also be arranged. They offer you and your child the opportunity to see the school in action during a normal school day whilst a Sixth Former shows you around campus. You will also meet the Headmaster for a personal discussion during which you may ask any questions of concern to your child.
To arrange an individual visit, please fill in the form available on the school’s website. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Kimbolton School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
If you wish your child to be considered for entry, you should complete a registration form and pay the non-returnable registration fee of £100.
Your child will then be invited for an interview in January prior to the entrance examination set in February. Upon successful performance in both activities, they may receive an offer of a place. Acceptance includes paying a deposit before the deadline in March.
Kimbolton School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships are awarded purely on merit and are not means-tested. They are nominal in value and cover a percentage of the tuition fee. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Headmaster and may be supplemented by a bursary if considered necessary.
Academic scholarships are based on your child’s performance in the entrance examination. The school also offers Music exhibitions to talented 11+ applicants who perform at Grade 5 standard (or above) on their principal instrument.
Scholarships are applied for the entirety of your child’s time at Kimbolton School, subject to satisfactory progress and performance. They are reviewed annually and can be removed if circumstances require.
Bursaries can cover up to 100% of tuition fees. To apply for a bursary, you will need to complete a questionnaire about your circumstances which covers areas such as your income, the size of your family, your savings and investments and any special circumstances. If you accept a bursary, you inherently agree to repeat this questionnaire and assessment process each year, thus, if your circumstances change, the level of support may increase/decrease.
Please note that the school will only consider bursary applications by parents/guardians of children registered for entry. For more information, please visit the school’s website.
Kimbolton School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The Kimbolton School entrance assessment consists of the following papers:
- English (50 mins)
- Mathematics (no calculators)
- Verbal Reasoning
The English paper contains two sections: a comprehension exercise (Section A) and a writing exercise (Section B).
The maths exam covers all areas of mathematics: Number, Algebra, Shape and Space and Data Handling, although number work is the key skill which is being assessed. The paper is a combination of multiple-choice (Section A) and standard format questions (Section B).
The Verbal Reasoning paper is primarily designed to test and assess your child’s logical thinking, use of English language and vocabulary.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Kimbolton School 11+ entrance examinations.
How to Prepare for the Kimbolton School 11 Plus (11+) Exam
At Exam Papers Plus, we recommend that students follow a structured approach towards preparation for the 11+ entrance exam. Such an approach includes practice tests, which consist of thoroughly researched and up to date questions that reflect a competitive 11+ examination format.
By covering all the key skills and the range of question types your child will encounter in the actual test, our practice tests will help them get used to answering questions quickly and effectively. More importantly, they will help identify any weaker areas that require additional work and attention. In this way, our practice tests will assist in boosting your child’s confidence.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students make use of our practice tests in order to gain an advantage over peers ahead of competitive and highly selective entrance exams.
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Kimbolton School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers
Recommendations for each part of the Kimbolton School 11 Plus exam can be found below:
We strongly suggest the following packs for successful preparation for Kimbolton School’s 11+ English paper. They will help your child further develop their comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, grammar and inference:
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We highly recommend the use of the following packs to help develop your child’s skills within the examination context of the Kimbolton School 11+ maths test:
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To further develop your child’s Verbal Reasoning abilities ahead of Kimbolton School’s 11+ entrance examination, we suggest that you make use of the following packs that cover all of the key question types:
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Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning