Mount St. Mary’s College 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2026

Introduction

 

Mount St. Mary’s College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school situated in Spinkhill, Derbyshire, near Sheffield. It was founded in 1842 by Fr Randal Lythgoe, the Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesuits, and is still under the trusteeship of the Society. 

 

Pupils study English, mathematics, RS and Modern Foreign Languages, along with art & design, DT, drama, geography, history, Latin, music, sports, physics, biology and chemistry.

 

Within the extra-curricular programme, the school organises a number of trips and outings, allowing pupils to become involved in a wider range of cultural events. Theatre visits, skiing holidays and visits to historic sites are a great addition to the range of activities pupils can partake in after lessons. Facilities include a heated indoor pool, a cricket wicket, rugby and football pitches, netball, rounders, hockey fields, an adventure playground and a UK Athletics certified track.

 

Committed to retaining small class sizes, the school enables teachers to get to know their pupils well and understand where a child needs encouragment and support. In this way, pupils are proud to be part of the school community, striving to live up to the school motto, Sine Macula (Without Blemish).

 

Mount St. Mary’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026

 

Address: College Road Spinkhill Near Sheffield S21 3YL

County: Derbyshire

Admissions info: admissions@msmcollege.com or 01246 433 388

School type: Independent co-ed boarding and day school

Number of students: 550 (approx.)

Open day: October (upcoming)

11+ Exam date: January of  Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: CAT4

 

Open Events for Mount St. Mary’s College 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

The Open Morning event is set in October. The school also welcomes families on an individual basis, either before or after an open day. To schedule an individual visit, please reach out to St. Mary’s College via the number listed in the info section. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Mount St. Mary’s College 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Mount St. Mary’s College operates entrance procedures in accordance with HMC guidelines. They start with registration accompanied by a non-refundable fee of £100. Your child’s current school reports and references will also be requested.

 

Upon receipt of reports and references, your child will be invited to sit entrance examinations. There may also be an interview with a member of the senior staff. Following successful performance in the examinations, an offer of a place will be made (normally within seven days of the entrance assessment).

 

Mount St. Mary’s College 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

If your child qualifies for an Academic Scholarship as a result of the entrance assessments, you will also be notified in writing usually within seven days from the date of the assessment.

 

The school also awards scholarships for exceptional musical and sporting ability and potential. A scholar is expected to be an ambassador for the school. All scholarship applications will be considered by the Head, hence only he can recommend a candidate for a scholarship award to the Board of Governors.

 

The school’s Trust provides a budget for bursary assistance depending on individual and family needs and circumstances. Bursaries typically cover up to a maximum of 50% of fees and are offered for a period of one academic year. For further support in the following year/years, a new application must be submitted.

 

Bursary applications require that you provide up-to-date and complete information about your financial circumstances, including documentary support. Note that such information is treated in strict confidence. Applications must be made directly to the College Bursar using the Bursary Application Form, available on request from the Bursar’s Office or the Admissions Office. 

 

Mount St. Mary’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Mount St. Mary’s College entrance examination consists of the following online assessment:

 

• Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)

 

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) measures developed abilities via modules testing Verbal, Non-Verbal, Spatial and Quantitative Reasoning.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Mount St. Mary’s College 11+ entrance examinations.

 

How to Prepare for the Mount St. Mary’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests successfully reflect the actual St. Mary’s 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 tests 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’.

 

Whilst age-appropriate, our practice tests are challenging, and are successfully used by hundreds of thousands of students every year. Please see below our recommended packs to help you prepare your child for the Mount St. Mary’s College 11 plus entrance examinations.

 

Mount St. Mary’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests

 

Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)

 

The following Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) online practice tests are highly recommended for successful preparation for the Mount St. Mary’s College 11+ CAT test. They help familiarise students with the various modules and question types that will come up in the CAT4 Level C, which is taken for Year 7 (11+) entry.

 

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 1 

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 2

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 3

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 4

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 5

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 6

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 7

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 8

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 9

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 10

 

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The following Skill Practice Tests each focus on one module that will come up in the CAT4 Level C assessment, allowing you to target the specific modules that your child finds most challenging.

 

Non-Verbal Reasoning

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Matrices

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Classification

 

Verbal Reasoning

CAT4 – Level C – Verbal Classification

CAT4 – Level C – Verbal Analogies

 

Quantitative Reasoning

CAT4 – Level C – Number Analogies

CAT4 – Level C – Number Series

 

Spatial Reasoning

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Analysis

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Recognition

 

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The following video courses cover everything your child needs to know to do well in the Mount St. Mary’s College CAT4 exam:

 

CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Spatial Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Verbal Reasoning Course

 

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The information provided about Mount St Mary’s College 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.

 

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