Norwich School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details 2026

Introduction

Norwich School, one of the oldest schools in the UK, is an independent, co-educational day school for pupils between the ages of four and eighteen. It is located close to Norwich Cathedral, Norwich and has a long history which dates back to 1096, when it was established as an episcopal grammar school by Herbert de Losinga, first Bishop of Norwich.

The school came under the control of the city of Norwich in the 16th century following a successful petition to Henry VIII and was moved to its current location, beside the cathedral, in 1551. It became independent in the 19th century, with its classical curriculum being broadened in response to the Industrial Revolution and the declining demand for classical education.

Its enrollment stands at approximately 1,020 pupils. The School admitted only boys until 1994, when it officially became co-educational in the sixth form. In 2010, the school became fully co-educational.

The Senior School has around 850 pupils aged from 12 to 18 across eight houses. They can choose from a wide range of activities, including choral and orchestral recitals, designed to nurture their affinity to music, as well as sailing, kayaking and athletics in the sports category and dance and theatre in the performance department.

Norwich School is committed to fostering young people’s capacities towards understanding difficult concepts and expressing complex and profound ideas. With the school’s rich and broad education,  young people are with a specific knowledge that encourages leadership and service.

According to The Sunday Times “Parent Power Schools Guide”, Norwich School was classified as a top performing independent secondary school in Norfolk and Suffolk, with a ranking of 90th in the overall table for independent secondary schools in the country.

Aside from achieving the top A-level and GCSE results of any school in Norfolk and Suffolk, it has received the Norfolk Chamber’s Young Chamber Enterprise Recognition Award due to its commitment to improving the employability skills of young people in the region.

In addition, Norwich School is a recipient of the highest grading possible in all areas of a recent educational quality inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for both Senior and Lower Schools, with a grading of excellent across the board. 

Norwich School 11 Plus (11+) Open Events

The school’s annual Open Day takes place in September, where children have the opportunity to meet other pupils and staff, take part in activities, enjoy the location and hear from the Head Master. 

Aside from the Open Day, the school also hosts two Open Afternoons each year in March and June. During these Open Afternoons, both parents and pupils have the opportunity to take a tour of the school and see lessons in action. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

Norwich School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

The school promotes equal opportunities and conducts admissions in a fair and non-discriminatory manner. Pupils with additional learning needs are also considered for entry and the school encourages parents to make any special requirements clear as early as possible in the admissions process. 

Requests for special arrangements are made by filling in the special arrangements form and providing relevant documentation such as: professional assessment reports written within two years of the date of the entrance exam, medical reports and/or evidence of history of need/provision at current school.

It’s a common practice for the school to acknowledge all received applications within a few days. A fortnight before the first entrance assessment morning, details are sent to the contact(s) named on the application form. 

Children usually attend the exam in their own clothes. They are then assessed in three separate papers and are invited back to the school on a separate day for applicant interviews and activity sessions. 

An academic reference from the child’s current school is also requested unless indicated otherwise during the application. The results of the application are shared with parents by February.

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

Effective preparation is key to doing well in the 11+ exam. Using practice tests allows students to familiarise themselves with the examination format and style in a practical and efficient manner.

They cover all the types of questions that pupils will potentially be asked in the 11+ exam. With the help of our practice tests, you will be able to identify your child’s weaknesses, as well as their strengths, allowing you to adjust their study schedule accordingly.

This will provide your child with a competitive advantage over their peers and help reduce pre-exam stress and nerves. 

Aside from being age-appropriate, our tests reflect the types of questions that frequently appear in independent school  11+ entrance exams.

Practical and convenient, our practice tests are available for immediate download, print and use after purchase.

Norwich School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

Norwich School 11+ Online Practice Test

Our Norwich School 11+ Online Entrance Assessment Practice Tests are available on our other website, Pretest Plus, and provide realistic and highly accurate preparation for the actual exam. Each full mock test replicates the modules, timings and question types used in the real assessment, ensuring your child becomes familiar with the format and expectations. Covering Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles & Problem Solving and Creative Comprehension, these tests are all pitched at the same difficulty level, allowing you to benchmark your child’s progress, track improvement and identify key areas for further practice.

11+ Norwich School Practice Test 1

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Norwich School 11+ Skill Practice

Our Skill Practice exercises are designed to focus on one specific question type that will come up in the Norwich School 11+ exam. They are ideal for targeted practice and an efficient way to quickly improve your child’s scores in the relevant topic.

11+ Norwich School Mathematics

11+ Norwich School Creative Comprehension Pack 1

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11+ Norwich School Puzzles & Problem Solving Pack 1

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Norwich School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Norwich School 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 Norwich School.

Other entry points for Norwich 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