Notre Dame School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2026

Introduction

Notre Dame School is an independent Catholic girls’ day school located in Cobham, Surrey. Founded in 1937 by nuns from the Company of Our Lady Mary, the school came under the authority of a charitable trust in 2003.

In Year 7, all girls study the core subjects: English, mathematics, theology, biology, chemistry and physics, in addition to MFL, Latin, history, geography, ICT, music, drama, art, PE, swimming, textiles technology and food technology.

The school operates a House system consisting of four Houses, enabling girls to forge happy relationships and take part in a variety of sporting, musical and dramatic competitions throughout the year.

The school’s ethos is grounded in Christian values whilst simultaneously respecting the faiths and cultures of the members of its community. Notre Dame recognises and nurtures individual potential in all areas of learning and fully invests in girls’ academic, personal, moral and spiritual development, enabling them to mature into responsible citizens and valued participants in their communities.

Open Events for Notre Dame School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

The school holds Open Events throughout the year, allowing prospective families to become familiar with the wealth of activities that take place on campus and its extensive facilities. It is highly recommended that you pre-register your attendance using an online form. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

Notre Dame School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions  

After the visit, if you wish to register your daughter with the school, you should do so by the deadline in October of the year preceding entry. She will then be added to the list of 11+ candidates who will sit the November entrance examinations.

A reference from your daughter’s current school will be requested around this time. There will also be an informal interview with a senior staff member. Please note that, throughout the admissions process, the following fees are payable: a £125 fee for registration and a £750 deposit on acceptance of a place. The registration fee is non-refundable.

Notre Dame School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

At 11+, the school awards Art, Music, Drama and Sports Scholarships. Applying for these includes completing an additional scholarship registration form, available on the school’s website. Academic Scholarships are offered on the grounds of your daughter’s performance in the entrance examination, therefore, a separate application is not required.

Bursaries are also available. They are means-tested and awarded at the sole discretion of the school. Applications must be submitted by late November prior to the year of entry. Please note that bursaries are reviewed annually and may increase/decrease in value as a result of any changes in your financial circumstances.

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

To prepare your daughter successfully for the Notre Dame School 11+ entrance exam, we suggest that you make use of our targeted resources. Our practice tests enable familiarisation with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam, which will help her gain confidence in the lead up to the big day.

With the use of our practice tests, you will be able to precisely identify your daughter’s strengths and weaknesses, which will guide you in devising a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’. Moreover, our practice tests will help her get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure. 

Due to their practicality and effectiveness, our practice tests are used successfully by hundreds of thousands of students every year. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Notre Dame School 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

Notre Dame School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

Notre Dame School 11+ Online Practice Tests

Our Notre Dame 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, 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.

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Notre Dame School 11+ Skill Practice

The following Skill Practice exercises focus on one module that will come up in the Notre Dame School 11+ Online Test, allowing you to target the specific exam sections that your child finds challenging.

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Notre Dame School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Notre Dame School was 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 post.

Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Notre Dame School.

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