Prior Park College 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2026

Introduction

Prior Park College is a coeducational Roman Catholic school for both day and boarding students. Located on a hill overlooking the city of Bath, the school is designated as a Grade I listed building.

Pupils study art & photography, biology, business, chemistry, classical civilisation, design technology, drama, economics, English, geography, history, Latin, mathematics, Modern Languages, music, physical education, physics, psychology and theology.

Providing something for everyone, the school’s co-curricular programme offers rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, tennis, swimming, volleyball, golf, sailing, rounders and much more. Additionally, The Combined Cadet Force, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and Saturday Active courses allow pupils to engage in archery, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, abseiling and sailing.

Grounded in values such as consideration, compassion and openness, the school’s community is centred on the motto God our Guide, God our Light. Whilst celebrating other cultures, Prior Park aims to educate holistically via the provision of Christian education and by building links with parents and the local community.

Open Events for Prior Park College 11 Plus (11+) Entry

The school’s Open Door events allow you and your child to see the College on a normal working day. They consist of a pupil-led tour of facilities and an informal meeting with the Head and key staff members over refreshments in the Mansion. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

Prior Park College 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

Registration for a place in Year 7 is subject to a submitted registration form, returned with a non-refundable registration fee of £100 before the deadline. A current school report will be requested at this time and your child will be invited to sit an entrance examination. 

Once an offer of a place is communicated, you will be expected to return an acceptance form along with a deposit prior to the deadline date of acceptance.

If the number of candidates exceeds the number of available places, priority will be given to:

• A child from a family of Roman Catholics or other Christians;
• A child who performed better in the examinations and has a better school report;
• A child with extra-curricular interests & other talents;
• A child whose siblings attend the college or other schools within Prior Park Schools;
• A child with previous attendance at Prior Park Prep School or The Paragon;
• other factors.

Prior Park College 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of potential and attainment. They are up to the value of 10% of tuition fees and are independent of parental financial circumstances. For 11+ entry, the school offers:

• Academic Scholarships
• Special Talent Scholarships

Special Talent Scholarships are available in Art, Drama, Product Design, Music and Sport. Students can hold an Academic Scholarship and one Special Talent Scholarship simultaneously.

Scholarships are reviewed throughout a Scholar’s time at the College and may be removed subject to a significant decline in commitment or behaviour.

To increase the fee reduction, scholarships can be coupled with a means-tested bursary. Families who may require bursarial support should contact the Financial Controller to discuss this matter well in advance of the entrance examination. To apply for a bursary, your child must be registered and the £100 registration fee must be paid.

Bursaries are reviewed throughout the holder’s time at the College and may be removed due to a significant decline in commitment or performance or a change in a family’s personal circumstances. For further information, please visit the school’s website.

How to Prepare for the Prior Park College 11 Plus (11+) Exam

One of the best ways to prepare your child for a demanding 11+ entrance exam is to familiarise them with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam. You can achieve this with the use of our practice tests.

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests will help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base, and thus remove unnecessary stress from the exam preparation process.

By getting used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure, your child will gain a significant advantage over other candidates who prefer a less structured approach towards preparation for a competitive 11+ entrance exam.

We highly recommend that you make use of our practice tests in order to increase your child’s confidence ahead of exam day. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Prior Park College 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

Prior Park College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

Prior Park College 11+ Online Practice Tests

Our Prior Park College 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, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Puzzles & Problem Solving, 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+ Prior Park College Practice Test 1

11+ Prior Park College Practice Test 2

11+ Prior Park College Practice Test 3

11+ Prior Park College Practice Test 4

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Prior Park College 11+ Skill Practice

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

11+ Prior Park College Mathematics

11+ Prior Park College  Puzzles & Problem Solving Pack 1

11+ Prior Park College  Puzzles & Problem Solving Pack 2

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