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Introduction
St. Edmund’s College is a coeducational independent day and boarding school in Ware, Hertfordshire. Set in 440 acres, it operates in line with the British public school tradition and is the oldest continuously operating post-Reformation Catholic school in the UK.
In Year 7, the curriculum falls into the following categories: English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages and Humanities, complemented by Computer Science.
The school’s enrichment programme includes overseas trips, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award excursions, CCF and sports, such as Rugby, Football, Cricket, Athletics and Tennis.
St. Edmund’s rounded education aims to develop the intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of each pupil’s personality through a balanced and challenging curriculum and a commitment to Christian values. Grounded in Catholic heritage, the school maintains close interactions with the wider community and hence prepares students for an adulthood full of purpose and success.
St. Edmund’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2025
Address: Old Hall Green, Ware, Herts, SG11 1DS
County: Hertfordshire
Admissions info: admissions@stedmundscollege.org or 01920 824247
School type: Independent co-ed day and boarding school
Open day: March, September
11+ Exam date: January of Year 6
11+ Exam type / Board: CEM Select
Open Events for St. Edmund’s College 11 Plus (11+) Entry
The school hosts Open Mornings in the Spring and Autumn Terms, allowing families to get a feel for life on campus and meet key members of staff. To register your attendance, you should fill in the online form available on the school’s website.
A private visit on a normal school day can also be arranged. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
St. Edmund’s College 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
After visiting the school, you may wish to register your child for Year 7 entry. The online registration form should be completed and submitted together with a payment of a non-refundable fee. Scholarship application forms are available on the website, while bursary application packs can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
Throughout the admissions process, the school will take into consideration your child’s performance in the online entrance test and interview (with the Head or senior member of academic staff), as well as the quality of their current-school report. An original birth certificate or passport will also be requested.
If entry criteria are met, your child will receive an offer of a place, to be accepted in writing and accompanied by a payment of a deposit. This will be refunded to you at the end of your child’s career at St. Edmund’s College.
St. Edmund’s College 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
The Douay Academic Scholarship is awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance examination. The Old Hall Academic Scholarship, available to Catholic students who are currently in a Catholic school, is also awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance examination. All Rounder Scholarships, Art Scholarships, Music Scholarships and Sport Scholarships are available, as well.
St. Edmund’s College offers a limited number of means-tested bursaries for Year 7 applicants, covering up to 100% of the fees. If you wish to apply for a bursary, you will be asked to complete a Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances form and return it to the Bursar with supplementary documentation.
Scholarships may be applied for in addition to a bursary. For more information, please reach out to the school, or visit their website, through which you can also access scholarship application forms.
St. Edmund’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The St. Edmund’s College 11+ exam consists of:
- CEM Select
CEM Select assesses Verbal, Non-Verbal and Numerical Ability through a series of short, online modules.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the St. Edmund’s College 11+ entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the St. Edmund’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam
One of the best ways to prepare your child for the St. Edmund’s College 11+ entrance exam is to make use of our up to date practice tests. By becoming familiar with the exam format and doing the tests under timed conditions, your child will significantly improve their skills ahead of the actual exam.
With the help of our practice tests, you will be able to calm any potential nerves and stress from the preparation process through a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’, and thus transforms the entire preparation process into a more pleasant experience.
Such a methodical and structured approach towards preparation includes making a habit of responding to questions quickly and effectively, under time pressure.
Successfully used by hundreds of thousands of students every year, our practice tests are available for immediate use after purchase. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the St. Edmund’s College 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.
St. Edmund’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests
CEM Select
The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the St. Edmund’s College CEM Select assessment:
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The following resources consist of focused tests that allow students to target specific question formats that appear in CEM Select:
Skill Practice: Verbal Ability
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CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 2
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CEM Select – Letter Connections
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Interviews
This guide covers all the key concepts your child needs to be aware of for the 11+ Interview:
11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide
The information provided about St Edmund’s College, Ware 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.
Please note that Pretest Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of the CEM Select or any other test publisher and St Edmund’s College, Ware.
Other entry points for St Edmund’s College, Ware:
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Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning
