School-specific assessment
Newstead Wood School 11+ assessment guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
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At a glance
- Route type
- School-specific assessment
- Administrator
- Newstead Wood School administers the Year 7 selection test and its Supplementary Information Form registration.
- Assessment provider
- The school's 2027 policy and FAQ do not name an outside test setter or provider.
- Delivery
- The test has Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning parts. Both are multiple choice, with answers entered on a separate answer sheet, and the test is held at the school.
After the 2026 Newstead Wood selection test
- Newstead Wood's policy said it would email results between 16 and 22 October 2026. The email gives your daughter's age-standardised score and the required standard. If nothing arrived by 22 October, the school asks you to email its admissions team.
- Name Newstead Wood as one of your choices on your Local Authority common application form. The school says the form must be submitted by 31 October. Without it, your daughter cannot be considered, whatever her test score.
- Reaching the required standard does not guarantee a place. The school ranks girls who reach it using its published criteria. Your local authority sends offers on Monday 1 March 2027.
Subjects and stages
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
1. Newstead Wood School selection test
For September 2027 entry, the policy specifies Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning papers, age-adjusted total scores, a standard of 210 unless a higher standard is needed to fill PAN, and Non-Verbal Reasoning as the tie-break for equal totals. Both parts are multiple choice and held at the school. The test was scheduled between 24 and 26 September 2026; check your child's test day with the school.
Registration and dates
Dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| SIF registration opens | When1 May 2026 |
| SIF registration closes (submit by 10pm) | When30 June 2026 |
| Test results window begins | When16 October 2026 |
| Test results window ends | When22 October 2026 |
| Home local authority secondary CAF deadline | When31 October 2026 |
| National Offer Day | When1 March 2027 |
Scoring and eligibility
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning scores are age-adjusted and summed. The required standard is 210 unless a higher standard is needed to fill PAN. Non-Verbal Reasoning separates equal total scores. Reaching the standard does not guarantee an offer; rank order and oversubscription criteria apply.
Schools in this directory using the route
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Wood School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
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Questions families ask
Who administers the Newstead Wood School 11+ assessment?
Newstead Wood School administers the Year 7 selection test and its Supplementary Information Form registration. administers the Newstead Wood School 11+ assessment for September 2027 entry.
Which schools use the Newstead Wood School 11+ assessment?
1 school uses this route in the current catalog: Newstead Wood School.
What does the Newstead Wood School 11+ assessment assess?
The verified subjects are Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Where do families register for the Newstead Wood School 11+ assessment?
Check the registration dates in this guide, then read the official registration page for the relevant entry year. The verified destination is https://www.newsteadwood.co.uk/admissions/year-7-admissions.
How current is the information for Newstead Wood School 11+ assessment?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 4 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Newstead Wood School Admissions Arrangements for entry in September 2027
Newstead Wood School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Newstead Wood School Year 7 Admissions
Newstead Wood School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Frequently Asked Questions about Year 7 Admissions in September 2027
Newstead Wood School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- London Borough of Bromley Secondary School Places
London Borough of Bromley. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
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