The Perse Upper School 13+ Official Practice Material

The The Perse Upper School 13+ entrance exam typically includes English, Maths papers. Candidates sit timed written papers, usually combining a calculator and non-calculator section, alongside other subjects required by the school. Check The Perse Upper School's admissions page for the most current specification.

Most 13+ maths entrance papers from independent schools run for 60 minutes, though some — including scholarship papers — extend to 90 minutes. The time The Perse Upper School allows is printed on each paper's own cover, where the school printed one.

The Perse Upper School does not publish a fixed pass mark; entry is competitive and ranked relative to the cohort each year, so there is no percentage to aim for. The most reliable preparation is to sit several recent papers under timed conditions and work on the topics that cost marks.

Most 13+ entrance exams take place between early November and mid-January of the year of entry. The Perse Upper School sets its own date — confirm directly with the registrar after registering your child.

The Perse Upper School does not publish a past paper in this catalogue. We host 8 official practice publications as free PDF downloads, clearly identified as sample, specimen or illustrative material. Each has worked solutions inside interactive practice.

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