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Epsom College

School typeIndependent

AddressCollege Road, Epsom, Surrey, England, KT17 4JQ

Epsom College is a mixed independent school. Year 7 (11+) entry is assessed via the ISEB Pretest, and there is no interview stage. Specific pass marks and key application dates are not provided.

If your child is the kind who wants to be busy from the classroom to the sports field to the stage, and to be surrounded by others who feel the same, Epsom College is worth a close look. It is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls set in its own grounds in Surrey. The chapel sits right at the heart of the site, a quiet reminder of the College's Christian roots, though families of all faiths and none are welcome. The school grew out of an unusual beginning: founded in 1853 as a college tied to the medical profession, a thread that still runs through its character today, and it counts the abstract painter John Piper among the artists it educated.

The Good Schools Guide calls it a high-achieving, big-hearted and increasingly sought-after school at the top of its game, and describes the pupils as fun, thoughtful and good company. Pastoral care is taken seriously here, summed up in the school's own three words: serve, share and care. Parents say the all-rounder label, used so loosely elsewhere, genuinely fits this place, with strong music, sport and activities sitting alongside the academic work rather than bolted on.

Epsom suits a sociable, well-rounded child who likes having plenty on and who will settle in a school that puts kindness and wellbeing first. Since September 2024 it has been led by Mark Lascelles, its 16th Head, who came from twelve years leading Dauntsey's. For a child who wants to throw themselves into everything a school can offer, and be looked after while they do it, Epsom is a calm, warm place to do exactly that.

Key facts

Gender

Mixed

Website

Visit school website

Admissions

Open day

June, Oct

Registration closes

Oct

Admissions contact

admissions@epsomcollege.org.uk

Admissions phone

0137 282 1234

Registration form

See notes: https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/admissions/joining-year-7/

What this school tests

ISEB Common Pre-Test

English17 question types

GrammarPunctuationReading Comprehension - ComparisonReading Comprehension - EvaluationReading Comprehension - Grammar and punctuationReading Comprehension - Inference and DeductionReading Comprehension - Information RetrievalReading Comprehension - Language Techniques and ImageryReading Comprehension - Sentence-level ComprehensionReading Comprehension - SequencingReading Comprehension - Structure, Form, Voice and ToneReading Comprehension - SummarisingReading Comprehension - Text Classification and PurposeReading Comprehension - Types of Words and PhrasesReading Comprehension - Word Meaning / ChoiceSpellingVocabulary

Maths21 question types

AlgebraAngles and DegreesBIDMASCoordinate GridsEstimation and RoundingFactors and MultiplesFractions, Decimals and PercentagesMeasurementMoneyNumber and Place ValueOperationsPerimeter, Area and VolumePosition and DirectionProperties of ShapesRatio and ProportionReflection, Rotation and SymmetrySequencesSpecial NumbersSpeed, Distance and TimeStatisticsTime

Non-verbal Reasoning11 question types

Figure AnalogiesFigure SeriesGrid MatricesHorizontal CodesMost Like Three FiguresMost Like Two FiguresOdd Figure OutStar MatricesTriangle MatricesTriangle SeriesVertical Codes

Verbal Reasoning14 question types

Compound WordsEmbedded WordsForm a WordInsert a LetterMove 1 / 2 LettersOdd Word OutShuffled SentencesSynonymsVerbal ClassificationWord AnalogiesWord CompletionWord MatchWord OppositesWord Pairs

Spatial Reasoning13 question types

2D Rotations2D View of 3D Shape3D RotationsBlock CountingBuilding BlocksCombining ShapesFold and PunchFolding CubesHidden ShapesMissing Face of CubeNets - Opposite FaceShape CompletionVertical/Horizontal Reflections

Previous exam results

GCSE results

Most pupils at this school sit IGCSE and Pre-U qualifications, which are not reflected in DfE's published GCSE measures. See the school's own website for full results. Reference: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/

A-level results

In 2025 students achieved an A- average grade per A-Level entry. 38.2% gained AAB or better including two facilitating subjects. Reference: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What exam board does Epsom College use for the 11+?

Epsom College uses the ISEB Pretest for its Year 7 (11+) entrance exam.

Does Epsom College interview as part of the 11+ admissions?

No, there is no interview stage as part of Epsom College's Year 7 (11+) admissions process.

Is Epsom College a co-educational school?

Yes, Epsom College is a mixed independent school for both boys and girls.

What type of school is Epsom College?

Epsom College is an independent boarding and day school.

Where can I find more information about Epsom College Year 7 admissions?

You can visit the official Epsom College admissions page at https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/admissions/joining-year-7/.

Does Epsom College offer bursaries or help with fees?

Yes. Epsom offers means-tested bursaries for families who have the potential but not the means to join. Support can cover part or most of the fees. To apply, read the school's guidance for means-tested bursaries, then register your interest with the Chief Operating Officer, who will invite you to apply through an online portal. There is a set deadline for 11+ applications each year. Some families may also qualify for help from the Royal Medical Foundation.

What scholarships does Epsom College offer?

At 11+, Epsom offers scholarships in academic study, drama, music and sport. Academic scholarships are awarded on the strength of your child's overall application, with no extra exam needed. For drama, music or sport, your child sits a separate assessment, usually held in January. Once you have registered, the school sends the relevant scholarship forms ahead of the assessment dates. An award carries some recognition and a role in school life in that field.

What is the Epsom College 11+ assessment like?

Epsom uses the ISEB Common Pre-Test: four short online tests in English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, usually taken at your child's own school in the autumn of Year 6. After that, children come to an Engagement Day in early January, a relaxed morning or afternoon with no further exams, where they meet teachers and other applicants. The school designs the process to be as stress-free as possible and to see the whole child, not just a test score.

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