Rokeby School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Guide

About Rokeby School

Rokeby School, previously known as Rokeby Preparatory School, is a boys’ school in Kingston upon Thames. Boys join at 7+ into Year 3 through a single assessment that mixes written papers with computer-based reasoning and a group activity.

Parents are contacted by email in September 2026 with the details of the assessment and a link to the application form, so the process starts with the school reaching out rather than a public deadline to track down.

Key information for 2027 entry to Rokeby School at 7 Plus (7+)

• School type: boys only, Kingston upon Thames KT2
• Assessed: an English paper (creative writing, with elements of spelling and grammar), Mathematics, and computer-based Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
• A group Music/Drama activity and an informal interview complete the day
• Parents who have registered are contacted by email in September 2026 with assessment details and a link to the application form
• Assessment dates for September 2027 entry: Wednesday 11 and Wednesday 18 November 2026; boys attend one date only, depending on their current school
• The registration fee stated on the school’s admissions page (£120) is tied specifically to 4+ Reception entry and isn’t restated for 7+, so don’t assume it carries over
• Acceptance deposit £2,500, non-refundable, retained until the end of Year 8 or your son’s final term, with a term’s notice
• Sibling discount of 10% for a third son and any subsequent sons, applied as a fee reduction rather than admissions priority
• Means-tested bursaries are reviewed annually and assessed by an independent company
• The school doesn’t publish past papers

Admissions information for 2027 entry to Rokeby School at 7 Plus (7+)

Parents who have registered hear by email in September 2026, with the assessment details and application link for that year’s round. Boys attend one of two dates, 11 or 18 November 2026, depending on which their current school is allocated.

The £2,500 acceptance deposit is a meaningful figure to plan for, and it’s held right through to Year 8 or your son’s final term rather than returned early. If you have three or more sons at the school, the 10% fee discount on the third and later boys is worth factoring into the sums, though it doesn’t affect the admissions decision itself.

How can I register my child for the 7 Plus (7+) assessment at Rokeby School?

Register your interest through rokebyschool.co.uk to be added to the mailing list that receives the September 2026 assessment email. The 4+ registration fee published on the school’s site (£120) isn’t restated for 7+, so confirm the actual figure with admissions rather than assuming it’s the same.

What is the 7 Plus (7+) assessment format at Rokeby School?

English (creative writing, with spelling and grammar folded in), Mathematics, and computer-based Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning make up the written and on-screen elements, alongside a group Music/Drama activity and an informal interview. Reports from your son’s current school may also be reviewed.

With reasoning tested on a computer rather than on paper, some screen-based practice is worth building in alongside the traditional written work, so the format itself isn’t the only unfamiliar part of the morning.

Rokeby School 7 Plus (7+) top tips for your child

• Watch for the school’s September 2026 email if you’ve registered, since that’s when assessment details and the application link go out
• Practise verbal and non-verbal reasoning on screen, as both are computer-based here
• Write short creative pieces with attention to spelling and grammar, which are marked alongside the story itself
• Don’t assume the £120 fee applies to 7+; confirm the actual figure with admissions
• If a group Music/Drama activity is new to your son, a club or two beforehand helps him feel at ease

How to prepare your child for the 7 Plus (7+) Rokeby School assessment

Our Complete 7+ Bundle below covers English, maths and both reasoning types with full answers, matching the full spread of Rokeby’s assessment. Practising the reasoning sections on a screen where you can, not just on paper, mirrors the format most closely.