Shrewsbury House School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Guide

About Shrewsbury House School

Shrewsbury House School is a boys’ school for ages 4 to 13 in Surbiton, Surrey. Year 3 is one of its main entry points alongside Reception, though the school notes that places can occasionally be available in other year groups too.

The assessment itself is deliberately low-key: small-group Maths and English work, alongside staff simply getting to know the boys.

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

• School type: boys only, ages 4 to 13, Surbiton, Surrey
• Main entry points: Reception and Year 3, with occasional places elsewhere
• Assessment takes place in November, the year before entry, when your son is in Year 2
• Assessed: Mathematics and English, in small groups, while staff spend time getting to know the boys
• The school’s own Admissions Policy points to a separate Entry Process page for exact key dates, which wasn’t reachable in this pass, so confirm the current dates directly
• Registration fee £150, inclusive of VAT, non-refundable
• Most siblings join the school, though the school is clear that admission is not automatic
• Means-tested bursaries are available annually from Year 3 upward, for parents who indicate on the registration form that they need financial support, and can extend to full fee remission in cases of proven need, reviewed every 12 months
• The school states it does not select for entry on the basis of religious belief and complies with the Equality Act 2010; parents of children with SEN or a disability are asked to discuss needs before the assessment

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

Assessment falls in November, the year before entry, when your son is in Year 2. The school’s own Admissions Policy refers readers to a separate Entry Process page for exact key dates, which wasn’t reachable when this guide was researched, so confirm the current cycle’s registration and assessment dates directly with admissions.

Financial support is worth investigating properly here: means-tested bursaries are available from Year 3 upward, can extend to full fee remission where need is proven, and are reviewed every 12 months, so a bursary awarded at entry isn’t necessarily fixed for the whole of your son’s time at the school.

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

Register through shrewsburyhouse.net with the £150 fee. If a bursary might apply, indicate that on the registration form itself, since that’s how the school identifies applicants who want financial support considered.

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

Maths and English are the two assessed subjects, taken in small groups in what the school frames as a low-pressure setting, alongside staff getting to know the boys individually. There’s no reasoning paper described.

With the exact question format not published, the sensible preparation is solid Year 2 Maths and English, delivered in a way your son finds comfortable working through in a small group rather than alone.

Shrewsbury House School 7 Plus (7+) top tips for your child

• Contact admissions directly for the current registration and assessment dates, since the school’s own linked page wasn’t available to confirm them
• Keep Maths and English at a comfortable Year 2 standard; there’s no reasoning paper to prepare for
• Practise working in a small group, since the assessment itself is run that way
• Indicate financial need on the registration form if a bursary might apply
• Mention any SEN or additional needs to the school ahead of the assessment, as it invites that conversation directly

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

Our 7+ English and maths packs below cover exactly the two assessed subjects, with full answers for marking together. Since Shrewsbury House doesn’t test reasoning, that’s where preparation time is best spent rather than spread more widely.