Entry to QEH Junior School

The main points for entry to QEH Junior School are Year 3 and Year 5. Boys may join in other year groups if availability exists. Our assessments for September 2025 applicants will be held w/c 18 November for Year 3 and 4 and w/c 25 November for Year 5 and 6 applicants. Exact dates will be confirmed with families upon receipt of an application. 

Our assessment process has been carefully designed to remove unnecessary anxiety for you and your family, and to provide your son with an opportunity to showcase his strengths, likes and personality in a supportive and stimulating environment. 

At QEH Junior School, we provide a comprehensive assessment and taster day experience. This includes an online assessment (on iPads), classroom time, an exciting array of team building activities with the Head (Mr Wolverson) a delicious school lunch, and a fun afternoon of activities at our Failand sports ground.  

Boys will be assessed in English, mathematics, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. The assessments are extremely child friendly and include opportunities to do example questions before the assessment starts. There are also regular breaks built in. 

Please see our entrance assessment FAQ’s for additional information. We also recommend viewing the short familiarisation exercises to get a feel for the online format of the assessment. 

How to apply

If you would like to apply for a place in the Junior School for your son, please complete our online application form. At the same time we will ask for the non-refundable registration fee of £60 (excluding VAT) to be made and a copy of the most recent school report. Payment of the registration fee is made via bank transfer using the details provided on the online form. Mrs Rayment will then contact you with details of the assessment. 

To arrange an individual visit to the Junior School, please complete our Arrange A Visit form or contact Mrs Tessa Rayment on junioradmissions@qehbristol.co.uk or 0117 930 3067 if you have any questions.