UCS Hampstead

Hampstead, United Kingdom. Practice coming soon.

Independent schools · Test: Own papers

An independent London school that admits at Year 7 through its own English and maths exams, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.

Key facts

checked 18 October 2026

Selective entry: Candidates sit the school's English and maths exam, and shortlisted candidates are invited back in late January for a mini-lesson and a one-to-one interview; offers follow in mid-February.
Source: Year 7 admissions process - UCS Hampstead (opens in a new tab)
Entry point: Year 7 (11+). The page gives about 60 places.
Source: Year 7 admissions process - UCS Hampstead (opens in a new tab)
Test used: Own exam: English of one hour 15 minutes (reading comprehension 45 minutes, creative writing 30 minutes) and maths of one hour 15 minutes, with multiple-choice and short-answer sections. The page does not mention the ISEB Pre-Test.
Source: Year 7 admissions process - UCS Hampstead (opens in a new tab)

Last checked 18 October 2026. Every fact is from the school’s own pages unless marked Reported by prep providers or Our view

Selective entry: Candidates sit the school's English and maths exam, and shortlisted candidates are invited back in late January for a mini-lesson and a one-to-one interview; offers follow in mid-February.
Source: Year 7 admissions process - UCS Hampstead (opens in a new tab)
Entry point: Year 7 (11+). The page gives about 60 places.
Source: Year 7 admissions process - UCS Hampstead (opens in a new tab)
Test used: Own exam: English of one hour 15 minutes (reading comprehension 45 minutes, creative writing 30 minutes) and maths of one hour 15 minutes, with multiple-choice and short-answer sections. The page does not mention the ISEB Pre-Test.
Source: Year 7 admissions process - UCS Hampstead (opens in a new tab)
Assessment and dates: Exam on Wednesday 6 January 2027; application deadline 5pm on Monday 9 November 2026.
Source: Year 7 admissions process - UCS Hampstead (opens in a new tab)
Preparation: The school does not provide past papers.
Source: Year 7 admissions process - UCS Hampstead (opens in a new tab)

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UCS sets its own English and maths entrance exams, taken at the school.
Own exam: English of one hour 15 minutes and maths of one hour 15 minutes, taken at the school.
Exam on Wednesday 6 January 2027; application deadline 5pm on Monday 9 November 2026.

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