Quick and detailed information for the 11+ exams in 2023-2024 of Merchiston Castle School provided below for 7+, 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+, and 15+ Parents reference.
Merchiston Castle School 11 Plus Exam Information
- Address: Merchiston Castle School, 294 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH13 0PU, United Kingdom
- School Website: click here for more information
- Admissions Contact:
- Telephone: 131 312 2201
- Email: [email protected]
- School Type: Independent School for Boys
- Total Number of Students in School: 470
- Number of Places available: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
- Open Days:
- School Open Morning held twice yearly, To attend these open mornings you need to register on the school website
- To find out more about Merchiston Castle School view the school’s Virtual Open Event films here.
- Closing Date for Application: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
- Exam Provider: Merchiston Castle School
- ISI Report: ISI Report | Merchiston Castle School, London
Merchiston Castle School 7-12+ Exam Dates
- Entrance Assessments – By arrangement with the Admissions Department
- Entry to J4, J5, First, Second & Third Forms (ie 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 years of age in September of the year of entry) Candidates should expect to be at the School from 9.15am until 1.30pm approximately.
Merchiston Castle School 7-12+ Exam Styles
Your son will sit online assessments in Maths and English, a writing exercise, and an online screening test. He will have an informal interview with Junior school and be asked to provide a report from his current school.
Access 11+ Past Papers with Detailed Mark Schemes and Answers.
School Catchment Area Criteria: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
School Fee: School 2023-2024 Academic Year Fees Details
| AGE(S) OF PUPIL | BOARDING FEE PER TERM | DAY FEE PER TERM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV Form and above | 13 – 18 | £13,440 | £9,750 |
| II and III Form | 11 – 12 | £9,610 | £6,480 |
| J4 to I Form | 7 – 10 | n/a | £5,730 |
Merchiston Castle School 13+ and 14+ Exam Dates
Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
Merchiston Castle School 13+ and 14+ Exam Styles
- If your son is joining from a Prep School he will sit the Common Entrance Papers.
- Otherwise, he will sit written papers in Maths and English, Non Verbal Reasoning and online screening tests. He will have an informal interview with staff and be asked to provide a recent school report.
Access 13+ Past Papers with Detailed Mark Schemes and Answers.
Merchiston Castle 15+ Exam Dates
Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.
Merchiston Castle 15+ Exam Styles
In the very rare instance that your son is moving schools mid GCSEs, he will be asked to sit written papers in Maths, English and Science. School will also interview him and consider his recent school report.
