Registration for The Marist School, Ascot 11+ closes in 5 days, on 6 November 2026. A free consultation now leaves time to plan the preparation before the assessment.
Book a free consultationKey Facts
| School type | Independent day, Roman Catholic, selective girls' school, 2 to 18 (boys in Nursery to Year 2) |
|---|---|
| Location | Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire |
| Entry points | 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+ |
| Assessment | Entrance Assessment Day with English Comprehension and Creative Writing, a Mathematics assessment and a GL Assessment Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning paper |
| Test provider | GL Assessment verbal and non-verbal reasoning at 11+, alongside the school's own English and Maths papers; CATS Test at 13+ |
| Day fees (from September 2026) | £8,527 per term (Years 7 to 13, including VAT) |
| Registration deadline | Year 12 (VI Form) applications: Friday 6 November 2026; no registration deadline published for Year 7 entry |
| Assessment date | Year 7 Entrance Assessment Day: Friday 20 November 2026 |
| Scholarships and bursaries | Academic, art, drama, music, sport and all-rounder awards at 11+ and 16+; means-tested bursaries |
| A level average point score per entry (DfE, 2024/25) | 43.94 (average grade B+) |
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Girls get into The Marist School, Ascot admissions through registration, an entrance assessment day and a satisfactory reference from their current school, with the main entry at 11+ into Year 7 and further entry points at 7+, 13+ and 16+. The 11+ assessment day combines English Comprehension and Creative Writing, a Mathematics assessment and a GL Assessment Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning paper, alongside an interview and a short document called the Marist Passport.
The school is a Roman Catholic, selective day school for girls from 2 to 18, with boys admitted in Nursery to Year 2, so families often meet the process at a different age depending on whether they join the Prep or the Senior phase. Entry is subject to the availability of a place, and the sections below set out each stage as the school describes it.
| Entry point | Year group | Assessment | Interview | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7+ | Year 3 | Assessments in English and Maths within the Prep entrance assessment; the admissions policy says dates vary and mid-year points are confirmed by the admissions team | Taster day in school; no separate interview published | Not published |
| 11+ | Year 7 | Entrance Assessment Day with English Comprehension and Creative Writing, a Mathematics assessment and a GL Assessment Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning paper | Interview and the Marist Passport on the assessment day | Not published |
| 13+ | Year 9 | Entrance assessment in January covering English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning papers (CATS Test) | Interview before the assessment for Senior applicants, per the admissions policy | Not published |
| 16+ | Year 12 (VI Form) | No entrance papers published; external candidates are assessed on GCSE results, an interview and a reference | Interview required | Not published |
Entry points and places
The main entry points are 7+ into Year 3, 11+ into Year 7, 13+ into Year 9 and 16+ into Year 12, the VI Form, with Nursery and Reception entry earlier. The admissions policy states that all applicants are assessed for academic potential from 7+, and that other year groups can be joined when a place is free and the entry criteria are met.
The school does not publish numbers of places or forms of entry for any year group. Families who want to join outside the usual points are invited to contact the admissions office for a bespoke tour and assessment day.
- 7+ (Year 3): English and Maths assessments within the Prep entrance assessment
- 11+ (Year 7): Entrance Assessment Day with papers and an interview
- 13+ (Year 9): entrance assessment in January covering English, Maths and reasoning
- 16+ (Year 12): GCSE results, an interview and a reference
How the 11+ assessment, interview and reference work
The 11+ assessment is a single Entrance Assessment Day in the autumn term before September entry, made up of English Comprehension and Creative Writing, a Mathematics assessment and a GL Assessment Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning paper. The school sets the English and Maths papers itself, and the reasoning paper is the one external element.
Every applicant to the Senior phase is interviewed, and for Year 7 the interview and the Marist Passport form part of the assessment day. The admissions policy states that results remain confidential to the school, and reasonable adjustments are made for applicants with identified special educational needs and disabilities.
A formal offer depends on the assessment result and on a reference from the pupil's current school. The policy specifies a satisfactory confidential report from Key Stage 1 onwards, and the school asks to see an original birth certificate or valid passport before an offer is made. Paper lengths and question counts are not published, so the admissions office is the place to ask for timings.
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The 13+ entrance assessment takes place in January before September entry and covers English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning papers, described on the entry page as the CATS Test. The school does not describe a Year 6 or Year 7 pre-test with a conditional offer, nor a Common Entrance route, so the January assessment is the stage to plan around.
At 7+ the assessment is part of the Prep entrance assessment, where candidates in Years 3 to 6 sit English and Maths. The admissions policy adds that the assessment varies with the age of the child and that further mid-year dates are confirmed by the admissions team.
Registration and the admissions timeline
Registration starts with an enquiry and a tour, followed by a registration form and a non-refundable registration fee, with a separate overseas application page for international families. Parents of children in Year 5 and above meet the Principal, whilst parents of Year 4 and below meet the Head of Prep or Pre-Prep.
The school then sends details of the assessment process, and the pupil attends a taster day, sitting the age-appropriate assessment on the same day where one applies. An offer follows, and an acceptance deposit secures the place under the admissions policy, with part of it deducted from the first term's fees. The school follows the Girls' Schools Association protocol on the dates for accepting or declining an offer.
- Enquiry and tour with a member of the leadership team
- Registration form and registration fee
- Taster day and assessment
- Offer, dependent on the result and a reference
- Acceptance and deposit
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships are offered at Year 7 and Year 12 entry, with academic awards judged on the entrance assessment and interview at Year 7. Year 7 also has subject scholarships in Art, Drama, Music and Sport, an All-Rounder award for girls who enter two or more scholarships and perform well in the assessment, and a Marist Girl award that Prep pupils request by letter to the Principal.
At Year 12 the scholarships are Academic, Art and Design, Drama, Music and Sport, and candidates write a letter to the Head of Department explaining why they should be considered. Recipients are expected to stay until the end of their education, and awards are reviewed annually.
Means-tested bursaries exist for girls who would benefit significantly from the school and whose parents could not otherwise afford it. Parental assets and income are assessed and reviewed annually, and families begin by emailing the Bursar. The school does not publish a maximum share of fees.
Fees and what they include
Senior fees are charged as a single termly amount for Years 7 to 13, shown on the school's fees page as inclusive of VAT and applying from September of the stated academic year. Tuition is included, and fees are due before the first day of each term, with one term's notice of any annual change.
Lunches are compulsory and charged separately from Nursery to Year 11, and music tuition, LAMDA lessons, trips and some third-party clubs carry extra charges. GCSE and A Level exam fees are spread across invoices from Year 10 to Year 13. Sibling discounts of 10% for the second child and 35% for the third and later children apply to tuition, and the fees page lists no boarding fees.
Where pupils join from
The school has its own Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep, and Prep pupils move to the Senior phase by sitting the same Entrance Assessment as external candidates. Their earlier assessments are also considered, and the school says the vast majority are offered Senior places although this is not guaranteed.
Girls in Years 5 and 6 attend entrance exam preparation classes in school, are taught several subjects by Senior teachers from Year 5, and follow an induction programme once an offer is accepted. The school names no partner or feeder schools, and external candidates apply directly.
Sixth form entry at 16+
Sixth form entry requires at least six GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, with grade 7 or 6 in subjects to be studied at A Level, a favourable reference and an interview. External candidates are assessed on GCSE results, an interview and a reference, and no entrance papers are published.
Offers made before results are conditional on reaching the minimum grades. Applications and acceptances both close within set dates on the entry page, and Year 12 scholarship applications go to the Head of Department by letter.
How to prepare
Preparation for the 11+ day centres on the four named components: reading and answering comprehension questions, writing a piece of creative writing, working through a Mathematics assessment and practising verbal and non-verbal reasoning in the GL style. Timed practice in each, kept calm and regular, tends to suit a single assessment day better than occasional long sessions.
Girls also complete the Marist Passport, a document about themselves, and meet staff in an interview, so talking through their interests and favourite books helps. For 13+, the same pattern applies with the CATS Test reasoning papers added, and for 16+ the focus moves to GCSE grades and the subjects to be studied at A Level.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the entrance exam for The Marist School, Ascot?
- At 11+ the entrance assessment day has English Comprehension and Creative Writing, a Mathematics assessment and a GL Assessment Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning paper, with an interview and the Marist Passport. At 13+ the papers cover English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, described as the CATS Test.
- How much are The Marist School, Ascot fees?
- Fees are set per term by year group and published on the school's fees page, with Years 7 to 13 on a single rate that includes VAT. Lunches, music, LAMDA and trips cost extra, and siblings receive discounts of 10% for the second child and 35% for the third onwards.
- Does The Marist School, Ascot offer scholarships and bursaries?
- Yes. Year 7 has Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport, All-Rounder and Marist Girl scholarships, and Year 12 has Academic, Art and Design, Drama, Music and Sport. Means-tested bursaries assess parental assets and income each year, and families start by emailing the Bursar. The maximum share of fees is not published.
- How can a daughter be registered for The Marist School, Ascot?
- Families make an enquiry, tour the school, complete the registration form and pay the non-refundable registration fee, then receive assessment details. The pupil attends a taster day with the age-appropriate assessment, and a formal offer depends on the result and a reference from the current school. Overseas applicants use a separate application page.
- What are the sixth form entry requirements at The Marist School, Ascot?
- The admissions policy asks for at least six GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, with grade 7 or 6 in subjects to be studied at A Level, plus a favourable reference and an interview. Offers made before results are conditional on those grades. Year 12 scholarships are available in five subject areas.
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