The dates below are for the 13+ 2029 application process. Please note, these dates may be subject to change.
| Registration for 2029 13+ entry opens |
week commencing 20 April 2026 |
| Registration for 2029 13+ entry closes |
16 October 2026 |
| ISEB Guardian Portal opens |
June 2026 |
| Stage One: ISEB online common pre-test taken at current school. |
Between 1 October – 14 November 2026 |
| Stage One: Those candidates who cannot sit the ISEB online common pre-test at their school may take them at St Paul’s School. |
14 November 2026 |
| Parents and schools advised of outcome of Stage One |
To be confirmed |
| Stage Two: Written assessments in Mathematics and English for selected candidates |
5 January 2027 |
| Stage Three: Interviews for selected candidates |
30 January 2027 and 6 February 2027 |
| Parents and schools advised of outcome of interview |
week commencing 22 February 2027 |
| Acceptance of Main List place with deposit |
By mid-March 2028 |
| Year 8 exam 2028 entry |
mid-September 2028 |
| Scholarship examinations |
4, 5, 6 May 2027 |
For further information, please email Bernadette Lees (Registrar) on 13plusentry@stpaulsschool.org.uk
