Quest x Bootham School

Guidance for the Bootham School Assessment

Information and familiarisation materials, so your child can show themselves at their best.

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Bootham School assessment

11+, 12+ and 13+ entry

The Bootham School Quest assessment is computer-based, covering six subjects over 105 minutes:

  • English (30 minutes)
  • Verbal Reasoning (10 minutes)
  • Mathematics (20 minutes)
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (10 minutes)
  • Puzzles and Problem Solving (15 minutes)
  • Creative Comprehension (20 minutes)

14+ entry

Four subjects over 70 minutes:

  • English (30 minutes)
  • Verbal Reasoning (10 minutes)
  • Mathematics (20 minutes)
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (10 minutes)

15+ and Sixth Form (16+) entry

Four subjects over 70 minutes:

  • English (20 minutes)
  • Verbal Reasoning (15 minutes)
  • Mathematics (20 minutes)
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (15 minutes)

Sections are largely multiple choice and do not require typing or keyboard skills. Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning adapt in difficulty based on your child's answers. English is fixed difficulty.

Bootham School familiarisation test

Click below to complete a familiarisation test for Bootham School. You'll see examples of the style of questions your child might see in the assessment.

This is a chance for your child to see how the assessment works, and build confidence with how to answer questions.

About Quest

Quest Assessments is an exam provider used by schools across the UK and internationally.
Our assessments are designed to ensure that schools can accurately identify the students who will thrive at their school. They are interesting, engaging assessments that allow candidates to show themselves at their best.

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