Quest x King's Chester Junior

Guidance for the King's Chester Junior School Quest assessment

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

Quest x King's Chester Junior

Guidance for the King's Chester Junior School Quest assessment

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

Used by 160+ independent and grammar schools.

The King's School Chester Junior School assessment

The King's School Chester Junior School Quest assessment is computer-based, with a short handwritten creative writing task.

Year 3 entry (7+)

Year 3 is the main entry point to the Junior School. Candidates are assessed in:

  • English
  • Maths
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Creative Writing (30 minutes, handwritten)

Sections are largely multiple choice and do not require typing or keyboard skills.

Year 3 key dates (September 2027 entry)

  • Assessment week: [DATES TO CONFIRM WITH KING'S CHESTER]

Entry into Years 4 to 6

Candidates joining in Years 4, 5 and 6 sit an age-appropriate version of the same assessment. The familiarisation test below includes questions for each age group.

The King's School Chester familiarisation test

Click below to complete a familiarisation test for The King's School Chester. Choose your child's age group to see examples of the style of questions they might see in the assessment.

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

About Quest

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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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