Riverside Character & Logic: The 11+ Guide to Radnor House (Twickenham)
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Occupying a historic riverfront location on the banks of the River Thames in Twickenham, Radnor House is a vibrant co-educational independent day school. Famous for its values-based ethos (focusing on courage, excellence, perseverance, and respect), Radnor House offers small class sizes, strong academic growth, and exceptional pastoral support.
Radnor House looks beyond test scores alone to identify well-rounded candidates who align with the school's core values.
The Radnor House Admissions Framework
The 11+ assessment at Radnor House takes place in November and December of Year 6, consisting of three main components:
| Module | Format | What It Evaluates |
| CAT4 Digital Test | Online Adaptive | Verbal, Non-Verbal, Quantitative, and Spatial reasoning batteries. |
| Creative Writing Paper | Written (30 Mins) | Narrative structure, vocabulary choice, and creative imagination. |
| Values Interview | 1-to-1 (15 Mins) | Personal passions, reading interests, and alignment with core school values. |
The Value-Centred Interview
The individual interview at Radnor House is a key component of the selection process. Candidates are encouraged to speak about personal projects, books they love, and co-curricular achievements.
What the Panel Looks For: Teachers evaluate how candidates demonstrate curiosity, handle open-ended questions, and articulate their personal values.
How Exceptional Academics Prepares Your Child
Exceptional Academics tutors help students navigate every element of the Radnor House process. We build speed and confidence for the CAT4 cognitive batteries, refine paper-based writing skills under timed conditions, and prepare pupils to present their thoughts with clarity during the values-based interview.
Considering Radnor House for Year 7 entry? Contact our specialist team today to design your child's preparation strategy at info@exceptionalacademics.com.