Dulwich Prep & Senior 11+ and 13+ entrance exams 2027: dates
Dulwich Prep & Senior is a boys’ independent school in Southwark. The 11+ is set by the school itself and sat on Tuesday 19 January 2027, for Year 7 entry in September 2027. The 13+ is set by the school itself and sat on Monday 16 November 2026, for Year 9 entry in September 2027.
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Sources checked 22 September 2026; the school’s admissions page is the final word.
11+ For Year 7
The 11+ entrance exam: who sets it and what it tests
Dulwich Prep & Senior’s 11+ entrance test is set by the school itself. It tests verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English, a piece of writing, reading comprehension and maths.
Who sits it. Children in Year 6, for a place in Year 7 in September 2027: sat on Tuesday 19 January 2027.
Places: not published on the pages read.
Remelia and this test
Remelia has no exam plan for this test yet, and teaches Key Stage 2 in school order. A school without a plan of its own may still have its test under “Can’t find a school?”. Tick it, then choose its school year and month; Remelia plans for that provider’s usual test at the sitting you choose. If it is not there, choose “General 11+ preparation” for the Key Stage 2 curriculum with no exam date.
11+ exam dates for Dulwich Prep & Senior
Tuesday 19 January 2027
For Year 7 in September 2027, sat in Year 6. Registration closes 30 October 2026. Dulwich Prep & Senior
Assessment Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 January 2027 (20 Jan may be used for access arrangements). Year 7 scholarship academic assessment 2 February 2027 (apply by 30 November 2026).Not yet published
For Year 7 in September 2028, sat in Year 6. The date is not on the pages read. Dulwich Prep & Senior
11+ subjects, interview and how places are decided: what Dulwich Prep & Senior says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- How it is taken
- Not found on the pages read. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- What it tests
- Verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English, a piece of writing, reading comprehension and maths. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- The papers
- Not found on the pages read: how long it is, how many papers and what kind of questions. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- How places are decided
- The test and an interview. Tests, team tasks, informal interview, school report and reference; aims to admit boys who will thrive in a selective school. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- Practice and familiarisation
- Nothing found on the pages read. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- Interview
- Yes. Dulwich Prep & Senior
Informal interview during the half-day visit.
13+ For Year 9
The 13+ entrance exam: who sets it and what it tests
Dulwich Prep & Senior’s 13+ entrance test is set by the school itself. It tests verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English, a piece of writing, reading comprehension and maths.
Who sits it. Children in Year 8, for a place in Year 9 in September 2027: sat on Monday 16 November 2026.
Places: not published on the pages read.
Remelia and this test
Remelia has no exam plan for this test yet, and teaches Key Stage 2 in school order. A school without a plan of its own may still have its test under “Can’t find a school?”. Tick it, then choose its school year and month; Remelia plans for that provider’s usual test at the sitting you choose. If it is not there, choose “General 11+ preparation” for the Key Stage 2 curriculum with no exam date.
13+ exam dates for Dulwich Prep & Senior
Monday 16 November 2026
For Year 9 in September 2027, sat in Year 8. Registration closes 30 October 2026. Dulwich Prep & Senior
Year 9 scholarship academic assessment 1 December 2026 (apply by 20 October 2026).Not yet published
For Year 9 in September 2028, sat in Year 8. The date is not on the pages read. Dulwich Prep & Senior
13+ subjects, interview and how places are decided: what Dulwich Prep & Senior says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- How it is taken
- Not found on the pages read. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- What it tests
- Verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English, a piece of writing, reading comprehension and maths. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- The papers
- Not found on the pages read: how long it is, how many papers and what kind of questions. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- How places are decided
- The test and an interview. Tests, team tasks, informal interview, school report and reference. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- Practice and familiarisation
- Nothing found on the pages read. Dulwich Prep & Senior
- Interview
- Yes. Dulwich Prep & Senior
Informal interview.
Sources
Where the facts about Dulwich Prep & Senior come from.
- Entry Procedures - Dulwich Prep & Senior checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“For boys entering Years 5 to 8, they will sit reasoning tests (verbal, non-verbal and quantitative) and are asked to undertake some written English (writing and comprehension) and Maths work. We also ask the boys to participate in some team tasks with other boys of a similar age, and we will conduct an informal interview. The assessment aims to ensure that the boys who join us will thrive in a selective school with high academic standards.”
“Years 7 & 8 Registration Deadline: Friday 30 October 2026 Assessment: Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 January 2027*”
“We invite boys entering the Senior School to spend half a day with us, which includes lunch. As part of their visit, the boys will sit reasoning tests (verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative) and are asked to undertake some written English (writing and comprehension) and Maths work. We also ask the boys to participate in some team tasks with other boys of a similar age, and we will conduct an informal interview.”
“Years 9, 10 & 11 Registration Deadline: Friday 30 October 2026 Assessment: Monday 16 November 2026”
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