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George Watson’s College: entrance exams
Edinburgh. Primary 7: Children applying for Primary 7 in 2028: sat in November 2027 (inferred). S1: Children applying for S1 in 2027: sat in January 2027 (inferred).
George Watson’s College · EdinburghAdmissions (the school’s website)
Sources checked 22 September 2026; the school’s admissions page is the final word.
For Primary 7
The entrance test for Primary 7
George Watson’s College’s entrance test is set by the school itself. The school is in Scotland. It tests English and maths.
Who sits it. Children applying for Primary 7 in 2028: sat in November 2027 (inferred).
27 places, as the school’s page gives them Source
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When it is sat
November 2026 Inferred
For Primary 7 in 2027. Inferred: the page does not give this date in so many words. Registration closes 13 November 2026. Source
For P7 entry the assessment is sat in P6 in late November (Friday 21 and Friday 28 November 2025 for 2026 entry); 2026 dates not yet on the page. Application deadline P2–P7: Friday 13 November 2026.November 2027 Inferred
For Primary 7 in 2028. Inferred: the page does not give this date in so many words. Source
What the school says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. Source
- How it is taken
- Not found on the pages read. Source
- What it tests
- English and maths. Source
- The papers
- English; Mathematics. Source
Timings not published. - How places are decided
- The test and an interview. Source
- Practice and familiarisation
- Nothing found on the pages read. Source
- Interview
- Yes. Source
Short teacher-led group discussion.
For S1
The entrance test for S1
George Watson’s College’s entrance test is set by the school itself. The school is in Scotland. It tests English, maths and other sections.
Who sits it. Children applying for S1 in 2027: sat in January 2027 (inferred).
44 places, as the school’s page gives them Source
Remelia and this test
Remelia has no exam plan for this test yet, and teaches Key Stage 2 in school order. For a school without a plan, choose “Not sure yet” and Remelia teaches the Key Stage 2 curriculum with no exam date.
When it is sat
January 2027 Inferred
For S1 in 2027. Inferred: the page does not give this date in so many words. Registration closes 4 December 2026. Source
Held in early January (Friday 9 January 2026 for 2026 entry); the January 2027 date is not yet on the page. Application deadline for Senior School, session 2027/28: Friday 4 December 2026. Offers on the date agreed by Edinburgh independent schools (early February).January 2028 Inferred
For S1 in 2028. Inferred: the page does not give this date in so many words. Source
What the school says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. Source
- How it is taken
- Not found on the pages read. Source
- What it tests
- English, maths and other sections. Source
- The papers
- English; Mathematics. Source
Timings not published. - How places are decided
- The test and an interview. Source
- Practice and familiarisation
- Nothing found on the pages read. Source
- Interview Inferred
- No. Source
S1 applicants sit English and Maths papers, complete a questionnaire and take part in a group discussion; the short interview is listed only for Senior 2 - Senior 5 applicants.
Sources
Where every line comes from.
- FAQs, George Watson’s College checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“Primary 7 | 27”
“Children sit standardised assessment papers in both English and Mathematics.”
“Children sit standardised assessment papers in both English and Mathematics. Primary 6 and Primary 7 children are asked to participate in a short group discussion led by a teacher.”
“Each application is carefully considered on an individual basis. We take into account the outcome of the assessment, our observations when meeting your child and reference from your child’s current school.”
“Primary 6 and Primary 7 children are asked to participate in a short group discussion led by a teacher.”
“Primary 7 | Friday 21 and Friday 28 November 2025 (afternoon)”
“Senior 1 | 44”
“All children applying to the Senior School are asked to complete English and Maths Papers.”
“All children applying to the Senior School are asked to complete English and Maths Papers. In addition: Applicants complete a questionnaire and participate in a group discussion.”
“All children applying to the Senior School are asked to complete English and Maths Papers. In addition: Applicants complete a questionnaire and participate in a group discussion. Senior 2 - Senior 5 applicants complete a short interview”
“Application closing dates for Session 2027/28: P2-P7 Friday 13 November 2026 P1 and Senior School Friday 4 December 2026.”
- Apply, George Watson’s College checked 22 September 2026
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