Whitgift School 11+ and 13+ entrance exams 2027: dates and papers
Boys’ independent school in Croydon. 11+: Children in Year 6, for a place in Year 7 in September 2027: sat on Tuesday 5 January 2027. 13+: Children in Year 8, for a place in Year 9 in September 2027: sat on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Whitgift School · Boys’ independent school · CroydonWhitgift School: Admissions (the school’s website)
Sources checked 22 September 2026; the school’s admissions page is the final word.
11+ For Year 7
The 11+ entrance test
Whitgift School’s 11+ entrance test is set by the school itself. It tests English, maths and other sections.
Who sits it. Children in Year 6, for a place in Year 7 in September 2027: sat on Tuesday 5 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.
When it is sat
Tuesday 5 January 2027
For Year 7 in September 2027, sat in Year 6. Registration closes 6 November 2026. Whitgift School 1
Interviews 13–26 January 2027; decisions 12 February 2027.Not yet published
For Year 7 in September 2028, sat in Year 6. The date is not on the pages read. Whitgift School 1
What the school says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. Whitgift School 1
- How it is taken
- Not found on the pages read. Whitgift School 1
- What it tests
- English, maths and other sections. Whitgift School 1
- The papers
- English; Maths; Thinking Skills (age-related). Whitgift School 1
Timings and formats not published. - How places are decided
- The test and an interview. Entrance exams, then interview with a senior member of staff for students being considered for an offer (followed by a short parent meeting). Whitgift School 1
- Practice and familiarisation
- Sample papers. The practice materials for the 11+ entrance test (another website) Whitgift School 1
Sample papers by request form. - Interview
- Yes. Whitgift School 1
13+ For Year 9
The 13+ entrance test
Whitgift School’s 13+ entrance test is set by the school itself. It tests English, maths and science.
Who sits it. Children in Year 8, for a place in Year 9 in September 2027: sat on Saturday 7 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.
When it is sat
Saturday 7 November 2026
For Year 9 in September 2027, sat in Year 8. Registration closes 9 October 2026. Whitgift School 2
Interviews 18–25 November 2026; decisions 4 December 2026. A 13+ Pre-Test for boarding entry in 2029 is sat on 5 January 2027 (Year 6).Not yet published
For Year 9 in September 2028, sat in Year 8. The date is not on the pages read. Whitgift School 2
What the school says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. Whitgift School 2
- How it is taken
- Not found on the pages read. Whitgift School 2
- What it tests
- English, maths and science. Whitgift School 2
- The papers
- English; Maths; Science. Whitgift School 2
Timings not published. - How places are decided
- The test and an interview. Whitgift School 2
- Practice and familiarisation
- Sample papers. The practice materials for the 13+ entrance test (another website) Whitgift School 2
- Interview
- Yes. Whitgift School 2
Sources
Where every line comes from.
- 11+ Entry - Whitgift School checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“Admissions exams for 11+ entry in September 2027 will take place on Tuesday 5 January 2027.”
“Entrance Exams English Maths Thinking Skills (age-related)”
“Students who are being considered for an offer will be invited to attend an interview with a Senior Member of staff.”
“Past papers are not released, but there are some sample papers available here . Please note we do not have sample papers for Critical Thinking Skills.”
“The student interview is followed by a short meeting with parents/guardians with the same Senior Member of staff.”
“Application Closing Date (including Scholarships) Friday 6 November 2026 ... Entrance Examination Tuesday 5 January 2027”
- 13+ Entry - Whitgift School checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“Admissions exams for 13+ and 14+ entry in September 2027 will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026.”
“13+ and 14+ Entrance Exams English Maths Science”
“Students who are being considered for an offer will be invited to attend an interview with a Senior Member of staff.”
“Past papers are not released, but there are some sample papers available here”
“Students who are being considered for an offer will be invited to attend an interview”
“Admissions exams for 13+ and 14+ entry in September 2027 will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026. ... Application deadline (including scholarships) Friday 9 October 2026”
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