Westminster Under School 11 plus (11+) Exam Information – Key Details
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Introduction
Westminster Under School is positioned in central London and is a vibrant community of exceptionally bright and curious boys. The school is known for its quality of teaching and breadth of curriculum.
Pastorally, it’s a small school of 285 boys, making it a warm and close-knit community.
Westminster Under School 11 plus (11+) exam for Year 7 entry
Entry Level Eleven Plus (11+) exam
School Name Westminster Under School
Description Boys; day school
Age range 7-13
Size 285 approx.
Fees £5,906 per term
Address Westminster Under School, Adrian House, 27 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2NN
Website www.westminsterunder.org.uk/
Telephone (general enquiries): +44 (0) 207 821 7588
Admissions +44 (0) 207 821 7588 or alycia.lee@westminster.org.uk
Admissions Process for Westminster Under School Eleven Plus (11+) for Year 7 entry
Open Days
Open mornings take place every year in the Autumn Term, allowing prospective parents and pupils to get a feel for the school environment and meet current pupils and staff. Open mornings also include a talk from the Master of the Great School (Westminster senior school) Patrick Derham.
For dates of up and coming opening mornings and to book, please visit the school’s website.
Registration
Online applications can be submitted from two years before the proposed date of entry. At the latest, boys must be registered by the week before October half-term in the year before their intended September entry. Visit the school website for key dates.
Entrance Exams
In late November or early December, boys sit the online ISEB Common Pre-test either at the Under School or at their existing school. These tests are also used by a number of other senior schools and may only be taken once. For further information on the ISEB Pre-test, visit our sister site: www.pretestplus.co.uk, where you will find full details and our own online practice tests.
After the computerised testing is complete, some boys are invited back to Westminster Under School to sit additional written papers in English and Mathematics.
Recommended Materials
Pretest practice:
ISEB Pretest
The pretest is a multiple-choice test that assess four subjects: Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Our recommendations for preparation are bellow:
ISEB Pretest Verbal Reasoning Course
ISEB Pretest Non-Verbal Reasoning Course
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Students who do well in the Pre-test are invited back for interview and some short Maths and English tests. The Maths test is problem-solving based and the English test contains written comprehension. See below for recommendations.
English
English practice papers, ideal for Westminster Under School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:
Comprehension
11+ Complete Comprehension Guide
Writing
Mathematics
Maths practice papers, ideal for Westminster Under School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:
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Interviews
All boys who take the written tests (after successfully completing the ISEB Common Pre-test) return to Westminster Under School for an informal interview with a senior member of staff.
Bursaries
Once a place has been awarded (based on academic merit), parents can complete a financial assessment form designed to establish the level of financial support required. If a boy’s parents are unable to pay some or all of the fees, an appropriate remission of the fees may be applied. For further information, please read the visit the school’s website.
Other Entry Points: 7+, 8+ or 13+ (Please note: applicants to Westminster School may only apply for entry at either 11+ or 13+ but not both)
Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Westminster Under School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Westminster Under School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
