10 Plus (10+) Exam – Whitgift School – Key Details

Introduction

 

Whitgift School is an independent day school for boys in South Croydon, London. Founded by John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury, the school is owned by the charitable trust he established in 1596, called the Whitgift Foundation. The school’s Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference.

 

Featuring some of the country’s finest facilities, Whitgift is noted for its pupils’ outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements. Via a generous scholarship and bursary scheme, the school welcomes children from various backgrounds to benefit from its forward-looking education and the vast variety of extra-curricular opportunities on offer.

 

Whitgift School 10 Plus (10+) Exam Information

 

School Name: Whitgift School 

Description: Independent day and boarding school for boys

Age range: 10-19

10+ Exam type / Board: Quest Assessments

Fees: £6,880 per term (£11,027 to £13,380 for boarders)

Address: Haling Park Road, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 6YT

Website: www.whitgift.co.uk 

Telephone: 020 8633 9935

Email: admissions@whitgift.co.uk 

 

Whitgift School 10 Plus (10+) Admissions

 

Open Days/Visits: The school hosts an Open Morning in September and an Open Evening in early October. Open Afternoons are held throughout the Autumn Term, allowing you and your child to experience Whitgift on a normal school day. For more details, please visit the school’s website.

 

Registration: To apply for a place, you should complete the online application and pay a £120 application fee. The deadline is late November of the year preceding entry.

 

Entry is dependent upon the quality of current-school reports and a confidential reference obtained from the Head Teacher, as well as performance in the 10+ exam, which takes place in the January preceding September entry.

 

Whitgift School 10 Plus (10+) Exam Format

 

The 10+ exam at Whitgift School consists of the following:

 

Online test

• Mathematics
• English
• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Puzzles & Problem Solving

 

Written test

• Creative writing
• Maths (Problem Solving)

 

Whitgift School 10 Plus (10+) Exam Practice Papers

  

English

 

English practice papers, ideal for Whitgift School ten plus (10+) exam preparation:

 

10+ Writing Prompts

10+ Rewrite & Improve

10+ Spelling

10+ Punctuation

 

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Mathematics

 

Maths practice papers, ideal for Whitgift School ten plus (10+) exam preparation:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

10+ Maths Pack 1 

10+ Maths Pack 2

 

Targeted Skill Development

 

10+ Mental Arithmetic

10+ Problem Solving

 

 

 

 

Online Test

 

Each of the following practice tests is marked automatically. Your child will then be able to review every question in detail with a clear step-by-step explanation. Comparative ranking statistics are also provided, so you can get an idea of your child’s relative level compared to their peer group.

 

10+ Whitgift School Practice Test 1

10+ Whitgift School Practice Test 2

10+ Whitgift School Practice Test 3

10+ Whitgift School Practice Test 4

10+ Whitgift School Practice Test 5

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Whitgift School 10+ past papers. The information provided about Whitgift School is 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 article.

 

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Whitgift School 10 Plus (10+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Bursarial assistance is offered on the basis of entrance exam results, but only families with annual income below (approx.) £93,000 will be considered eligible. Bursaries may cover up to 100% of the fees. Results of the application for a bursary are made known at the same time as an offer of a place is made. Application forms can be found here.

 

Other entry points for Whitgift School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam