Wellingborough School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2026

Introduction

 

Wellingborough School is a co-educational independent day school in the market town of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. Founded in 1595, it is one of the oldest schools in the country.

 

In Year 7, pupils take lessons in art, design & technology, English & drama, geography, history, ICT, Latin, mathematics, MFL, music, physical education, religious studies, science and learning development.

 

Within the co-curricular programme, activities range from choir groups, string quartets, gardening, mindfulness and crafts, to sports clubs, art, dance, cookery and science. The STEAM club was formed for girls, in order to inspire them to explore the use of computer science in other areas of the curriculum.

 

The extensive range of opportunities available for pupils both inside and outside of the classroom enables them to grow into well-rounded young adults characterised by self-confidence, resilience and an awareness of their own emotions. Furthermore, the school’s provision of a strong theoretical and practical education ensures the development of numerous skills and virtues, benefitting Wellingburians well beyond school.

 

Wellingborough School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026

 

Address: London Road, Wellingborough NN8 2BX

County: Northamptonshire

Admissions info: admissions@wellingboroughschool.org or 01933 222427

School type: Independent co-ed day school

Open day: March (upcoming)

11+ Exam date: January of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own and CAT4

 

Open Events for Wellingborough School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

The school strongly encourages families to visit during Open Events, guided tours and taster days in order to meet key members of staff and get a feel for life on campus. Spots for the events can be booked via an online form. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Wellingborough School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

If you are interested in your child joining the school, you can make an enquiry via the website or by contacting the Admissions team, who will reach out to arrange a visit to the school and a meeting with the Head. Registration includes paying a £75 registration fee, which is non-refundable.

 

An offer of a place is subject to a strong current school reference and successful performance in the entrance assessment. Upon receipt of the offer, you will be asked to complete an acceptance form and pay the £500 deposit, refunded during your child’s last term at the school.

 

Wellingborough School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Awarded following a rigorous selection process which includes an interview, scholarships carry a small monetary award of up to £100 per year. At 11+, the school awards Academic, Art & Photography, Sports, Drama and Music Scholarships. These are not linked to parental income, however, a bursary may supplement a scholarship.

 

Bursaries are means-tested financial awards that vary from 10% to 100% and applications must be accompanied by considerable financial information. You will be informed of the result of your application in February. For more information, please visit the school’s website.

 

Wellingborough School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Wellingborough School 11+ entrance examination consists of the following assessments:

 

• CAT4
• English paper
• Mathematics test

 

The online CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) measures developed abilities via modules testing Verbal, Non-Verbal, Spatial and Quantitative Reasoning.

 

The English paper examines comprehension and writing skills, including inference, vocabulary and punctuation. Marks will be awarded for good use of imagination, creativity, form, purpose, organisation, cohesion and sentence structure.

 

The maths assessment is in the multiple-choice format. It tests pupils’ problem-solving and arithmetic skills and includes questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Wellingborough School 11+ entrance examinations.

 

How to Prepare for the Wellingborough School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

Our practice tests help students become familiar with the style and layout of the Wellingborough School exam, which can help boost their confidence in the lead up to the big day. They cover all the question types that could be asked in the entrance exam and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work.

 

Once you devise a specific study schedule and a structured approach towards 11+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.

 

Our resources are age-appropriate, yet still challenging, corresponding perfectly with the demands of a competitive independent school’s 11+ entrance exam. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Wellingborough School 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

 

Wellingborough School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Recommendations for each section of the Wellingborough School 11 Plus exam can be found below:

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Wellingborough School 11+ English paper. They will help improve your child’s writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and punctuation:

 

Comprehension

11+ English Pack 1

11+ English Pack 2

11+ English Pack 3

11+ English Pack 4

11+ English Pack 5

11+ Inference Skills Pack 1

11+ Inference Skills Pack 2

11+ Poetry Comprehension

11+ Complete Comprehension Guide

11+ Reading Workbook

 

Writing

11+ Complete Writing Guide

11+ Writing Prompts

11+ Rewrite & Improve

11+ Spelling Pack 1

11+ Spelling Pack 2

 

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Mathematics

 

To help your child prepare for the Wellingborough School 11+ maths paper in the multiple-choice format, the following resources will be of great use:

 

Full Practice Tests

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

11+ Mathematics Pack 4

 

Skill Specific Practice

11+ Algebra

11+ Angles & Degrees

11+ BODMAS

11+ Estimation & Place Value

11+ Factors & Multiples

11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

11+ Measurements

11+ Money

11+ Operations

11+ Perimeter, Area & Volume

11+ Position & Direction

11+ Probability

11+ Problem Solving Pack 1

11+ Problem Solving Pack 2

11+ Properties of Shapes

11+ Ratio & Proportion

11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry

11+ Sequences

11+ Special Numbers

11+ Speed, Distance & Time

11+ Statistics

 

Masterclasses

11+ Mathematics XL Masterclass

 

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Cognitive Abilities Test

 

The following Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) online practice tests and courses are highly recommended for successful preparation for the Wellingborough School 11+ CAT. They help familiarise students with the various modules and question types that will come up in the CAT4 Level C, which is taken for Year 7 (11+) entry.

 

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 1 

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 2

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 3

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 4

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 5

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 6

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 7

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 8

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 9

CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 10

 

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✅ Alternatively, you can choose a bundle of five of our recommended full practice tests for the Wellingborough School CAT4 Exam, and still save 25%. Select the relevant bundle below to learn more:

 

CAT4 Level C Practice Tests Bundle 1-5 - Save 25%

 

CAT4 Level C Practice Tests Bundle 6-10 - Save 25%

 

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Non-Verbal Reasoning

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Matrices

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Classification

 

Verbal Reasoning

CAT4 – Level C – Verbal Classification

CAT4 – Level C – Verbal Analogies

 

Quantitative Reasoning

CAT4 – Level C – Number Analogies

CAT4 – Level C – Number Series

 

Spatial Reasoning

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Analysis

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Recognition

 

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The following video courses cover everything your child needs to know to do well in the Wellingborough School CAT4:

 

CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course

CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course

CAT4 Spatial Reasoning Course

CAT4 Verbal Reasoning Course

 

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Why do some of the recommendations above show me grammar school papers?

 

The main difference between independent and grammar school papers is the question format. Independent schools usually assess with standard format questions, which means students need to write out full answers. Grammar schools usually use multiple-choice format questions.

 

Whilst Wellingborough School is an independent school, they actually use the grammar school (multiple-choice) format for some of their exams, which is why they are included in the recommendations above.

 

 

Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Wellingborough School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Wellingborough 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.

 

Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wellingborough School.

 

Other entry points for Wellingborough School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam