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Trinity School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details 2024

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Introduction

 

Trinity School is an independent day school for boys aged 10–18, with a co-educational sixth form. Based in Croydon, the school began life in 1882 as Whitgift Middle School, named after its founder, Archbishop John Whitgift. It was renamed Trinity School of John Whitgift in 1954 and remains to this day part of the Whitgift Foundation. [1]

 

Trinity School moved to its current site in Shirley Park in 1965. Since then, it has continued to develop and expand. The most recent additions to the school’s facilities include a Learning Support Department, a sports pavilion, a new music school and an outdoor adventure centre in Wales.

 

The music department at Trinity School has an outstanding reputation, and boys from the Trinity Boys’ Choir have performed nationally and internationally alongside world-renowned orchestras. They even feature on the soundtrack for the film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

 

The school’s commitment to academic excellence was once again showcased with the latest GCSE results. Demonstrating a consistent performance, 43% of all recent exams resulted in a prestigious grade 9, underlining the institution’s high standards. A total of 70% of grades were 9 or 8, and a commendable 87% of grades were 9-7. These results not only celebrate the students’ hard work but also reinforce Trinity’s reputation for academic distinction. [2]

 

Trinity School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Shirley Park, Croydon CR9 7AT

County: Greater London

Admissions info: lowerschooladmissions@trinity.croydon.sch.uk or 020 8656 9541

School type: Independent day school for boys

Open events: September and November

11+ Exam date: December of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: Online tests + written papers

 

Trinity School 11 Plus (11+) Open Days

 

Trinity School hosts Open Day every September, welcoming prospective families for a day packed with activities. You and your son can also attend tours taking place in the Autumn term, during which you will meet key members of staff and explore Trinity’s facilities. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Trinity School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Trinity School is academically selective, and selection for entrance into Year 7 is based on entrance exam results, a reference from the candidate’s current school and an admissions interview.

 

Applications for Year 7 places close in October of the year preceding entry. This process includes a non-refundable application fee of £200.

 

In addition to completing the application form on behalf of your son, you must also provide a copy of his most recent school report, a copy of his birth certificate and any relevant scholarship application forms.

 

The entrance exam has two parts: online tests and written papers. Only boys who are successful in the exam are invited for an interview, which lasts up to half an hour and focuses on academic strengths and personal interests.

 

Trinity School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Academic Scholarships may be offered to candidates who perform exceptionally well in the entrance exam. All candidates who take the exam will automatically be considered for the award.

 

Scholarships in the following areas are also offered:

 

  • Art
  • Drama
  • Design Technology (DT)
  • Sport
  • Music

 

These must be applied for separately and are awarded based on performance in a practical assessment.

 

Although a larger number of means-tested bursaries are available from the Whitgift Foundation, Trinity has its own bursary fund, too. Bursaries are allocated following a thorough assessment of your financial circumstances. To be considered for a bursary, you must submit a bursary application form well ahead of the entrance exam. More details are available on this page.

 

Trinity School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Trinity School, Croydon, 11+ entrance examination consists of:

 

  • Online tests
  • A creative writing task 
  • A problem-solving paper

 

The online tests consist of two parts. Part one, also known as the General Assessment, tests the following skills:

 

– Mathematics: In this 20-minute section, arithmetic and problem-solving abilities are evaluated through questions that may incorporate diagrams and/or charts.

– English: Over a span of 20 minutes, this section presents multiple-choice questions aimed at gauging reading comprehension, along with grammar and punctuation proficiency.

– Verbal Reasoning: Within its 10-minute duration, this section focuses on vocabulary comprehension and contextual understanding.

– Non-Verbal Reasoning: This 10-minute section assesses a student’s skill in interpreting shapes, diagrams and visual sequences.

 

The General Assessment is followed by these online-format modules:

 

– Creative Comprehension: Spanning 20 minutes, this section includes multiple-choice questions derived from diverse sources like texts, maps, diagrams, schedules and charts.

– Puzzles and Problem-Solving: Lasting 15 minutes, this section features interactive puzzles followed by a question that requires a typed response. The module will also include multiple-choice questions.


The English writing 30-minute paper examines writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and punctuation. Marks will be awarded for good use of imagination, creativity, form, purpose, organisation, cohesion and sentence structure.

 

The Maths problem-solving, 30-minute paper will encompass arithmetic, algebra, geometry and basic statistics. Your son will be expected to apply these mathematical concepts to solve various problems.


 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Trinity School, Croydon, 11+ entrance examination.

 

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

 

One of the best ways of preparing for competitive entrance exams is to use practice tests. These help students to familiarise themselves with the format and question types they will encounter in the actual test in an efficient and effective manner. They also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practise working under time pressure.

 

Our mock tests, which are available for immediate use after purchase, offer excellent practice and preparation for the Trinity School exam. They cover all the key skills and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam and to help build confidence.

 

Our 11+ resources are thoroughly researched and up to date. They are designed to be age-appropriate, but challenging, reflecting the demands of a competitive independent school’s entrance exam.

 

Trinity School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

 

Pupils who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Trinity School 11+ test.

 

Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Trinity School 11+ exam.

 

Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice papers from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!

 

Trinity School 11 Plus (11+) Practice Tests & Papers

 

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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.

 

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Trinity 11+ Skill Practice

 

The following Skill Practice exercises focus on one module that will come up in the Trinity School 11+ online test, allowing you to target the specific exam sections that your child finds challenging.

 

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Trinity 11+ English Writing

 

We highly recommend the following 11+ resources to help your son prepare for the creative writing assessment:

 

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Trinity 11+ Problem Solving

 

The following practice tests will help your son effectively prepare for the Maths problem-solving paper:

 

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Trinity 11+ Interviews

 

This guide covers all the key concepts your child needs to be aware of for the 11+ admissions interview:

 

11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide

 

 

Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Trinity School 11+ exam past papers. The information provided about Trinity School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of possible future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

 

Other entry points for Trinity School:

 

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