The 13 plus exams are exams which children partake in to gain entrance into a school at year 9.
There are generally 2 ways to gain entrance at 13 plus. The first method is by taking exams in Year 6: This falls around the same time as 11+ exams, and it is really a chance to give students deferred entry at year 9. The tests can include online ISEB, written maths and English, non-verbal reasoning, verbal reasoning, school report, interview and group activity. If children pass the assessment, they are offered a space for the school, this is usually a conditional offer of children passing the Common Entrance or similar exams in year 8.
The second method is by children sitting exams in year 8. Most schools ask children to sit Maths, English and Science exams, however there are some schools who may assess other subjects such as non-verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning. Schools are also likely to interview the children and take a headmaster’s report into account. If children are successful, they will gain an offer to attend the school at the start of year 9.
We understand how confusing and time-consuming researching and planning for entrance exams may be; this is why we have created an easy to read 13 plus schools list below with the important details you may need to prepare for the 13 plus exams. Planning ahead is critical for success in the 13 plus exams as some schools only offer pre-tests at year 6 for 13 plus entry- this means deciding at year 7 to prepare for the 13 plus exams could mean half of your options are no longer available.
If you need any assistance with preparing your child for the 13 plus exams, we would be happy to assist you. Please contact us by email at info@11pluslondon.co.uk or by telephone 0203 488 1278.
Please check the information on the websites of the schools as there may be amendments and adjustments which have not been reflected in the table below.
| BOROUGH | SCHOOL NAME | GENDER | Spaces available | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | YEAR 6 TEST DETAILS | YEAR 8 TEST DETAILS | BURSARIES/SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Surrey | Reed's School | Boys | Stage 1: Written test: multiple choice questions in verbal reasoning, non- verbal reasoning, English and Mathematics, creative writing task based on a picture, an interview Stage 2: Common Entrance tests, English, Maths Science, with a score of 60% + | Bursary - means tested up to 100% Academic and non-academic scholarships available |
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| Surrey | Caterham School | Mixed | Friday 5 November 2021 | Stage One: ISEB online test in English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning (November/December 2021) Stage Two: interview (Monday 15, Wednesday 17, Friday 19, Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 November 2021) Stage Three: Written tests in maths and English, group activity/problem solving tasks (Saturday 8 January 2022) | Bursary - means tested up to 100% Academic and non-academic scholarships available |
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| Croydon | Trinity School | Boys | Monday 1 November 2021 | English comprehension and essay – 1 hour Mathematics – 1 hour Verbal reasoning – 1 hour, interview (Saturday 4 December 2021) | English comprehension and essay – 1 hour Mathematics – 1 hour Verbal reasoning – 1 hour, interview (Thursday 6 January 2022) | Bursary - means tested up to 100% Academic and non-academic scholarships available |
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| Croydon | Whitgift | Boys | Friday 8th October 2021 | For boarding: Stage 1: English, Maths, Critical thinking skills (Saturday 4 December 2021) Stage 2: interview (Saturday 8 – Wednesday 26 January 2022) | Stage 1: English, Maths, Science (Saturday 6 November 2021) Stage 2: interview (Week commencing Monday 15 November 2021) | Bursary - means tested up to 100% Academic and non-academic scholarships available - up to 50% |
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| Southwark | Dulwich College | Boys | 85 spaces - 60 spaces given to boys who sit ISEB in Year 6 and remaining 25 spaces given to those who sit exams in year 8 | Y6 entry: Friday 1 October 2021, midday Y8 entry: Monday 1 November 2021 midday | Stage 1: ISEB pre-test in Michaelmas term 2021 at their Prep schools. Stage 2 (Monday 31 January 2022 - Saturday 5 February 2022) : interview for 20 minutes, English composition test, and will be asked one or two Mathematics questions A Headmaster's report will contribute to admission decision. | Stage 1: Written papers in English and Mathematics and online Reasoning tests -Saturday 22 January 2022 Stage 2: Interview - Friday 4th February 2022 A Headmaster's report will contribute to admission decision. | Bursary - means tested and up to 100% available All boys who sit the entrance examinations are automatically considered for an academic scholarship; Scholarships are not means-tested. Scholarships range in value from 10% to one third of tuition fees. Art - one place awarded up to 10% Sport - 10% -33.3% awarded Music Scholarships - up to 33.3% of the tuition fee |
| Kingston | Kingston Grammar School | Boys | 10 | 1st October 2021 | Stage 1: English and Maths (10th November 2021) Stage 2: Interview | Bursary - means tested and up to 100% available | |
| City of London | City of London School | Boys | 40 | Friday 8 October 2021 | Stage 1: ISEB Common Pre-test Stage 2: short written assessments in Mathematics and English and an interview Stage 3: Mathematics, English, French and, if chosen as a subject Latin - to sit in Year 8 with a score of 70% + | Music, Academic, sports Scholarships are worth £250. Bursary - means tested and up to 100% available |
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| Wandsworth | Ibstock Place School | Mixed | subject to availability for 12+, 13+ & 14+) | Interview and English and maths test (12th - 14 January) | Music, sports, arts, drama scholarships available Bursary - means tested and up to 100% available |
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| Hammersmith and Fulham | Fulham School | Mixed | 31 October | assessment and interview | |||
| Ealing | St Benedict's School (catholic) | Mixed | Subject to availability | Friday, 19 November 2021 | Mathematics (1 hour) English Composition & Use of English (1 hour) Verbal Reasoning (45 minutes) Non-Verbal Reasoning (30 minutes) (12+ only) Verbal Reasoning (45 minutes) Non-Verbal Reasoning (30 minutes) (12+ only) | Stage One - Thursday, 6 January 2022 Stage Two - 26, 27 and 28 January | Busary - means tested Academic, Sports, Music and Art Scholarship available |
| Merton | King's College | Boys | Monday 1st November 2021 | Stage 1: school report from current school Stage 2: Maths, English, Verbal reasoning tests Stage 3: interview Stage 4: Y8 pass of 65% in both the core subjects (English, Mathematics (level 3), Science and French) and the total (additionally History, Geography, Latin (level 3), and RS or school report i | Bursary - means tested up to 100% | ||
| Lewisham | Sydenham High School | Girls | Subject to availability | N/a | |||
| Lewisham | St Dunstan's College | Mixed | Friday 26 November 2021 | English, Mathematics and Reasoning tests, interview | Exams - Thursday 6 January 2022 Interview - Thursday 27 & Friday 28 January 2022 | Bursary - means tested up to 100% Academic, drama, music, sports, Scholarships - up to 25% per year |
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| Greenwich | Blackheath High School | Girls | subject to availability/occasional places | Friday 11 March 2022 | English, Maths and non-verbal reasoning | Friday 18 March 2022 | Scholarship - up to 30% available Bursary - means tested up to 100% |
| Richmond upon Thames | Harrodian | Mixed | 12-15 | Y6 - Friday 5 November 2021 Y8 -Friday 28 January 2022 | Stage 1: ISEB Common Pre-Test: Maths, English, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning, interview (November 2021) Stage 2: satisfactory headmaster's report in y8 | Stage 1: headteacher report Stage 2: assessments tbc Stage 3: interview | Bursary - means tested and up to 100% Scholarships available |
| Southwark | James Allen Girls' School | Girls | subject to availability/occasional places | 31 October | cat4 reasoning online tests, maths and english papers, interview (January) | Bursary - means tested and up to 100% Scholarships available |
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| Barnet | North London Grammar School | Mixed | CAT4 test: maths, english, reasoning (5th of March 2022) | N/a | |||
| Westminster | Westminster School | Boys | 30 September | Stage 1: ISEB online common pre test in Maths, English, reasoning Stage 2: English and maths written tests Stage 3: interview and school reference | Stage 1: October-November Stage 2: January Stage 3: February | Bursary - means tested up to 100% Academic, drama, music, sports, Scholarships |
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| Westminster | Portland Place School | Girls | Friday 26 November 2021 | Stage 1: Interview Stage 2: Mathematics and English, Science tests | Stage 1: November 2021 Stage 2: Saturday 15 January 2022 | ||
| Westminster | Wetherby Senior | Boys | Friday 14th October 2022 | ISEB online pre test | Scholarships for art, drama, music, academics are available Bursary - means tested and up to 100% |
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| Lambeth | Streatham & Clapham High School | Girls | English, Maths, Science and tbc (Thursday 13 January 2022) | Bursary - means tested up to 100% Academic, drama, music, sports, Scholarships |
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| Waltham Forest | Forest School | Mixed | Monday 17 January 2022 – 12 noon | Stage 1: Maths and English tests (Tuesday 1 February 2022) Stage 2: interview (9th - 10th Feb 2022) | Bursary - means tested up to 100% Scholarships are currently awarded for sport, music and academic excellence at 13+- maximum 20% |
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| Waltham Forest | Normanhurst school | Mixed | Stage 1: English, Maths, Non-verbal reasoning tests Stage 2: Interview with parents and student, headmaster's report from current school | Scholarships for art, drama, music, academics are available | |||
| Richmond | St Paul's School | Boys | 1 December 2021 – 21 September 2022 | Stage 1: ISEB online pre-test, headteacher report in October or November of Year 6 Stage 2: interview, English and maths written test (January – July) | Scholarships for art, drama, music, academics are available Bursary - means tested and up to 100% |
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| Epsom | Epsom College | Mixed | Year 6 tests: Verbal Reasoning (30 minutes - GL), Non-Verbal Reasoning (30 minutes - GL), Creative Writing (30 minutes), Mathematics (30 minutes), school interview, school reports Year 8 tests: papers in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning. | 5-7 January 2022 Subject to availability of places, children may be able to sit the Epsom College 13+ entrance examination. These take place in the autumn of Year 8. | Scholarships are awarded for excellence in academic study, Drama, Music or Sport. These will take place in February and March | ||
| Wandsworth | Thomas's Battersea | Mixed | 132 | Online test in verbal, maths, English and non-verbal, interview and group activity, headteacher's report from current school | January 2022 | Bursary - means tested and up to 100% | |
| Wandsworth | Thomas's Clapham | Mixed | 70 | Online test in verbal, maths, English and non-verbal, interview and group activity, headteacher's report from current school | January 2022 | Bursary - means tested and up to 100% | |
| Kent | The King's School Canterbury | 120 boarding/ 30 day places | Stage 1: ISEB Common Pre-Test Stage 2: Common Entrance tests, English, Maths Science, with a score of 55-60% Stage 3: Pupil school report | January 2023 | Bursary - means tested and up to 100% Scholarships for art, drama, music, academics are available |