10+ entrance for secondary education Sep 2025

Parent2024 · 2024-07-28T19:15:50+00:00

Hello wanted to get a thread going for entrance in secondary school for 10+ in Sep 2025. Key questions to know more about include : preparation, mock tests and reading habits, past successful preparation etc.… happy to include other topics. Target schools - Whitgift, Trinity, City Of London and Emanuel.

Darvar · 05/03/2025 14:57

I am looking for an advice and guidance regarding my son's offer to City of London School (CLS) for Year 7. As a new parent to the school community, I am hoping to connect with other CLS parents who can provide insights and support during this transition.
I would greatly appreciate information about any parent groups, forums, or networks where I might obtain valuable advice about the school. Currently, I do not know any CLS parents personally and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about the school experience from those with firsthand knowledge.
Could you kindly advise me on how I might find such a parent community or support group?

DoubleTurnToTheRight · 23/02/2025 19:56

Parent2024 · 20/02/2025 19:35

I invite some thoughts from this group - our DS has fortunately got in City of London School / Trinity (Art Scholarship) / Whitgift - all 10+. Purely from a school standpoint, are there any suggestions on how to choose amongst the above? Thanks in advance

Congrats to your son on his achievements! All fantastic schools. Something to consider I suggest, is travel. My son spent years travelling quite far and although he never really complained and sort of got use to it, he was exhausted! I wish we had done things differently in hindsight. It may or may not be a factor for you, but this is what I would recommend.

Wisemum19 · 22/02/2025 17:40

Parent2024 · 20/02/2025 19:35

I invite some thoughts from this group - our DS has fortunately got in City of London School / Trinity (Art Scholarship) / Whitgift - all 10+. Purely from a school standpoint, are there any suggestions on how to choose amongst the above? Thanks in advance

Congratulations 🎊 if I were you I'd go with the trinity with the scholarship. All 3 schools sounds similar according what I've heard. So Trinity would be what I would choose

Original poster

Parent2024 · 20/02/2025 19:35

I invite some thoughts from this group - our DS has fortunately got in City of London School / Trinity (Art Scholarship) / Whitgift - all 10+. Purely from a school standpoint, are there any suggestions on how to choose amongst the above? Thanks in advance

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mna30 · 16/02/2025 12:40

@Doorframe2024 Thank you so much!

Doorframe2024 · 15/02/2025 16:15

We got a sports scholarship worth 20%

mna30 · 15/02/2025 13:12

Hi, We've been offered a scholarship for Whitgift. Does Trinity offer more than Whitgift? How much are academic, sports, and music scholarships worth? Has anyone received both academic and music or sports scholarships worth more than 15%? Thank you.

11PlusKnuckles · 14/02/2025 09:03

Just heard from Whitgift - we received an offer for 10+

ThePinkDuck · 14/02/2025 08:41

Well done to all the boys!
Our son has also received an 10+ offer at Trinity, so glad they sent out the emails early!

Best of luck to those waiting to hear back

MumOfLL · 14/02/2025 08:39

Same here, email came before 8am. DS is offered a place at Trinity for 10+. Good luck for everyone waiting.

11PlusKnuckles · 14/02/2025 08:28

not at the moment - i think they usually email in batches

Sony27 · 14/02/2025 08:24

Good morning and congratulations 🥳
any news/emails from W please?
thank you

11PlusKnuckles · 14/02/2025 08:18

how much scholarship was awarded for sports and art?

Doorframe2024 · 14/02/2025 08:16

Awww well done 🙌🏽 🥳 our son got offered a sports scholarship! Well done to all the boys!! Acceptance or not!!

Tolibot25 · 14/02/2025 08:15

Well done everyone!
We also have a 10+ offer from Trinity! Super proud mum here ❤️

Original poster

Parent2024 · 14/02/2025 08:13

We got in with art scholarship for 10+. Very chuffed and proud. All the best for everyone waiting

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11PlusKnuckles · 14/02/2025 08:00

This was for 10+ entrance.
Good luck to all those that are waiting...

11PlusKnuckles · 14/02/2025 07:59

We have just received an email from Trinity school offering my son a place!

Doorframe2024 · 08/02/2025 17:34

@Tolibot25 yes that’s the one my son had too! Random.

Doorframe2024 · 08/02/2025 17:32

@Tolibot25 sports and drama scholarships took place on the 20th and 23rd Jan. If they were called in earlier than dates they posted on key dates it would have been to be considered for an academic scholarship. That’s what I’ve gathered. But who really knows.

Tolibot25 · 08/02/2025 17:24

The Science question was a bit of a surprise! DS had a Physics one too, gravity related apparently.

Tolibot25 · 08/02/2025 17:21

Oh I see, that soon! Thanks @Doorframe2024 thats good to know! I know friends that were called in that early but they are going for sports/drama scholorships. Didn't realise the academic ones would be considered so early on! I was hoping the interviews would play a part too.

Doorframe2024 · 08/02/2025 16:47

@MumOfLL my son was interviewed by him too! My son also got the question wrong. He told my son it was a trick question. I think he asked it to see if they could provide a rationale for their answer. Son said he was funny and kind. IDK! Not long now!

Doorframe2024 · 08/02/2025 16:44

@Tolibot25 if your child was considered for an academic scholarship he would have been called in the week after they took the exam certainly before Christmas. That’s when scholarship interviews took place.

MumOfLL · 08/02/2025 14:28

DS was interviewed by Spanish teacher with 2 Maths questions and one science(Physics). He answered the science one wrong and was a bit scared, unfortunately.

Opposite to the interview at W., he really enjoyed talking to the Art teacher, who went to T. and also taught there before moving to W.

Who knows. We shall see next week when the result comes through. Finger crossed!