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SW London Grammar and private senior school entry 2026

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firsttrax · 15/02/2025 06:31

Setting up this thread for those of us with DC joining year 7 SW London schools in 2026.

We’re planning to apply to KCS, Hampton, Epsom and Reed’s.

Have been living in Dubai for three years, returning in August for year 6 at DS’ old prep school.

DS has an online tutor focussing on exam technique and any gaps in the curriculum, plus Atom. Current school is great but definitely not preparing him for 11+!

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Sparklinggreen · 09/01/2026 18:12

Our maths tutor who knows the G&L (and other) interview processes really well did - couple of school specific interview sessions with my child after we got the invite. It was extremely helpful as we had no idea what was involved and it helped a lot. Happy to share his details please PM me x

Blinkofaneye2 · 09/01/2026 17:17

thejollypostwoman1 · 09/01/2026 17:00

Does anyone happen to know the conversion for g&l
consortium —> interview —> offers?

also best prep for it?!

Have answered the prep part of this question upthread.

Conversion rates (much discussed on MN) are unknown (anyone on here pretending to know is just guessing!) But a school like G&L will have to over-offer by quite a lot as, at the least, a lot of the students with an SPGS offer will also have a G&L offer (and almost all will chose SPGS). Previous guestimates have been about 2-2.5 offers per place. But nobody except the Admissions team really know.

thejollypostwoman1 · 09/01/2026 17:00

Does anyone happen to know the conversion for g&l
consortium —> interview —> offers?

also best prep for it?!

W4mamabear · 09/01/2026 16:55

well done to all for G&L! My DD also has a yes and we’re thrilled!

OneCalmVs2D · 09/01/2026 16:49

G&L mails out. It’s a yes …. Phew

Dexvi · 09/01/2026 16:48

Same here. Pleased for the next stage ! Good luck everyone

Moreconfusedbytheday · 09/01/2026 16:43

Just heard from Whitgift too. Grateful to be finally getting some news!

agatharaisins · 09/01/2026 16:04

G&L emails coming out now!

W4mamabear · 09/01/2026 14:29

Still waiting for G&L - I hope they don’t stretch it out to Monday!

Well done to all who got through to Emanuel interview!

Sparklinggreen · 09/01/2026 14:28

Buru · 09/01/2026 13:03

Have you already heard back from Godolphin?

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Don’t think they are out yet

MunchkinJ · 09/01/2026 14:14

Ah yes, of course.

todayortomorrow · 09/01/2026 14:11

MunchkinJ · 09/01/2026 14:10

Haven’t seen anything on that, but given how many of us have got good news sounds like they interview quite a few?!

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I was thinking that! Although I think there's got to be good news bias in the posts on here

MunchkinJ · 09/01/2026 14:10

todayortomorrow · 09/01/2026 14:08

Emanuel here too - any ideas of how many interviews they do vs offers?

Haven’t seen anything on that, but given how many of us have got good news sounds like they interview quite a few?!

todayortomorrow · 09/01/2026 14:08

Emanuel here too - any ideas of how many interviews they do vs offers?

Blinkofaneye2 · 09/01/2026 14:06

Artfuldreamer1 · 09/01/2026 10:34

Does anyone know of a good interview Tutor / resources for the Godolphin & Latymer interview?

We have no idea about the format and wondered if we can do a bit of preparation beforehand?

There's really no preparation to be done for a G&L interview. For the past few years, it's been a very short (sub 10 mins) interview with one or two teachers - tiny bit of chat about hobbies and then they're shown pictures and asked to talk about them. No right or wrong answers - just a way to see how students think. There's also been a group activity, equally short, that barely seems to be observed by teachers so it's unclear how big a role that plays (if any). There's been much chat on MN boards over the years as to why G&L invite so many candidates back for interview when they must select primarily on the Consortium test score given how short the interview is - and speculation that it's just a way to red flag any problem candidates. Best thing students can do in all interviews is try to relax and be themselves.

Offtheygo · 09/01/2026 14:04

Emanuel too ! can anyone share info on the group interview please?

Youaremyfavourite · 09/01/2026 14:00

Nothing from G&L in my inbox yet! Thrilled with the call back for Emanuel - my daughter will be happy!

OneCalmVs2D · 09/01/2026 13:43

No G&L......long wait !!!

agatharaisins · 09/01/2026 13:25

Good luck to all waiting. Still no g&l news here either, but delighted with an interview from Emanuel

thejollypostwoman1 · 09/01/2026 13:13

Nothing here from G&L

MunchkinJ · 09/01/2026 13:05

We have our Emanuel email now! Good luck to everyone for all the emails expected today! 🍀

Somewhereinlondon81 · 09/01/2026 13:04

Just heard from Emanuel. Nothing from G&L yet.

Buru · 09/01/2026 13:03

Artfuldreamer1 · 09/01/2026 10:34

Does anyone know of a good interview Tutor / resources for the Godolphin & Latymer interview?

We have no idea about the format and wondered if we can do a bit of preparation beforehand?

Have you already heard back from Godolphin?

agatharaisins · 09/01/2026 12:34

I don’t think I’ve ever refreshed my emails more often than I have done this morning 🤣

MunchkinJ · 09/01/2026 12:32

I think I may get RSI from the number of times I’ve refreshed my email today waiting to see emails from school 😂 Suppose it’s a taste of what Feb 13th is going to be like 😳

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