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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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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?

SamPoodle123 · 08/01/2026 19:19

Dexvi · 08/01/2026 09:25

Good to know most parents are in the same boat. It was upsetting to see DS being emotional about how his exam was. I feel the papers weren’t representative of the specimen on the website. DS could not even solve the last Maths Question Good luck to everyone.

You just never know with the 11+ Exams my dc thought they did bad in they did well and others who said same exam was easy did not make it to the next round.

I would say either way you just don't know and the exams are usually meant to have some challenging questions, esp towards the end. Many don't finish the very difficult exams and still get in.

Wintertime2025 · 08/01/2026 18:55

I’m so impatient to know the outcome. Keep checking e mails

spiritblackeye · 08/01/2026 18:15

Anyone know when we can expect the results of the 11+ St Paul's Boys stage 2 exam?

Dexvi · 08/01/2026 09:25

Good to know most parents are in the same boat. It was upsetting to see DS being emotional about how his exam was. I feel the papers weren’t representative of the specimen on the website. DS could not even solve the last Maths Question Good luck to everyone.

Moreconfusedbytheday · 08/01/2026 09:20

MunchkinJ · 08/01/2026 08:41

My son said he found the Critical Thinking exam tricky - we weren’t really sure what kind of questions would come up, so hadn’t done any practise for it :s

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Similar here. My son found the thinking paper hard but the other papers OK. He said he found it easier overall than Emanuel. In my experience how he found the papers does not necessarily correlate to results so we will have to wait and see

MunchkinJ · 08/01/2026 08:41

Dexvi · 07/01/2026 21:06

How did children find Whitgift 11+ yesterday?
Apparently it was hard!
And inputs?

My son said he found the Critical Thinking exam tricky - we weren’t really sure what kind of questions would come up, so hadn’t done any practise for it :s

user1471467144 · 08/01/2026 07:27

Yes my son also said he found it hard! He said it was the hardest exam so far, and he sat Trinity, Dulwich and Emanuel.

Dexvi · 07/01/2026 21:06

How did children find Whitgift 11+ yesterday?
Apparently it was hard!
And inputs?

SamPoodle123 · 07/01/2026 13:05

ABCFulham · 07/01/2026 11:32

HNY everyone!
Anyone know when to expect emails from G&L?

My guess is this Friday, looking back at old emails they sent it the first Friday back after the break. I remember the wait for any of the emails felt like forever! Good luck to you all!

W4mamabear · 07/01/2026 12:08

So eager to hear from G&L also! The email said by 12th January but I was hoping they would send something by the end of this week

Buru · 07/01/2026 11:57

ABCFulham · 07/01/2026 11:32

HNY everyone!
Anyone know when to expect emails from G&L?

Same question! We haven’t heard yet

ABCFulham · 07/01/2026 11:32

HNY everyone!
Anyone know when to expect emails from G&L?

SamPoodle123 · 05/01/2026 19:04

Last year, Emanuel sent the emails out Friday, Jan 10th. Most years, the schools seem to follow similar to what they did the year before for emails about interviews, offers etc.

ThatNoisyZebra · 05/01/2026 14:17

I read it is supposed to be today at some point.

Moreconfusedbytheday · 05/01/2026 13:30

Whenwillthisendplease · 05/01/2026 10:53

Has anyone heard news of a second round from Emanuel yet please?

We haven’t yet- it said “Early January” so I am assuming we will hear something in the next few days

Whenwillthisendplease · 05/01/2026 10:53

Has anyone heard news of a second round from Emanuel yet please?

ABCFulham · 15/12/2025 11:21

firsttrax · 14/12/2025 20:48

Thanks @MunchkinJ, congrats to you and your DS too! A well deserved Xmas break coming up!

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Congrats to all the dcs! What's being asked of them at age 10 is frankly insane. Best of luck to everyone balancing holidays and revisions for early Jan - merry Xmas!

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firsttrax · 14/12/2025 20:48

MunchkinJ · 14/12/2025 12:59

Congrats on the Hampton, SPGS and Westminster offers @ABCFulham @Burabura @firsttrax @Aregularjosephine! Such a positive way to end the term and go into the Christmas break!

Thanks @MunchkinJ, congrats to you and your DS too! A well deserved Xmas break coming up!

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MunchkinJ · 14/12/2025 12:59

Congrats on the Hampton, SPGS and Westminster offers @ABCFulham @Burabura @firsttrax @Aregularjosephine! Such a positive way to end the term and go into the Christmas break!

EdgarAllenRaven · 14/12/2025 11:36

@spiritblackeye there was a thread yesterday about NW London schools, including Habs

spiritblackeye · 14/12/2025 08:33

My DS has also been invited for Haberdashers Boys 11+ 2nd stage interview. Anyone else?

ABCFulham · 12/12/2025 22:21

Aregularjosephine · 12/12/2025 22:05

My son had his 13+ Westminster interview and testing date sent out on 10th.

fingers crossed that the email for you is has just gone to the wrong place. Could be worth an email to check.

Good idea re a check in email. Will do. Congratulations to your ds - fantastic accomplishment and best of luck to him!

Aregularjosephine · 12/12/2025 22:05

My son had his 13+ Westminster interview and testing date sent out on 10th.

fingers crossed that the email for you is has just gone to the wrong place. Could be worth an email to check.

ABCFulham · 12/12/2025 21:42

Anyone waiting for Westminster invites? Was expecting to hear today but nothing yet - not a good sign surely

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