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10+ entry for secondary schools 2026

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Ready0rNot · 07/08/2025 23:48

Hi, starting a new thread for those with children who are sitting for the 10+ exams this year.

Has anyone started prep yet and if so how is it going along with mock tests and reading habits etc. Keen to hear from others and share tips here!

Our target schools are Trinity and Whitgift.

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Nov2025 · 24/11/2025 20:29

Rayo2025 · 24/11/2025 18:45

Our interview isnt till January and there was no mention of parent - headteacher chat 🤔 wonder if there are different levels of interviews

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We have not opted for any scholarships - have you? And do you already have a date for the interview in January?

Rayo2025 · 24/11/2025 18:45

Nov2025 · 24/11/2025 18:38

We received an invite for interview for next week in Trinity. They said no prep needed, but reading previous threads from previous years there seems to be a wide range of options from maths to reading comprehension to general hobbies, etc. Thoughts?
Also, what do you do about the parent-headteacher chat?

Our interview isnt till January and there was no mention of parent - headteacher chat 🤔 wonder if there are different levels of interviews

Nov2025 · 24/11/2025 18:38

We received an invite for interview for next week in Trinity. They said no prep needed, but reading previous threads from previous years there seems to be a wide range of options from maths to reading comprehension to general hobbies, etc. Thoughts?
Also, what do you do about the parent-headteacher chat?

Rayo2025 · 24/11/2025 18:27

My DS sat the trinity 10+ exam and has been doing atom learning for some time so found the online part of the exam ok. He said the English paper was ok - more a personal statement about themselves than choosing from prompts.

He has been invited to interview but not sure if a large number of boys have been called in to interview this year than previous years.

Wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the interview stage?

Nov2025 · 16/11/2025 21:35

Hi,

Also in the same boat here, applied for both Trinity and Whitgift 10+.
I was not sure how many children there would be on the day or if it was going to be a staggered exam schedule but I was semi relived to see that it was not ever so busy. The exam according to my DS was relatively ok. His weakest area is writing, so that went as well as expected. Hope your DS had a similar experience!

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Ready0rNot · 22/09/2025 22:12

Seekinginfolady · 14/09/2025 08:30

Hello there, hope you're all set for the application form!

made a start last weekend! Which schools are you applying for and have you visited any open days? We are off to both schools again in the next few weeks

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Seekinginfolady · 14/09/2025 08:30

Hello there, hope you're all set for the application form!