Wellington College is firmly committed to the advantages of a Years 7 and 8 education and is proud to offer a seamless seven-year Wellington journey through our partnership with Wellington College Prep. At Wellington College Prep, pupils are encouraged to excel academically and to take full advantage of a rich array of co-curricular activities, all while receiving outstanding pastoral care from staff who are experts in guiding pupils through the transition from Prep School to the College.
Each year, Wellington College Prep warmly welcomes new pupils from schools that finish at Year 6. These girls and boys can join us as day pupils, or opt for flexi-, weekly-, or bi-weekly-boarding arrangements for Years 7 and 8, ensuring flexibility to suit every family’s needs.
Our pupils benefit from regular access to the superb facilities at Wellington College, share specialist sports coaches and enjoy opportunities to interact with current Wellington College pupils. Spending Years 7 and 8 within the supportive environment of the Prep allows us to prepare children both academically and pastorally for their Year 9 start at Wellington College, ensuring they experience a smooth and confident transition into the next stage of their education.
Assessment overview
Our 11+ assessment process begins during the Michaelmas term of Year 6, when children are invited to Wellington College Prep for a morning of activities-based assessment. During November, pupils will take the ISEB Common Pre-Test, and we will request a reference from their current school. Based on their performance in the assessment, the results of the test, and the strength of their head teacher’s reference, some children may then be invited to spend a morning or afternoon at Wellington College in the Lent term.
These assessment sessions are carefully designed to introduce candidates to the teaching style at Wellington College. They focus on evaluating how children work both independently and collaboratively. During the sessions, candidates will take part in a range of activities covering English, Science, critical thinking, and problem solving. These are intended to help us understand each child’s approach to learning and to spark their engagement. We hope every candidate finds the experience enjoyable and leaves with a clearer sense of our approach to learning.
How to apply at 11+
There are two routes of entry; full fee (and likely means-tested fee-assistance awards of less than 90% of full fees) and significant (90% to 100%) means-tested fee-assistance and, having read the information fully, we ask you to select the appropriate route carefully. Full information on our various financial aid options can be found here. Families are asked to estimate the level of fee-assistance that they are likely to require (our fees can be found here) before selecting the route via which to register their child.
To register a student via the full fee route or for fee assistance requests below 90%, we ask for a non-refundable registration fee £400 which can be paid by credit or debit card to complete the process. Alternatively, if you are unable to pay by card or would prefer to pay by bank transfer, our bank account details can be found by clicking here. Please let us know if you make a bank transfer by sending an email to admissionsadmin@wellingtoncollege.org.uk.
Register for entry at 11+ in 2027
Registration for the significant fee-assistance route (90%-100%) does not require a registration fee to be paid, but we do require you to complete an eligibility form as part of the registration process
Register for entry at 11+ in 2027 with significant fee assistance
To find out more about Wellington College Prep, please visit our website, or email us directly at admissions@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk.
