Our 11+ process is designed to ensure that families follow one joint application for Wellington College Prep and Wellington College. We are proud to offer a seamless seven-year Wellington journey through our partnership with Wellington College Prep and we are firmly committed to the advantages of a Years 7 and 8 education. Successful applicants will join Wellington College Prep for Years 7 and 8 before progressing to Wellington College in Year 9. Entry into Wellington College at Year 9 is conditional upon receiving a satisfactory final report from Wellington College Prep end of Year 8.
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 the prep school as day pupils, or opt for flexi-, weekly-, or full boarding 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.
Please note that if your child is already a pupil at Wellington College Prep, or has a confirmed offer in place for Year 7, this route of entry is not suitable. If this applies to you, please register for Wellington College via our 13+ route.
Assessment overview
Our 11+ process has been designed for pupils currently attending schools that finish at the end of Year 6. This process runs alongside our 13+ admissions route and there are no additional interviews or examinations beyond our standard admissions process. Although, candidates will be invited to attend an assessment Discovery Day at Wellington College Prep.
Candidates should register whilst in Year 5 and between September and November of Year 6, candidates will complete the ISEB Common Pre-Test, and we will request a reference from their current school. Based on their performance, selected candidates will be invited to spend an assessment session 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.
Full information on our various financial aid options can be found here and our fees are available here.
If you expect to pay 10% or less of the published fees, please complete the 11+ fee-assisted registration form. Registration for the significant fee-assistance route (90%-100%) does not require a registration fee to be paid, but you will be required to complete an eligibility form in January of Year 6 as part of the admissions process.
Register for entry at 11+ in 2028 with significant fee assistance
If you expect to pay more than 10%, please complete the standard 11+ registration form. Families will be asked to indicate their desire to apply for fee-assistance in a form which will be sent out after the closing date.
Register for entry at 11+ in 2028
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.
To find out more about Wellington College Prep, please visit their website, or email the Admissions Team directly at admissions@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk.
