Whitgift School entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for Whitgift School? Whitgift School is a boys' day and boarding school in Croydon, admitting pupils at 11+. Its entry process includes English paper, Maths paper, Thinking Skills paper. This guide explains what Whitgift School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Whitgift School assesses

Applicants sit English, maths and age-related Thinking Skills examinations. Candidates being considered for an offer are invited for an interview with a senior member of staff.

Timing: Applications close 6 November 2026; exams are 5 January 2027 and interviews run 13–26 January 2027.

How Pass Masters helps

English

Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar practice that gets harder as your child improves, with step-by-step explanations.

Maths

Arithmetic, problem solving, fractions, ratio, geometry and data questions pitched to your child's year, from Year 3 up to early KS3 stretch work in Year 7.

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In topic practice and subject quizzes, Miss Obstein gives hints without giving away answers, then explains mistakes once your child has answered.

Suggested practice timeline

  1. Year 4: Build confidence and two-step reasoning across a wide range of topics, a little and often.
  2. Year 5: Deepen maths and English, start verbal and non-verbal reasoning in earnest, and add light timing.
  3. Year 6 (autumn): Timed, exam-style practice papers in the months before Whitgift School's 11+ assessments.

Questions parents ask

What does the Whitgift School entrance assessment involve?

Applicants sit English, maths and age-related Thinking Skills examinations. Candidates being considered for an offer are invited for an interview with a senior member of staff.

When does Whitgift School test applicants?

Applications close 6 November 2026; exams are 5 January 2027 and interviews run 13–26 January 2027.

Which entry points does Whitgift School offer?

Whitgift School admits pupils at 11+. It is a boys' day and boarding school in Croydon.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Whitgift School?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in English, maths for Year 3 to Year 7, with timed CAT4, ISEB-style and 11+ papers. It does not cover interviews or Common Entrance subject papers. It is practice only and cannot guarantee a place.

Is Pass Masters linked to Whitgift School?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whitgift School. We use the school's name only to describe what its admissions page says about entry.

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Facts checked on 2026-11-01. Pass Masters is an independent practice platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to this school, ISEB, GL Assessment, CEM or any exam board. Our questions are original practice material, not past papers. Entry requirements change, so always check the school's own admissions page.