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Whitgift School — 10+ (Year 6)
Girls’ · Boys’ · Co-educational | Tiptop editorial rankings
School facts [1] [3] [4] [5]
- Location
- Haling Park, South Croydon, London CR2 6YT
- Ages
- 10+ entry to Year 6; Junior Years ages 10–12
- Intake
- Boys
- Day / boarding
- Day at 10+; boarding from 13+
This profile covers Whitgift’s 10+ entry into Year 6. It is a supplementary entry guide and does not receive a prep-school rank.
- Entry at 10+ brings boys into Year 6; Junior Years comprises Lower First, First and Second Form
- Junior House activities bring year groups together, with support from older pupils
- Games and physical education are regular parts of the timetable, alongside practical design technology and engineering projects
About the school [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Whitgift in South Croydon educates boys aged 10–18. This profile covers 10+ entry into Lower First Form (Year 6). Pupils join the school’s Junior Years, combining academic lessons with sport, design technology and activities across year groups before continuing through the school.
Joining Whitgift at 10+ [2] [3] [4]
Successful 10+ applicants join Lower First Form (Year 6), beginning at Whitgift in the final primary-school year. The current selection process includes computer-based testing, English creative writing, mathematical problem solving and an interview for candidates being considered for an offer. This route is for families seeking an earlier start at Whitgift.
- Reporting period
- Current admissions arrangements for 2027 entry
This profile explains Year 6 entry. Senior-school examination results and university destinations are not presented as prep-school outcomes.
Scholarships and awards [2]
All 10+ entrance candidates are considered for academic scholarships without a separate academic application. Drama, music and sport scholarships require separate applications.
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