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Colfe's School
Colfe’s School brings Year 7 applicants in for paper English and maths assessments, a group interview and taster lessons.
Independent school · London, Greenwich
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Meet the school
At a glance
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Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW
Plan your approach
Entry information
For September 2027 entry
For September 2027 Year 7 entry, candidates spend a day at Colfe’s with paper-based English and maths assessments, a group interview and afternoon taster lessons.
Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
Assessment provider: Colfe’s School
The admissions process
- Apply by 5pm on 13 November 2026 for September 2027 entry.
- Attend the entrance assessment on 5 January 2027: written English and maths papers and a group interview, followed by taster lessons.
- Academic scholarship candidates have a separate interview after the assessment.
- Offers are made on 12 February 2027; acceptance is due by noon on 3 March 2027.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Colfe's School
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Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
English
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
Build on it with Plusling
Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizMaths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
Build on it with Plusling
Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
Start the 5-question maths quizKeep the practical steps clear
Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.
Before you apply
- Check the school’s current admissions arrangements for your entry year, including eligibility, application steps and any access arrangements.
- Registered ages and pupil classifications describe the establishment; admission arrangements for particular year groups can differ.
Plusling’s guide to Colfe's School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Colfe's School: school details Department for Education
- Year 7 (11+) entry - Colfe's School - Independent day school in South East London for pupils aged 3-18 Colfe's School
- Colfe’s 11+ maths sample paper Colfe's School
- Colfe’s 11+ English sample paper 2 Colfe's School