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Dulwich Prep & Senior
Dulwich Prep & Senior assesses Year 7 applicants in reasoning, English and maths, with team tasks and an informal interview.
Independent school · Southwark
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Meet the school
At a glance
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38-42 Alleyn Park, London, SE21 7AA
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
For September 2027 Year 7, registration closes 30 October 2026. The assessment is on 19 or 20 January 2027 and includes verbal, non-verbal and quantitative reasoning, written English (including writing and comprehension), Maths, team tasks and an informal interview. Offers are due 12 February; accept by 26 February.
Entry stage: Year 7
What the assessment covers
- verbal reasoning
- non-verbal reasoning
- quantitative reasoning
- English
- mathematics
The admissions process
- Register by 30 October 2026
- Attend the assessment on 19 or 20 January 2027
- Complete reasoning, written English comprehension and writing, mathematics assessments and team tasks.
- Take part in an informal interview; school requests a report and current-school reference
- Offers by 12 February; accept by 26 February 2027
Read the official details: Admissions information from Dulwich Prep & Senior
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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.
Verbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.
Build on it with Plusling
Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.
Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quizNon-verbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.
Build on it with Plusling
Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.
Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quizEnglish
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.
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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.
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Printable practice for these subjects
Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.
Verbal Reasoning papers
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Non-Verbal Reasoning papers
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English papers
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Maths papers
Explore the papersThese are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test papers.
Keep 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.
Key dates
- Year 7 assessments are scheduled for 19 or 20 January 2027; the school may use the second day for candidates needing access arrangements.
Plusling’s guide to Dulwich Prep & Senior 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
- Dulwich Prep & Senior: school details Department for Education
- Admissions - Dulwich Prep & Senior Dulwich Prep & Senior
- Entry Procedures Dulwich Prep & Senior
- Register & Apply - Dulwich Prep & Senior Dulwich Prep & Senior