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London East Academy
London East Academy’s Year 7 process uses CAT4 screening and a pupil-parent interview, with Quran reading also considered.
Independent school · London, Tower Hamlets
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46 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 1JX
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
London East Academy’s current admissions page describes a Year 7 application, CAT4 screening (usually at the end of October before entry), and an interview with the pupil and parents. Shortlisting also considers Quran reading and memorisation, attendance and school reports. The 2027–28 entry information is linked on the school website; confirm the current test date with the school.
Entry stage: Year 7
What the assessment covers
- CAT4: verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning
Assessment provider: GL Assessment CAT4
The admissions process
- Submit an application form with supporting documents
- The 2027–28 entry information requires current English and Maths grades at national average or above; these are prior-attainment criteria, not additional CAT4 papers
- CAT4 screening; the school says this is usually held at the end of October before the entry year
- Shortlisted pupil and parent interview
- School review including prior reports and attendance
- The school also considers Quran reading and memorisation, attendance and reports during shortlisting/interview
Read the official details: Admissions information from Official school information
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Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
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GL Assessment says CAT4 includes its own example questions and advises parents not to use external CAT4 practice. The school also considers Quran reading and memorisation as part of its admissions conversation.
Read the official guidance: GL Assessment
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Before you apply
- The admissions page gives the usual end-of-October assessment timing but does not state an exact 2027 assessment date. Confirm the date and any access arrangements with the school.
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Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- London East Academy: school details Department for Education
- Admissions Official school information
- School identity and 2027–28 information Official school information
- Department for Education establishment details Official school information
- CAT4 information for parents GL Assessment
- London East Academy entry information 2027–28 London East Academy