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Wimbledon High School GDST

Wimbledon High’s Year 7 selection starts with verbal and non-verbal reasoning, followed by creative activities for shortlisted candidates; there is no English or maths paper.

Independent school · London, Merton

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
London, Merton
Department for Education
Registered ages
4–19
Department for Education

Mansel Road, London, SW19 4AB

Plan your approach

Entry information

For September 2027 entry

Wimbledon High’s Year 7 first stage tests Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning; shortlisted candidates attend a school-designed creative assessment with group and individual activities. There is no English or Maths paper.

Entry stage: Year 7 (11+)

What the assessment covers

  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Assessment provider: Wimbledon High School

The admissions process

  • Stage1: paper VR and NVR
  • Shortlisted: group and individual creative assessment; current-school reference

Read the official details: Admissions information from Wimbledon High School GDST

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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.

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Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.

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Non-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.

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Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.

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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.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Check fees and financial support

    Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.

Open the official admissions links →

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?
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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
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Their next step starts here

Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.

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Assessment notes

  • Wimbledon High’s stated written first-stage papers are verbal and non-verbal reasoning only. It gives no advance details of the shortlisted candidates’ creative activities.

Plusling’s guide to Wimbledon High School GDST 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

  1. Wimbledon High School GDST: school details Department for Education
  2. Wimbledon High School GDST: admissions information Wimbledon High School GDST
  3. Wimbledon High School GDST: admissions information Wimbledon High School GDST
  4. Wimbledon High School GDST: entry route Wimbledon High School GDST
  5. Admissions • Wimbledon High School London GDST Wimbledon High School GDST
  6. Junior School Admissions • Wimbledon High School London GDST Wimbledon High School GDST
  7. Wimbledon High Senior School admissions Wimbledon High School GDST