About the school
Whitgift School is an independent school in South Croydon for boys, with admissions pages covering 11+ entry and Sixth Form. The site states that it also has boarding through Founder's House and offers bursaries through the John Whitgift Foundation.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 10-18 |
| Headteacher | Toby Seth |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The school says the best way to see the school is to visit one of its Open Events, and that it also holds a series of Open Afternoons with booking opening over the Summer.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Thinking Skills |
📄 Free Whitgift School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The only 11+ dates found were for September 2027 entry: applications open in July 2026; application closing date Friday 6 November 2026; entrance examination Tuesday 5 January 2027; interviews Wednesday 13 January – Tuesday 26 January 2027; decisions emailed Friday 12 February 2027. A separate bursary registration of interest was open from Wednesday 2 September 2026 to Friday 20 November 2026.
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