Everything you need to know about applying for the 7+ at Westminster Under School
/2026 will be the first year ever that girls will be joining Year 3! There will be 60 places available into year 3 which is a huge intake for the 7+. Don’t take this to mean that it will be easy. It won’t be.
You can apply for 7+ entry here.
You can book to attend a 7+ open day here.
I encourage all of my clients to always visit Westminster before even considering to apply.
Here is what Westminster say that they are looking for in their students:
At the Under School we look for potential in the candidates and for boys and girls who have natural ability and who will, therefore, thrive here. Our challenge is to find that potential, and whose natural ability will grow with the challenges a Westminster education provides. We, therefore, strongly recommend that you do not “cram” your child, or have them specifically tutored. This can detract from the freshness, spontaneity and eagerness to learn, which are some of the qualities we are looking for.
Obviously I completely disagree with what has been written here but that isn’t what this blog is about!
The Westminster Round 1 Assessment (Friday 17th October) will be assessments in:
Maths (problem solving focus). Please note that they like to throw around terms like ‘basic’. It definitely will not be ‘basic’.
English - Reading, creative writing and spag.
Verbal reasoning
Non Verbal reasoning
The Westminster Round 2 Assessment (Wednesday 12th November) will be classroom based activities and an interview with the Master and another member of the senior management team.
Successful candidates will be informed of this by Monday 17th November.
We provide the highest quality of support possible for all of our students preparing for their 7+ Assessments at Westminster Under School.
