The Westminster 4+ assessment report (2026 entry)

Over the course of 12-18 months we prepared 14 boys and girls for their 4+ assessment at Westminster.

It was the most misunderstood school by parents.

Because it was new, most parents chose to be blinded by confusion and most parents did not take the prep very seriously at all. Out of the 14 boys and girls, many started and stopped tuition, many cancelled lessons, many just simply did not put in the work required to actually be in with a chance of passing this 4+ assessment.

Remember.

500 applicants.

100 pass round 1.

32 pass round 2 (16 in each class).

Take it seriously for 2027 entry and beyond or please just do not bother. Do not bother myself or my teachers and do not bother your children with going into a 4+ at the likes of this school.

Out of the 14 parents that we supported, I’ve heard back from 7!

I will not be chasing the others.

Out of the 7 students 2 girls were prepared consistently by either myself or Emily and PASSED, 1 of the girls attended my one month success programme and PASSED. Out of the remaining 4, 3 children stopped and started tuition and had less than 3 months of 4+ assessment preparation. Those children did not pass the Westminster 4+ assessment.

Obviously, I cannot count the 7 I’ve not heard back from! But I will assume they’ve not passed. Maybe I’m wrong. Let’s see - maybe they’ll respond back here!

My recommendation is at least 12 months of 4+ assessment preparation for The Westminster 4+ assessment.

3 Key Reasons for Success

Children who perform highly across the board (in all 7 areas of the EYFS curriculum) and thorough prep for both rounds.

Regular communication between parents and teacher during the week between the lessons, parents taking on board feedback and putting it into place during the weeks.

Consistent daily activity - Children completing all of the home learning sent every single day in preparation for this assessment (or as close to this as possible!).

3 Key Reasons for Not Being Successful

Not thoroughly prepared in the 7 areas of the EYFS curriculum.

Not able to answer questions at the level expected from the school

Boys and girls who needed to further develop their communication and language skills.

It is important to note that all of our clients and students put in hours of dedicated focused learning with their sons over the course of their time preparing them for this assessment. They worked hard. They dedicated their time and attention to their sons. They persevered when it got hard (It got hard countless times!). They trusted in the learning process and despite a lot of negativity from their nurseries/friends/families, they continued. I admire their dedication. They are my ideal clients. They are the clients we want to be working with.

Westminster is a highly competitive school at 4+ and we are delighted to have supported so many children this year to be more than ready for this school. Will all 3 go to Westminster? I actually think only one of them will. Let’s wait and see.

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