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11+ ENTRY FURTHER INFORMATION 2022
11+ key dates for Entry at 11+
September 2022 to Westminster
Registration
2021 Parents who wish to register their sons for entry in Year 7 (11+)
should complete the online registration form, which can
Open Days at Westminster Under School be found in the Admissions section of the school website:
www.westminsterunder.org.uk/admissions. The deadline for
Saturday 18 September
September 2022 entry, is noon on Wednesday 13 October 2021.
Saturday 2 October Including fully completed SEND reports and Bursary
Saturday 9 October applications. In line with our Admissions Policy, late applications
cannot be accepted.
Deadline for all applications, including fully completed
SEND reports and bursary documentation Music
Wednesday 13 October 2021, noon 11+ Entrance Assessments scholarships
ISEB Common Pre-tests ISEB Common Pre-Tests Mathematics A number of awards of up to 10%
remission of current academic tuition
Week Commencing 22 November Due to the increasing number of We expect all boys sitting the 11+
boys applying for 11+ entry, in line fees with free instrumental tuition are
Mathematics test to have completed
with other schools, we now make offered annually for boys at aged 11
the standard programme of study
who show outstanding potential in at
Invitations sent for boys to sit additional written papers use of an electronic assessment
in the admissions process. These
contained within the National
Curriculum at Key Stage Two, or its
least one instrument.
Friday 10 December, by email are set by the ISEB (Independent equivalent. We would also expect that The standard expected of candidates
Schools Examination Board) called these boys are able to achieve Level will be from Grade 5 onwards and,
the Common Pre-tests, which are 5 in their Key Stage Two SATs or though not essential, some skill
used by many senior schools. their equivalent. We are particularly on a second instrument should be
2022 Boys who have registered will be
interested in the boys’ ability to apply encouraged. Orchestral instruments
the mathematics they have learnt in are preferred. Award holders will be
invited to the School to sit these
the context of problem solving. expected to play a full and lively part
Additional written papers electronic assessments for one
morning or afternoon during the in the musical life of the School.
Saturday 22 January second half of November at English Candidates will be required to play
Westminster Under School or at two contrasting pieces on their
Boys will be tested on their reading
your son’s present school at any principal instrument and one piece
Auditions for Music scholarship applications point until Friday 26 November.
and writing skills, though the precise
nature of these assessments will vary on their second, to read at sight
Week commencing 17 January The tests will consist of papers and to attempt a few ear tests.
from year to year. Examples might
in Mathematics, English, Verbal Choristers are also invited to sing.
include comprehensions, descriptive
Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning An accompanist will be provided by
writing activities, short reviews and
Invitations to final interviews and can only be taken once for
all schools applied for.
invitations to continue a passage the School, so we ask that candidates
in the voice of the author. We are do not bring their own. Plenty of time
Thursday 27 January, by email
If a boy’s current school already particularly interested in boys is allocated for rehearsal.
administers these assessments, with a history of wide-ranging and Candidates for music awards must sit
Final interviews he will be permitted by them to sit ambitious reading, in particular those the School’s entrance examinations
the assessments there. Parents with a developing awareness of in January. Instrumental auditions
Monday 31 January to Wednesday 2 February how great writers use language
will need to confirm this with them will also be held in January whilst
directly and where possible should for effect. Boys will be expected choral auditions will be held upon
Bursary home visits contact our Registrar, Alycia Lee
(alycia.lee@westminster.org.uk), to
to display a wide vocabulary and
show that they are able to write both
commencement at the Under School
in September. The closing date
Week of Monday 7 February inform her of this arrangement. The fluently and accurately. for entries to these awards is
ISEB will let us know the results of Wednesday 1 December but the
boys who are registered with us but Director of Music will be pleased
Offers sent have already taken the assessments Interview and to meet prospective candidates
Friday 11 February elsewhere. Boys can only take the
test once.
place offers beforehand by arrangement.
Based on the results of the written
Acceptances to be received by the School Written papers papers, we will invite approximately
60 boys back for interview, during
Friday 4 March, noon Approximately 100 boys are the week commencing Monday
then selected for the next stage 31 January 2022. They will be
in the admissions process. They interviewed by a member of senior
will be invited back to the School staff. This is a chance for us to get
on Saturday 22 January 2022 to to know the boys and their interests.
take additional written papers in
Mathematics and English. We do
not provide past papers.
WESTMINSTERUNDER.ORG.UK
Academic
bursary
Parents considering applying Parents should consult the UKVI • Part A (Initial Assessment) on the advice of the Bursar.It is not
for financial support for their website for a detailed explanation The purpose of the initial assessment possible to give a forecast of the level
of the criteria established by the is for parents to provide a brief of any bursary award in advance.
child, should read all the United Kingdom. These criteria summary of their financial However, parents will be told if, based
information below carefully are used by the School. Parents circumstances so that the School on the Part A (Initial Assessment),
before proceeding with their who qualify under the above can establish whether a bursary is a bursary would not be awarded. If
application. criteria must also live in London. likely to be needed. It is essential parents are asked to submit a Part B (In
The expectation is that their child that the Part A form is completed Depth Assessment) this does not mean
will commute from home to school in full. Any relevant background that an award will be made, merely that
1 The purpose of a bursary each day, with a maximum journey information should be included in the parents’ circumstances are within
The purpose of a bursary is to give time of one hour door-to-door. the ‘Additional Comments’ section the bracket for further consideration.
financial support to a child who has of the Part A form. Completion of the applications may
– Not eligible
the academic ability to benefit from
After-school clubs a Westminster education but whose • Bursaries are not available to
The Bursar will assess the Part A
and, if it is judged that the child is likely
be time consuming and will involve a
degree of intrusion by the School into
parents would not be able to afford children of parents who are to need a bursary, parents will be a family’s private financial affairs, but
These clubs include activities such as fencing, judo, karate, bridge, in the UK on a visa (general,
the fees either wholly or in part asked to submit a more detailed parents may be assured that papers
chess, table tennis, LAMDA, clay and film making. Clubs finish between student, child, business,
without unacceptable hardship. Part B (In Depth Assessment) bursary will be carefully handled. If a child wins
4.45 and 5.45pm. special, or medical) or entering application form. a place, the application and all papers
the UK under Tier 2 or Tier 4 of are retained for their record. If the child
2 Who is eligible? the UKVI Points Based System. Single parents. Single parents
Games The School does not have inexhaustible • Bursaries are not available to should refer to Sections 1 to 5 of
does not come to Westminster, papers
will either be returned to parents if
Our main sports are football and cricket but as the boys move through funds for bursaries and therefore children of parents who live the ‘Guidance for Parents’ below. requested or shredded.
the school they will have the opportunity to compete in other sports such the Governing Body has decided that outside London and beyond This outlines the information that must
help may only be offered to pupils who daily commuting range to be provided regarding the child’s
as athletics, basketball, cross country running, Fives, hockey, rowing,
circumstances when completing the Specific guidance for parents
rugby, swimming and tennis. Games takes place twice a week and PE once live in London and who are able to school, defined as a maximum Parents are requested to read the
a week on Vincent Square or at the Sports Centre. commute daily to School. journey time of one hour door- Part A form. The information is to be
entered in the ‘Additional Information / following guidance notes before
to-door. completing bursary application forms.
The Governing Body’s criteria Comments by Parents’ box located at
School fees for the award of a bursary may
be summarised as follows:
iv) Parents’ financial circumstances
There are no exact financial criteria
the end of the form. If they have difficulty answering any of
the questions, they should consult the
The school fees for the academic year 2020 / 2021 are £6,834 per term,
for bursaries but in judging a • Part B (In Depth Assessment) Bursar, (email: bursar@westminster.
£20,512 per year. The 2021 / 2022 fees will be announced in July 2021. i) The child’s entry point
family’s needs, all income, essential The purpose of Part B is to allow the org.uk or tel: 020 7963 1028).
Only boys applying for entry into School to make a full assessment of
expenditure, and all assets in
School hours Year 7 are eligible to apply for
bursaries. The School does not savings, investments and property a family’s financial circumstances and
needs. Part B will ask for several
Parents / guardians / single parents
1 It is assumed that both parents
provide financial support for boys will be assessed. Where, for
The school gates open from 8.00am. Boys are expected to arrive at the pieces of information and supporting have a joint interest in the education
entering Years 3 or Year 4. example, a home is considered to
side gate in Douglas Street, between 8.00am and 8.15am. Registration is evidence. It is essential that the Part B and general welfare of the child
be too large, in an expensive area
at 8.20am. ii) The child’s academic ability Form is completed in full and that and therefore both parents’
or where excess equity could be
Every child who enters released, a family may be expected copies of all supporting documents financial circumstances will be
Years 7 and 8 boys finish at 4.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays
Westminster Under School must to downsize or remortgage as required are provided. The Part B taken into account.
after Games and at 4.00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
win their place on academic merit. necessary to release funds. Parents and supporting documents should 2 In cases where parents are
This is determined by examination who own a second home do not be returned by the deadline given. separated or divorced it is assumed
Homework and interview. qualify as they would be expected The supporting financial documents that both parents retain joint
iii) Parents’ and child’s to release equity in order to meet required from both parents will include interest in their child and that
Years 7 & 8: Approximately 90 minutes per night (two or three subjects)
nationality and residence fees. It is also expected that copies of: financial provision for the child’s
– Eligible savings in shares, ISAs, and other • Latest 12 months’ full bank education remains a joint matter.
Door to door transport Bursaries are available where investments will be released. The
School will then assess what level
statements for all bank accounts 3 For applications from single
parents, the following information
the parents and children fall into (Current, Savings, ISA, Investment
There is no official school transport, however, the following services one of the following categories: of bursary (between 10% and 100% accounts). Please note that account regarding the child’s circumstances
are available and are currently used by pupils. This transport is arranged of the fees) is needed. If in doubt summary pages are not sufficient, must be provided:
by the parents directly with the operators: • British citizens in possession of of eligibility for a bursary, parents
a British passport (The United full bank statements for all accounts a Where is the other parent now?
• Taxis, there are two external taxi providers who take several boys are encouraged to apply. are required.
from school Kingdom of Great Britain and b Has the child’s other parent
Northern Ireland) at the time • Most recent P60s or payslips remained in contact?
• North West London Minibus Route
Stanmore – Edgware – St Johns Wood – Baker Street – WUS of applying for a bursary; 3 The bursary process (or latest company Annual Report c If not, when did their
• Citizens of the EEA or There are three stages to the and accounts if self-employed). contact cease?
• West London Minibus Route 1
• W2 to W8 –SW7 – SW3 – WUS Switzerland, as defined bursary assessments: • Latest mortgage statement or latest d Does the child’s other parent
• West London Minibus Route 2 by the UKVI, in possession of • Parents’ passports rent statement if rent is paid. contribute financially for the child?
• W10 – W11 – W2 – WUS an EEA or Swiss passport or ID, Photocopies or scans of both parents’ • Proof of all benefits received
who live in London. See e If not, when did they
passports must be provided as (e.g. child benefit, universal credit, cease contributing?
Public transport website: https://www.gov.uk/
browse/visas-immigration/eu-
evidence of eligibility to apply for
a bursary on grounds of nationality.
disability living allowance, etc).
4 Where either parent has remarried,
eea-commonwealth All bursary awards are decided by the their new family circumstances and
Pimlico Tube Station, on the Victoria Line, is less than five minutes walk away. If eligible, the next stage is Part A. Master of the Under School and the responsibilities will be taken into
Victoria and St James’s Park on the District and Circle lines are approximately Head Master of the Great School account by the School.
a ten minute walk away.
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5 Fully completed bursary forms 9 NO DEDUCTIONS should be made 17 The reason we collect and hold this
and full financial declaration of all in respect of allowances made for information is to help the School to
income and assets are required, tax purposes (specifically: personal decide whether to award a bursary Palace of
as follows: allowances; superannuation, etc. and, if so, at what level. The file Westminster Westminster
Tothill Street Abbey
a A joint application from both the contributions; mortgage interest; record is useful because it allows us
father and the mother of the child. covenants; and income from to keep proper financial records and St James’s Park
abroad). The amount of tax / NI / also helps us to monitor how we are
b If the parents are divorced or pension contributions or other spending our money as a registered Westminster
separated, a joint application from deductions should be recorded on charity. Details of any payments or School
both the father and the mother of the form. remissions we make will be held on
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sums earned from the child’s part- than names, will usually be
parent and from the child’s other shredded within seven years of
parent if they are still in contact time employment (e.g. weekend or
holiday jobs). Parents should also our last contact with you.
with the child (see No. 3 above).
declare all income received under 19 The information in a pupil’s bursary Great Peter Street
d If one of the child’s parents is deeds of covenant, sums received file is entirely safe. It may be passed
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deceased, an application from the as scholarships, student awards and to an educational charity if we
surviving parent. If he or she has funds held in trust for the child. believe this may be helpful, but only
remarried, a joint application with the parents’ permission. 7
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last financial year with HMRC, a agreement. These notes make it application form, and by the 1
statement of income so agreed clear what Westminster School will School in its confidential report,
should be given for that year, do with the information given. to any charity or individual who
together with a note to that effect. 16 With the parents’ agreement, when may provide funds for the pupil’s
Persons who normally use an an application is made for a bursary, education. It also means that
accounting year other than April 1 Under School 5 Dean’s Yard
the Bursar opens a file, which will parents consent to our obtaining
to April should state this fact and be kept in our filing system. The and processing similar information
give the dates to which income information provided will be stored from other charities with whom 2 Vincent Square Playing Fields 6 Great School
declared refers. with any further details that may be we are associated. Without this
8 Income from ALL sources must required in order for a decision with explicit consent, we will be unable 3 Sports Centre, Greycoat Street 7 Millicent Fawcett Hall
be included. Gross income before regard to the bursary application to to give any further consideration
tax / NI / pension contributions be made. Additional information to the application. 4 St Stephen’s Church 8 St John’s Square
should be declared. In ALL cases may include reports received from
income from outside the UK should a school, a doctor, a teacher or any
be included. other person.
WESTMINSTERUNDER.ORG.UKStarting at
Westminster
Boys may enter Westminster Under
School at ages 7, 8 and 11. They can
enter Westminster School at 13 and
both boys and girls may enter the
School at age 16. Please contact the
Registrar for more information.
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