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  • Independent school for boys and girls

Wellington College: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2028 entry

  • Registration closes

    Not published yet

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees

    Not published yet

Wellington College sets its own tests and decides after them. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Wellington College takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: a group activity, a reference from the current school and the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share).

    Route through the school: pupils spend Years 7 and 8 at Wellington College Prep and start at the College in Year 9Route through the school, 11+ entryChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Spending Years 7 and 8 within the supportive environment of the Prep allows us to prepare children both academically and pastorally for their Year 9 start at Wellington CollegeView the official source

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 13+ entry

    200 places

    How children are assessed: an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share). Tests are taken in Year 6.

    Registration closes: Monday 30 June 2025 (for September 2028 entry)

  • 16+ entry

    60 places

    How children are assessed: an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school, online test other and ukiset.

    Registration closes: Monday 21 September 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Wellington College, checked

More about entry from our guide

11+ (Year 7)

The College registers and assesses candidates at 11+, but those pupils spend Years 7 and 8 at Wellington College Prep, which has its own website. The school’s current 11+ information covers entry in September 2028Wellington College: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Register for entry at 11+ in 2028View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activityWellington College: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: They focus on evaluating how children work both independently and collaboratively.View the official source; ISEB Common Pre-TestWellington College: Iseb pretestChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: During November, pupils will take the ISEB Common Pre-Test, and we will request a reference from their current school.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolWellington College: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: During November, pupils will take the ISEB Common Pre-Test, and we will request a reference from their current school.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2028Wellington College: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Register for entry at 11+ in 2028View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

The 13+ process has two stages in Year 6, with offers in March of Year 6 conditional on a satisfactory school report. A late admissions route also exists for families who missed the registration date.

  • Places: about 200Wellington College: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: c.200 enter Third Form (Year 9) at 13+View the official source
  • What the school assesses: group or team activityWellington College: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Selected pupils attend an assessment morning or afternoon at Wellington, consisting of a series of collaborative lessons and problem-solving activities.View the official source; interviewWellington College: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Pupils will also be interviewed by a senior member of staff.View the official source; ISEB Common Pre-TestWellington College: Iseb pretestChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 13+ entry, the decision-making process takes into consideration scores from the ISEB Common Pretest, information detailed on references, and also performance on the assessment days, both in interview and in a variety of different ‘lessons’.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolWellington College: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 13+ entry, the decision-making process takes into consideration scores from the ISEB Common Pretest, information detailed on references, and also performance on the assessment days, both in interview and in a variety of different ‘lessons’.View the official source
  • First assessment taken in: Year 6Wellington College: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Stage 1 (Oct/Nov Year 6)View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2030 (standard route registration); entry in September 2029 (Late Admissions Route 1)Wellington College: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Register for entry in 2030 and beyondView the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesSunday 30 June 2024Wellington College: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | September 13 - August 14 | 2027 | 30th June 2024 |View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration opensMay 2027Wellington College: Registration opens (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Registration for entry in 2028 entry will open in May 2027.View the official source
Registration closesMonday 30 June 2025Wellington College: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | September 14 - August 15 | 2028 | 30th June 2025 |View the official source
AssessmentWellington College: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Wellington College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Registration for entry in 2028 entry will open in May 2027.View the official source
OffersWellington College: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Wellington College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Registration for entry in 2028 entry will open in May 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2029

StepDate
Registration closesTuesday 30 June 2026Wellington College: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | September 15 - August 16 | 2029 | 30th June 2026 |View the official source

Entry in September 2030

StepDate
Registration closesWednesday 30 June 2027Wellington College: Registration deadline (2030)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | September 16 - August 17 | 2030 | 30th June 2027 |View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form applications for September 2027 closed on Monday 21 September 2026Wellington College: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: After the registration deadline (21 September), we will write with further information on the assessment and selection.View the official source. Applicants take online ability tests, have an interview, and receive decisions on Tuesday 1 December 2026Wellington College: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Decisions of places for September 2027 will be announced initially on 1 December 2026, but subsequent places will be offered to those placed on the Waiting List right up until September 2027.View the official source. The school gives about 60Wellington College: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Each year, we expect to offer places to around 60 new Sixth Form students (boarding and day).View the official source places for new sixth formers.

  • Places: about 60Wellington College: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Each year, we expect to offer places to around 60 new Sixth Form students (boarding and day).View the official source
  • What the school assesses: group or team activityWellington College: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: For those pupils invited to an assessment day, offers of places are based on a combination of examination scores, interview, and performance in Harkness discussion groups as well as information detailed on references.View the official source; interviewWellington College: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: For those pupils invited to an assessment day, offers of places are based on a combination of examination scores, interview, and performance in Harkness discussion groups as well as information detailed on references.View the official source; online testWellington College: Online test otherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Cognitive ability tests will be taken at home using digital software.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolWellington College: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: References from current schools will be requested for candidates selected for Stage Three.View the official source; UKisetWellington College: UkisetChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Any candidate for whom English is not their first language, whether studying currently in the UK or abroad, who wishes to apply for 16+ entry should complete UKiset, an online test designed for international pupils which measures ability over three areas: Vocabulary, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Wellington College: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Decisions of places for September 2027 will be announced initially on 1 December 2026, but subsequent places will be offered to those placed on the Waiting List right up until September 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesMonday 21 September 2026Wellington College: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: After the registration deadline (21 September), we will write with further information on the assessment and selection.View the official source
AssessmentTuesday 6 October 2026 to Friday 9 October 2026 (cognitive ability tests (window)); Monday 9 November 2026 and Monday 16 November 2026 (assessment days (weeks commencing))Wellington College: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: For entry in September 2027, the exams may be taken between Tuesday 6 October – Friday 9 October.View the official source
InterviewsMonday 2 November 2026Wellington College: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: For entry in September 2027, these interviews will be conducted virtually over Microsoft Teams and will take place in the week commencing 2 November.View the official source
OffersTuesday 1 December 2026Wellington College: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Decisions of places for September 2027 will be announced initially on 1 December 2026, but subsequent places will be offered to those placed on the Waiting List right up until September 2027.View the official source
Bursary application byTuesday 10 November 2026Wellington College: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Financial forms will be sent out after the closing date for completion by 10th November.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesSeptember 2027Wellington College: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | September 11 - August 12 | 2028 | September 2027 |View the official source
AssessmentWellington College: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Wellington College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: For entry in September 2027, the exams may be taken between Tuesday 6 October – Friday 9 October.View the official source
OffersWellington College: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Wellington College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Decisions of places for September 2027 will be announced initially on 1 December 2026, but subsequent places will be offered to those placed on the Waiting List right up until September 2027.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2028 entry

Dates not published yetWe add each date when the school publishes it.
Dates for the other ways in13+ and 16+

13+ entry, September 2028

  1. Done: Registration closes for 13+ entry

  2. Coming up: Registration opens for 13+ entry

    Expected

  3. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  4. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  2. Done: Entrance tests: cognitive ability tests (window)

  3. Next: Interviews

  4. Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment days (weeks commencing)

  5. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  6. Coming up: Offers sent

At a glance

Wellington College in brief

Scholarships
8 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day pupils and boarders
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£400VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

Not published yet
13+ entry, day
£15,930 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding
£21,690 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£15,930 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding
£21,690 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Registration fee: £400 (VAT not stated by the school).

Joining atDayFull boarding
13+£15,930 per term (including VAT)Wellington College: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | Day pupil | £15,930 (including VAT) |View the official source£21,690 per term (including VAT)Wellington College: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | Boarding pupil | £21,690 (including VAT) |View the official source
16+£15,930 per term (including VAT)Wellington College: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | Day pupil | £15,930 (including VAT) |View the official source£21,690 per term (including VAT)Wellington College: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | Boarding pupil | £21,690 (including VAT) |View the official source
  • Registration fee: £400Wellington College: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: The non-refundable registration fee of £400 can be paid by credit or debit card to complete the process.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, art, choral, drama, music, organ, other and sport, at 13+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 0% of the fees.

Source: Wellington College, checked

  • Largest bursary: up to 100%Wellington College: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Means-tested fee assistance may be up to 100% of College fees, depending on individual family circumstances.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Scholarships offered: academicWellington College: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 13+ a small number of Academic Scholarships are offered before entry to the College via an examination and interview process that takes place during Year 8.View the official source, artWellington College: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 16+, scholarships are offered prior to entry in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, choralWellington College: ChoralChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Music Awards (including Choral Scholarships) are awarded through audition and interview at the end of January in year 8.View the official source, dramaWellington College: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 16+, scholarships are offered prior to entry in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, musicWellington College: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 16+, scholarships are offered prior to entry in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, organWellington College: OrganChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: One or more scholarships can be awarded to those with organ as their principal instrument.View the official source, other (dance)Wellington College: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 16+, scholarships are offered prior to entry in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, sportWellington College: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 16+, scholarships are offered prior to entry in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source
  • Scholarship value: no fee reduction (scholarships are honorary)Wellington College: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Scholarship awards in themselves do not provide reduction in school fees.View the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 13+Wellington College: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 13+ a small number of Academic Scholarships are offered before entry to the College via an examination and interview process that takes place during Year 8.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Wellington College: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: At 16+, scholarships are offered prior to entry in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source

Open days

Not published yet

The school’s visiting page lists events without a year, so we have not shown them. The school’s admissions team can tell you about visits.

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 63% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    63%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: In 2026, at A-level, 27% of grades were A* and 63% were A*/A.View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

YearMeasureFigure
2026A level grades A* to A63%Wellington College: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: In 2026, at A-level, 27% of grades were A* and 63% were A*/A.View the official source
2026IB Diploma average39.1 pointsWellington College: Ib average points (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: In the May 2026 examination session our cohort of 79 students (87% British and 13% International) achieved an average of 39.1 points, with a core average of 2.4.View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Wellington

Because the 13+ registration deadline falls in the summer several years before entry, families should check the deadline for their child’s year early; the school publishes a table of deadlines by year of entry.

Fees are £15,930 per term (including VAT)Wellington College: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | Day pupil | £15,930 (including VAT) |View the official source for day pupils and £21,690 per term (including VAT)Wellington College: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: | Boarding pupil | £21,690 (including VAT) |View the official source for boarders for 2026–27Wellington College: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: The Governors of Wellington College have set the 2026/27 fees as follows:View the official source. Scholarships carry no fee reduction (scholarships are honorary)Wellington College: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Scholarship awards in themselves do not provide reduction in school fees.View the official source; means-tested bursaries can cover up to 100%Wellington College: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Wellington College.The source says: Means-tested fee assistance may be up to 100% of College fees, depending on individual family circumstances.View the official source of fees.

Official documents and sources

12 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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