Moving on up

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Wrekin Senior: 13+ entry (Year 9 to Year 11)

Joining Wrekin College in Year 9 is a natural entry point, as all of our pupils leave Lancaster House to join their senior Houses.

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New friendship groups are formed and GCSE study begins. Year 9 is an exciting time as pupils start to prepare for their GCSE studies, join our CCF and gain more responsibility.

When joining Year 9 your child will become a member of one of our senior Houses; Tudor, York and Bayley for boys, Clarkson and Roslyn for girls. House spirit is strong at Wrekin and the numerous House competitions are hotly contested. Day pupils and boarders are fully integrated into Houses, with our day pupils benefiting from our boarding ethos, round the clock care and extensive activities.

Entrance Assessments for 13+ (Year 9 entry):

Entry to Wrekin at 13+ is by either the Wrekin College Entrance Assessment (the most popular route), or 13+ Academic Scholarship or Common Entrance. Once you have registered your child, you will be asked to complete one of the below options for entry.

13+ Entrance Assessment

This is the most popular form of 13+ entry and most candidates sit our Entrance Assessment which consists of online adaptive tests, plus an English paper. No special preparation is required or expected for this Assessment.

13+ Academic Scholarship

This consists of an online adaptive test, plus an English paper and an academic interview with the Head.

Common Entrance

This examination is for those children currently attending an independent school. It takes place at the candidate's prep school in May/June of the year of entry. Papers are sent for marking to Wrekin College as specified by the candidate.

There is no requirement for candidates sitting Common Entrance to take any other form of of exam, including our 13+ Entrance Assessment, to enter Wrekin College however, offers of a place will not be sent until Common Entrance papers have been marked.

Candidates may choose to sit the Wrekin College 13+ Entrance Assessment and any scholarship assessments which take place in the November of the year prior to entry, to secure a place before Common Entrance.

Scholarships

Wrekin offers a number of different scholarships for pupils who show exceptional ability and promise in a particular area, as well as the ability to inspire and act as a role model for others. Scholarships can be accompanied by a financial reward. The following scholarships are available for Wrekin Senior: Academic, Art, Music, Sport, Dance, Drama or All-Rounder (known at Wrekin as a Pendle Award). You can choose for your child to be assessed for a scholarship by filling in the appropriate sections on the Entrance Assessment Application Form.

Find out more about 13+ September 2026 Entry

Download the 13+ Entrance Form

Get In touch

E: admissions@wrekincollege.com
T: 01952 265603

Step 1

Get in touch

Start your Wrekin journey by contacting our friendly Admissions Team via email, phone, or by attending one of our Open Events. We’re here to answer all your questions—big or small—and help you begin your journey.

E: admissions@wrekincollege.com
T: 01952 265603

Step 2

Visit Us

There’s no better way to experience Wrekin than to see it for yourself. Open Events are a great chance to learn more about us, but we encourage families to come for a bespoke personalised tour as well.

Step 3

Registration

When you’ve discovered all that we have to offer, the next step is to complete a registration form and pay a small non-refundable administration fee to proceed.

Step 4

Spend some time with us

Wrekin Prep - If you are considering a Reception place for the future, you will be invited to a range of events where you and your child can get to know us better. If your child is already Reception age, or older, we will invite them in for a Taster Day. This allows you and your child to experience what a day at Wrekin Prep is really like.

Wrekin Senior/Wrekin Sixth - Your child can spend the day with us and experience what a day at our school is really like.

Step 5

Offer and Acceptance

Wrekin Prep - After you have spent some time with us and we are all confident that your child will thrive at Wrekin Prep, a place may be offered. Once you have decided to join the Wrekin Prep community you can accept your offer and pay your acceptance fee which secures your place.

Wrekin Senior and Wrekin Sixth - Entrance assessments for Year 7 take place in November. For other year groups (including Sixth Form), assessments are scheduled individually. Sixth Form entry includes a bespoke process involving GCSE results and interviews with Heads of Department. As long as entry requirements are met and we are happy that your child can access our curriculum, a formal offer will be made. An acceptance fee secures your place.