Overview
Our friendly Admissions Team are always available to help you with your application. Whether an in-year transfer or registering for our annual Entrance Test and Assessments, they will guide you through the process.
Our Entrance Tests for entry to Year 7, 8 and 9 are held in January each year. Whilst this year’s tests have taken place for September 2026 entry, there is still time to apply and join WGS this year.
For students in Year 5, our Discovery Day in the Spring is an ideal way to get a taste of senior school life, ahead of sitting the Entrance Test the following year. Click here to find out when our next Discovery Day is.
Sixth Form entry is assessed by interview and students are welcome to attend a taster day. Scholarships and Bursaries are also available. An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form along with a satisfactory school report. Further details can be found below in the key information section.
Junior School assessments for the following September take place in the Spring Term.
For all other year groups individual assessment and taster days can be arranged through our Admissions Team.
Key Information
Get in touch
Please contact our Admissions team if you would like to find out about joining our Junior & Infants setting.
There are limited places remaining in this year’s Reception, Year 3, 4, 5 and 6. We would be delighted to arrange an assessment for your child. Our Year 1 and 2 classes are currently full, however, we can add you onto our waiting list.
Children seeking places in Years 3 to 6 are required to sit a digital assessment in English and Mathematics, accompanied by a short creative writing task.
Entry to Year 7
Most students join us at Year 7 at the start of the Senior School. We offer several means tested bursaries and scholarships.
The entrance test for Year 7 comprises of online English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. There is also a creative writing task and a team-building exercise. Following the tests there will be scholarship auditions and bursary interviews. A reference will be requested from your current school.
The Entrance Test for entry in September 2026 has already taken place, however there is still time to apply and join WGS this year. Sample questions and further information can be found in our Entrance Test Guidance for Parents.
Please click here for further Entrance Test information.
Entry to Years 8-10
Students are welcome to join us at other entry points dependent on availability. Please contact our Admissions team to find out about places. They will arrange an assessment and a aster day for you. A reference will be requested from your current school.
As well as students progressing up through the Senior School, we welcome many new students into our Sixth Form each September. There are many reasons for joining us at this stage including our ability to offer you maximum flexibility when choosing your A Level options, small classes of 15 maximum, preparation for university and careers advice, plus an abundance of extra-curricular opportunities.
Entry Requirements
- An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects
- A minimum of 6 in the subjects (or associated subjects) chosen to be studied at Sixth Form
- A minimum of a 7 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths if chosen to be studied at Sixth Form (except Further Maths which requires an 8 in Maths)
- A minimum of a 4 in Maths and English Language where these subjects have not been chosen for study at Sixth Form
- Students who wish to consider undertaking 4 subjects must have an average GCSE score of at least 8
Sixth Form Interviews
Candidates will be interviewed by a member of the Sixth Form tutor team and we will request a reference from your current school. Your interview with our Sixth Form tutor team will also be an opportunity for you to demonstrate your commitment to learning and making the most of what school life has to offer.
We offer several Sixth Form Scholarships and Means tested bursaries.
