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Emanuel School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Guide

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Table of contents
  1. About Emanuel School
  2. Key information for 2027 entry to Emanuel School at 11 Plus (11+)
  3. Admissions information for 2027 entry to Emanuel School at 11 Plus (11+)
  4. How can I register my child for the 11 Plus (11+) exam at Emanuel School?
  5. What is the 11 Plus (11+) entrance exam format for Emanuel School?
  6. How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) Emanuel School exam

About Emanuel School

Emanuel School is a co-educational independent school in Battersea, London. The school’s history originates in the 16th century when its founder, Lady Anne Dacre, requested the Emanuel Hospital be built for the education of 10 boys and 10 girls. Today, Emanuel School supports roughly 1,000 students with their ethos of pupils, parents, and teachers working together in teaching, learning, pastoral care, co-curricular, and community life.

The 12-acre site, which is only a 10 minute walk from Clapham Junction rail station, offers an array of facilities including an indoor swimming pool, art studios, playing fields, a film studio, and coding suites. Off-site, there is also a cricket pitch, three rugby pitches, access to All Stars Tennis, and Barnes Hockey Club.

In addition to their impressive wealth of facilities, Langley offers a rich co-curricular programme for students to get involved in with over 50 clubs, 40 subject clinics, and over 30 musical societies. One of their most notable extra-curricular programmes is their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award which draws in over 100 students annually.

The school has also received awards and accreditations of its own, such as being the Winner of the Independent Schools of the Year 2021 and being a finalist for the Independent School of the Year 2022 for Performing Arts (Music & Drama) category. 

Moreover, they have a history of great academic performance which is reflected in their 2022 exam results, with 72.3% of GCSE grades being 9-8 and 70% of A-Level grades being A*-A.

Key information for 2027 entry to Emanuel School at 11 Plus (11+)

  • School type: Co-educational independent school
  • Online registration deadline: October 2026
  • Scholarship & fee assistance applications deadline: November 2026
  • Entrance exam: December 2026 (details sent in November)
  • Interview & group experience: January 2027
  • Offers sent & acceptance deadline: early February 2027
  • Offer holder events: late February 2027
  • Acceptance deadline: March 2027
  • Contact details: 02088704171, [email protected], https://www.emanuel.org.uk/admissions/

Admissions information for 2027 entry to Emanuel School at 11 Plus (11+)

From September 2023, you will be able to access downloadable scholarship and bursary forms through the school’s website on their 11+ admissions page. However, you must first register as a candidate before you submit a scholarship or bursary application. The deadline for scholarship and fee assistance applications, including references, is in November.

The end of registration falls in mid-October so make sure to submit your application before this deadline as well as a copy of your child’s Year 5 school report. If your child is eligible for use of a computer or extra time, you must submit an educational psychologist report before the mid-October deadline. Emanuel will get in contact via email with the exam details in November and there is a reserve date which you can reach out for information about using the contact details listed above.

The exam will be held in early December. Invitations to the interview and group experience in late January will be sent out by email; the interviews are about 20 minutes long. If your child is being considered for an academic scholarship, their interview process may differ from that of other applicants; they will be invited to attend a general interview as well as a meeting with an English and Maths staff member.

In early February, offer letters will be sent out by post and an offer holder event will be held later in the month. It is vital that you accept the offer before the deadline in early March 2027 which should be around midday time.

How can I register my child for the 11 Plus (11+) exam at Emanuel School?

To register your child for the entrance exam, you as their parent/legal guardian must complete an online registration form as well as submit a non-refundable £145 fee. 

Further details will come closer to the time of registration going live on the Emanuel school website. You must register before the October 2026 deadline for your child to be considered for 2027 entry.

What is the 11 Plus (11+) entrance exam format for Emanuel School?

The Emanuel entrance exam is made up of the following papers:

  • Maths (1 hour) – non-calculator, calculations questions & problem-solving word problems
  • English (1 hour) – standard, comprehension with short & long answers and creative writing
  • Verbal Reasoning (45 minutes) – multiple-choice

How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus (11+) Emanuel School exam

The most useful way to prepare for Emanuel School’s 11+ entrance exam is to use practice tests to familiarise your child with the exam content and format.

These tests can help your child to build their confidence and improve their performance in the exam.

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