Ibstock Place School: 11 plus entry guide

About Ibstock Place School

Ibstock Place School is a private day school located on a 10-acre site on the edge of Richmond Park in Roehampton, London. It consists of a prep and senior school, providing education to boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 18.

The school has a long history of co-education and believes that an environment where boys and girls learn together is fruitful, fulfilling, and effective at preparing young people for adult life. Students at Ibstock Place learn within a supportive environment and build friendships with students across year groups through a vertical house tutoring system.

Beyond the classroom, students at Ibstock Place have access to multiple co-curricular opportunities. Sports fixtures against other leading schools take place throughout the week and at weekends, with a variety of non-competitive sports on offer at lunchtime and after school. Students can also get involved in an exciting range of dance classes, drama productions, art exhibitions and gallery visits, and music ensembles and choirs.

• Headteacher: Christopher Wolsey

• Address: Ibstock Place School, Clarence Lane, Roehampton, London SW15 5PY

• London borough: Wandsworth

• Age range and gender: boys and girls aged 4–18

• Number of pupils: 950+

• National league table rank (Sunday Times Parent Power): 68

• A level results: 89.6% A*–B

• GCSE results: 88.3% 9–7

Key info for 11+ admissions

• Admissions contact: [email protected]](mailto@ibstockplaceschool.co.uk), 020 8392 5803

• Open day: Saturday 16th September 2023 and Wednesday 11th October 2023. Book through the school website.

• Overview of selection process: CAT4 test, learning workshop, written entrance exams and school reference

• Registration closes: 31st October 2023

• Assessment date: 25th November 2023 (all applicants), 14th December 2023 (shortlisted candidates)

Ibstock Place School admissions process

11 plus is the main entry point to Ibstock Place senior school, with around 80–90 places available to children applying from other schools. Most children apply from within the UK, but the school also accepts UKiset applications from children overseas who are unable to attend the entrance exams in person.

If you're thinking about applying to Ibstock Place School, it's a good idea to visit first to get a feel for the school and to see if your child would thrive there. The school holds a range of open events, including whole school 'open house' days, senior school open mornings and evenings, and small group tours.

1. Register for Year 7 entry

To begin your child's application to Ibstock Place School, you'll need to complete the online registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee of £160 before 31st October 2023. After registering your child, you'll be asked to submit an examination entry form.

Ibstock Place will send a request for a confidential reference to your child's current school in early November 2023.

2. Assessment day

All children who are registered for Year 7 entry will be invited to the Ibstock Place School assessment day on Saturday 25th November 2023. This consists of an online CAT4 test and a learning workshop.

3. Second-round entrance exams

Children who perform well on the assessment day and whose schools have provided a positive reference will be shortlisted for the next stage of the admissions process.

The second-stage entrance exams will take place on Thursday 14th December 2023. Your child will be invited to either a morning or afternoon session.

They will take English and maths papers which are set internally by the school. Questions for both papers are based on the national curriculum. You may find the following resources helpful:

• English comprehension guide

• Creative writing guide

• 11 plus maths guide

• 11 plus maths practice paper

4. Offers

Ibstock Place School will send you the outcome of your child's application by both email and letter (First Class post) in mid-February 2024. If your child is offered a place, you will be invited to an offer holder day in late February, where you can meet current pupils and ask questions.

If you would then like to accept your child's place, you will need to send your formal acceptance and deposit (£1,750) by early March 2024. This deposit is held for the duration of your child's time at the school.

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