Graveney School 11 Plus Guide
Introduction to Graveney School
Graveney School, founded in 1986, is a partially-selective secondary school and sixth form located in Tooting, London. With a reputation for academic excellence and a disciplined atmosphere, the school aims to produce confident and responsible students who contribute positively to society. Graveney School has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high standards in education.
Key Information for Graveney School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Assessment
GL Assessment
Boarding
Day School
Fees Type
State Grammar School
Admissions
Mixed
Places per Year
280 (70 ability based)
Total Pupils
2,275
11 Plus Exam Process for Graveney School
Entry to Graveney School in Year 7 is partially based on performance in the Wandsworth Year 6 entrance examination, which typically takes place in mid to late September of Year 6 at the school premises.
Round 1
Wandsworth Year 6 Exam
The entrance exam includes two written papers:
Non-Verbal Reasoning: Evaluates a child’s ability to recognise patterns, understand spatial relationships, and solve problems using visual information. 55 minutes total test time including introductory guidance from the invigilator and time allowed for practice questions. The test consists of four sections (three of 10 minutes each with 19 questions in each and one of 9 minutes to answer 18 questions)
Verbal Reasoning: Assesses a child’s ability to think logically and solve problems using words, letters, and numbers. 50 minutes to work through 80 questions excluding introductory guidance
There is no published pass mark, but places are offered to those with the highest scores, according to the school’s oversubscription criteria.
Admissions Criteria
Admissions Criteria
Graveney School does not operate a specific catchment area, but it considers primary feeder schools when assessing applications, with distance from the school factored into its oversubscription criteria. There are 70 places available for those who get the best results in the Wandsworth 11 plus. Applicants with an equal score will be prioritised by distance order with those applicants living nearest the school given higher priority. The remaining places are then allocated via the following criteria:
- Children Looked After or children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted.
- Applicants not admitted under Category 1 who have a sibling attending the school at the time of application.
- Applicants with an acute medical or exceptional social need who in the opinion of the Governing Body, would be suitably provided for in the school.
- Children of staff at the school.
- Proximity of the applicant’s home to the school, with those living nearest being accorded the highest priority.
Click to find out more about the Graveney School Admissions Policy.
Preparing for the 11 Plus Test at Graveney School
Here are some effective preparation tips:
- Read regularly: This helps with vocabulary, comprehension and writing fluency.
- Practise writing: Encourage your child to plan and write stories or descriptive pieces to improve structure and creativity.
- Revise Key Stage 2 maths: Make sure your child is confident with arithmetic, fractions, word problems and multi-step calculations.
- Use past paper-style questions: Use GL-style practice materials where possible to mirror the exam format.
- Time management: Build your child’s ability to plan and complete tasks within set time limits.
- Use online tools: Online tools can provide adaptive learning for a child’s specific needs.
Family support and plenty of preparation time is vital to ensuring the best results.
Key Dates for 2026 Entry
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Exact dates for 2026 entry will be confirmed by the school in due course. | |
| Test Registration Opens Test Registration Opens | Early 2025 |
| Registration Deadline Registration Deadline | Thursday 4 September 2025 |
| Year 6 Test Year 6 Test | Thursday 25th - Monday 29th September |
| Results Issued Results Issued | Friday 24th October 2025 |
| Common Application Form Deadline Common Application Form Deadline | Friday 31st October 2025 |
| Offer Day Offer Day | Sunday 1st March 2026 |
How to Apply to Graveney School
To apply for a Year 7 place at Graveney School, you must complete two steps:
Register for the entrance exam via the Wandsworth GOV website. Registration typically opens in spring and closes shortly before the exam in September.
Submit the Common Application Form (CAF) on the eAdmissions website, listing Graveney School as one of your preferences.
Both forms must be completed by their respective deadlines. Submitting only one will result in an incomplete application.
Contact Information and More
School Address
Graveney School
Welham Road
Tooting
London
SW17 9BU
School Parking
Graveney School is located in a residential area with limited on-site parking. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation or nearby parking facilities. For more information on parking options, please refer to the school’s official website or contact the main office directly.