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Westminster Under School is a busy, passionate and purposeful preparatory day school for boys aged seven to 13.
Westminster School is one of the UK’s leading academic institutions and has a rich and distinguished history dating back almost half a millennium. In 1943, Westminster expanded its educational scope by forming the Under School, an independent preparatory school for boys aged 7 to 13.
Westminster Under School is a independent preparatory school for boys aged 7 to 13, attached to Westminster School in London. The school was founded in 1943 in the precincts of Westminster School in Little Dean's Yard, just behind Westminster Abbey. In 1951 the Under School relocated to its own premises in Eccleston Square.
The pages in this section of the website provide details specifically relating to 7+, 8+ and 11+ entry to Westminster Under School, outlining the application process, registration timelines, eligibility criteria, fees and opportunities for assistance with fees (Bursaries and Scholarships), to ensure that parents of prospective pupils have ...
Westminster Under School has an intake of about 22 day pupils who enter Year 4 each year. Please see below for detailed information on application for 8+ entry to the School and to find out when to register your son.
Westminster Under School has an intake of up to 28 day children who enter Year 7 each year; please see below for detailed information on application for 11+ entry to the School and to find out when to register your child.
Information regarding 7+, 8+ and 11+ entry can be found on the Under School’s website. It is important to note that those applying for 11+ entry to Westminster Under School cannot, at the same time, apply for 13+ entry to Westminster School.
Each year Westminster School offers Lower School (Years 9 to 11) places to boys at 13+ entry and Upper School (Years 12 and 13) places to boys and girls at 16+ entry, while Westminster Under School admits boys at the 7+, 8+ and 11+ entry points.
Co-educational Westminster will have five entry points: 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. This will give families much choice when considering Westminster Under School and Westminster School.
Acceptance deposit for 7+ and 8+ – £1,000. Acceptance deposit for 11+ – £3,000. Please refer to the relevant entry page for details of the application process and a registration timeline and, for full terms and conditions, please read the School’s Admissions Policy, via the links below. 7+ Entry →.
