If your child is currently in Year 5, the Wandsworth Year 6 Test is an important milestone to be aware of this autumn. This test is part of the admissions process for several popular secondary schools in the borough and helps assess verbal and non-verbal reasoning ability.
What Is It?
The test is used by Ashcroft Technology Academy, Burntwood School, Chestnut Grove Academy, and Graveney School as part of their admissions criteria. It also provides valuable data for primary schools about pupil progress.
Key Dates for 2026 Entry
- Registration is now open
- Deadline to register: Wednesday 4 September 2025
- Test date: Thursday 25, Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Monday 29 September
- Results will be sent by 24 October 2025, giving parents time to make informed decisions before the secondary application deadline.
📝 Test Structure
The test, provided by GL Assessment, includes:
- A Verbal Reasoning paper
- A Non-Verbal Reasoning paper
Both are multiple choice and age-standardised. A short practice paper is completed before each section.
🏫 Which Schools Use the Test?
- Graveney School uses it for selective stream places.
- Burntwood School, Chestnut Grove, and Ashcroft use it for banding.
🔍 Why It Matters
The test offers:
- A fair way to allocate places in oversubscribed schools
- A chance to gain a place in selective streams
- Insight into your child’s learning profile
Typical cut-off scores vary (e.g. Graveney’s selective stream often requires a high score; Burntwood often has a cut-off around 200+).
🎯 Preparation Tips
- Start building familiarity with verbal and non-verbal reasoning now.
- Use GL-style practice papers under timed conditions.
- Keep it low-pressure and encouraging – confidence matters.
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