11 Plus Entry Procedure

A: There is no advantage to early applications, all candidates are considered based on their performance in the admissions process. Applications should be made between April and the application deadline (usually early November) of the year preceding the proposed year of entry to the school. Applications seeking special consideration in assessments should be submitted in time for review by the Head of Learning Support. This year the application deadline for entry in September 2026 was midday on Tuesday 4th November 2025. If you missed the deadline and are still interested in entry in September 2026, please contact the Admissions department for advice.

A: There are just over 110 places available for entry to the Senior School, of these approximately one-third go to pupils from our own Junior School with the remaining two-thirds being offered to girls joining LEH at 11+.

A: Our entrance assessments consist of the ISEB Common Pre-Test (Stage 1a) and our own Problem-Solving paper (Stage 1b). The ISEB Common Pre-Tests are computer-based, age-standardised tests in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Maths and English. The Problem-Solving paper tests linguistic and logic problem-solving and includes elements of Maths and English.

A: We do not recommend tutoring, although, at 11+, it is sensible to ensure your daughter is prepared for examination-style conditions and to working in a timed environment. If your daughter has never worked in timed conditions before the entrance examinations, you may wish to prepare her at home for this style of working. We aim to ensure each girl is relaxed and able to work at her best during the assessments.

A: For all entries to the Senior School, we request a reference from the Head of your daughter’s current school in the November preceding the entrance examination.

A: If your daughter has a documented special educational need please send a copy of the educational psychologist’s report with your application. If the report recommends additional time in the entrance examination, then this will be offered in line with any regulations covering such areas. Please do get in touch with the Registrar if there are any specific issues affecting your daughter’s application to the school before the entrance examination.

A: Financial support may be available to candidates applying to join the Senior School.  You should indicate on your application form if you wish to apply for a Bursary.  Our Finance Team will be in contact with you in the Autumn Term to give you access to the on-line Bursary application forms.

A: Academic scholarships are only applicable for entry at 11 Plus. All candidates who complete the entrance examinations at 11Plus are automatically considered for academic scholarships.

A: Music scholarships are available for entry at 11 Plus. You should indicate on your application form if you wish to apply for a music scholarship and complete the online form together with any supporting references from music teachers. Candidates may be invited for a music audition after completing the academic selection stage of the admissions process.

A: Yes, we can arrange for your daughter to sit the entrance examinations overseas. Please contact the Registrar for further information.

A: At 11 Plus the girls join from a wide variety of both state and independent schools, with approximately one-third of girls joining the Senior School moving from our own Junior School.

A: There is a wide catchment with many pupils travelling to school from the local area and further afield. Our coach service provides transportation from a wide geographical area.

A: There is a joint Coach Service between LEH and Hampton School. Approximately half of our pupils use the coach service to travel to and from school, although this percentage is slightly higher in the Senior School and lower in the Junior School. LEH is also very well connected with local transport links. There are two bus routes that operate along the Hanworth Road, the R70 from the Richmond area and the 111 which runs from Kingston via Hanworth and Hounslow. In addition, the 285 operates along the Uxbridge Road and the R68 along Hampton Hill High Street. The nearest railway station is Hampton, which is connected to LEH by the 111 bus or is a 15-minute walk. Additionally, late coaches operate as an option for girls in Year 5 upwards. These run along five routes leaving school at 6pm. The Late Coach Services will continue to operate while there is sufficient demand to make them economically feasible.

A: Pupils in the Senior School can enter the school after 8am and work in their classrooms or the Library. After school, pupils in the Senior School can work in the library until 5.50pm.