Heritage & Scope: Securing 11+ Success at St George’s College (Weybridge)

Set across an expansive 100-acre estate in Weybridge, Surrey, St George’s College is a premier co-educational independent Catholic day school. Celebrated for its Josephite ethos (welcoming pupils of all faiths), academic rigour, and state-of-the-art co-curricular facilities, St George's is highly oversubscribed at 11+ entry.

St George’s evaluates Year 7 applicants using a combination of online cognitive testing and traditional written examinations held in December or early January of Year 6.

The St George’s College Admissions Framework

The 11+ entrance examination takes place on-site and consists of three distinct modules:

1. Online CEM Select Test (45–60 mins): A fast-paced digital assessment measuring verbal reasoning, non-verbal logic, and rapid numerical capability under tight time constraints.
2. Written Mathematics Paper (45 mins): Tests core Key Stage 2 arithmetic fluency alongside multistep word problems requiring clear handwritten working out.
3. Written English Paper (60 mins): Features text comprehension (testing complex inference) and an extended creative writing task marked for descriptive flair and technical accuracy.

Assessment Component	Format	Duration	Key Evaluation Area
CEM Select Test	Online Digital	45–60 Mins	Verbal, Non-Verbal & Numerical Speed
Mathematics Paper	Written Paper	45 Mins	KS2 Arithmetic & Word Problems
English Paper	Written Paper	60 Mins	Comprehension & Creative Prose

Interviews & School References

Candidates who perform strongly in the written and digital exams are called back for an individual interview in January. St George's places significant weight on the headteacher's reference to the applicant's current primary school, evaluating both academic trajectory and pastoral conduct.

How Exceptional Academics Prepares Your Child

Because St George’s combines fast-paced digital testing with traditional written papers, our preparation strategy focuses on CEM test speed alongside paper-based neatness and structural accuracy. Exceptional Academics tutors work with pupils to master exam stamina, refine descriptive prose, and build conversational confidence for the interview panel.

Considering St George’s College for 11+ entry? Contact our specialist tutoring team today to design your child's preparation strategy at info@exceptionalacademics.com.