Two-Stage Academic Rigour: Securing 11+ Success at St Dunstan’s College

Located in Catford, St Dunstan’s College is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 11 to 18. Famous for its broad co-curricular life and modern facilities, St Dunstan's uses a structured two-stage admissions' framework.

The St Dunstan’s 11+ Selection Framework

Stage 1: The Online Reasoning Assessment (December)

All registered candidates sit an initial computer-based assessment covering four core areas:

Mathematics
English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning

Stage 2: Written Papers & Observed Sessions (January)

Shortlisted candidates who pass Stage 1 return to campus in January for written academic papers and interactive sessions:

Assessment Component	Format	Key Evaluation Focus
Written Mathematics Paper	Paper Exam	Advanced KS2 arithmetic, multistep problem-solving, and logical extension
Written English Paper	Paper Exam	Reading comprehension analysis and creative writing prose
Interview & Taught Lesson	Group / 1-to-1	Observed engagement during a taught lesson and an individual interview

How Exceptional Academics Prepares Your Child

Because St Dunstan's requires candidates to clear an online reasoning screening before sitting written papers, preparation must cover both digital test speed and written paper mechanics. Exceptional Academics tutors provide targeted training across both stages.

Aiming for a Year 7 place at St Dunstan’s College? Reach out to our admissions team today at info@exceptionalacademics.com.