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Wetherby Senior School

100 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, W1U 2QU

Wetherby Senior School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-18.

Private school Boys Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Boys only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Wetherby Senior School combines a central-London boys' education with a deliberately staged journey from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Music is built into the beginning of that journey: every Year 7 pupil learns a brass or string instrument, supported by professional musicians, before the Middle School years turn towards GCSE choices and the Sixth Form moves to three A levels and an Extended Project Qualification.

The school is a day school for boys aged 11 to 18, with no boarding, on Marylebone Lane. Its 11-to-18 model is structured around Lower School, Middle School and Sixth Form rather than an all-through arrangement, allowing the senior stages to have their own academic and pastoral rhythm.

Life outside lessons is unusually organised around the five Tribs, named after London's hidden rivers: Effra, Fleet, Ravensbourne, Tyburn and Walbrook. Those groups bring pupils across year groups together through music, drama, sport and debating. Clubs, instrumental tuition, at least three drama productions each year and compulsory sport add a busy co-curricular programme, while form tutors, a wellbeing team and counselling form part of day-to-day support.

The main entry points are 11+, 13+ and 16+, with occasional vacancies in Years 8 to 10. The 11+ assessment covers English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; interviews follow for candidates progressing through the process. At 16+, applicants attend an assessment day with examinations and interview. The result is a compact boys' senior school where the London setting, music at the outset and Trib system give each stage a recognisable character.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 18.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 32.8% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Westminster and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Wetherby Senior School, Westminster, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
18.9
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
1.42
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Westminster and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Wetherby Senior School, Westminster, and England. 80 53.3 26.7 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-18
Headteacher
Mr Robert Garvey
Pupil roll
406 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
100 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, Westminster, London, Greater London
Postcode
W1U 2QU
Area
Westminster

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Robert Garvey

School contact

School phone
02075353530

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
registrar@wetherbysenior.co.uk
Admissions phone
02075353530
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£11,720 per term for 2026/27, inclusive of VAT
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
4 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning

    11+ bespoke Quest entrance test

    Year 7 applicants sit Wetherby Senior’s bespoke Quest test during the autumn term of Year 6.

  2. Round 2

    Interview

    11+ interview

    11+ interviews take place in the spring term of Year 6.

  3. Round 3

    English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning

    13+ bespoke Quest entrance test

    Year 9 applicants sit the same named subject set in the autumn term of Year 6 for the published 13+ route.

  4. Round 4

    English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Interview

    16+ assessment day

    Sixth Form applicants attend an assessment day, are interviewed and sit the bespoke entrance exam in English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.

Published assessment components

English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

    Year 7 applicants sit Wetherby Senior’s bespoke Quest test during the autumn term of Year 6.

  • Non-verbal reasoning

    Year 7 applicants sit Wetherby Senior’s bespoke Quest test during the autumn term of Year 6.

  • Interview

    11+ interviews take place in the spring term of Year 6.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 application deadline

    16 October 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027. The published deadline is 12 noon.

  2. Year 7 online assessment

    November 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  3. Year 7 interviews

    9 January 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  4. Year 7 offer letters

    31 January 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  5. Year 7 acceptance deadline

    5 March 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027. The published deadline is 12 noon.

  6. Year 7 first day

    September 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  7. Year 9 application deadline

    16 October 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2029. The published deadline is 12 noon.

  8. Year 9 online assessment

    November 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2029.

  9. Year 9 interviews

    16 January 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2029.

  10. Year 9 offers

    February 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2029.

  11. Year 9 acceptance deadline

    5 March 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2029. The published deadline is 12 noon.

  12. Year 9 first day

    September 2029

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2029.

  13. Sixth Form application deadline

    16 October 2026

    Route: sixth form (16+); entry year: September 2027. The published deadline is 12 noon.

  14. Sixth Form intake

    September 2027

    Route: sixth form (16+); entry year: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
18.9 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
1.42 EBacc APS
A-level results
32.8% AAB or better
A-level average points
41.25 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 26 September 2023

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Latest verified ISI inspection report records an inspection beginning 26 September 2023. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Wetherby Senior School handle admissions?

Wetherby Senior School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Wetherby Senior School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Wetherby Senior School?

Year 7 application deadline: 16 October 2026. Year 7 online assessment: November 2026. Year 7 interviews: 9 January 2027. Year 7 offer letters: 31 January 2027. Year 7 acceptance deadline: 5 March 2027. Year 7 first day: September 2027. Year 9 application deadline: 16 October 2026. Year 9 online assessment: November 2026. Year 9 interviews: 16 January 2027. Year 9 offers: February 2027. Year 9 acceptance deadline: 5 March 2027. Year 9 first day: September 2029. Sixth Form application deadline: 16 October 2026. Sixth Form intake: September 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Wetherby Senior School?

Wetherby Senior School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 26 September 2023.