About the school
Eltham College is a co-educational independent day school in Mottingham, London. It admits students at key entry points including 11+, and welcomes around 120 students into Year 7 each year.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Day: Saturday 19 September 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Eltham College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Pupils from Blackheath Prep who wish to join at 11+ benefit from a unique priority arrangement; approximately half the Year 7 cohort comes from Eltham College Junior School and pupils there move up automatically into the Senior School without further assessment if they wish. |
| Places (Year 7) | 120 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The pages provided only show 2027 entry dates: registration deadline Monday 9 November 2026 at 4pm; entrance exams Tuesday 5 January and Wednesday 6 January 2027; scholarship assessments Thursday 21 January to Friday 29 January 2027 (tbc); offer day Friday 12 February 2027; acceptance deadline Wednesday 3 March 2027 (midday).
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