Tiffin School
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. Practice coming soon.
A boys' grammar school with 180 Year 7 places decided on its own two-stage test, written each year with an outside supplier. In 2026 about ten boys were tested for every place; stage two for September 2027 entry is on 12 November 2026.
Key facts
checked 17 October 2026
- Assessment and dates
Stage one tests on 2 October 2026; invitations to stage two by 16 October 2026; stage two on 12 November 2026.
Source: Tiffin School Year 7 Admissions - Tiffin School (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Assessment and dates
Registration opened 5 June 2026. The page gives the closing time as noon on Tuesday 1 September 2026 in its text but 2 September 2026 in its key dates table.
Source: Tiffin School Year 7 Admissions - Tiffin School (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Places
Published admission number for Year 7 in September 2027 is 180. In 2026, 186 places were offered initially.
Source: Admissions Policy 2027-28 - Adopted February 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
At a glance
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- Selective entry
Selective boys school; Year 7 places decided by performance in the entrance tests, with up to 10% of places for sport or music aptitude.
Source: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Entry Sept 2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Entry point
Year 7 (11+); in-year and sixth form entry also offered.
Source: Tiffin School Year 7 Admissions - Tiffin School (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Test used
Bespoke test written for the school each year by Quest. Stage one: multiple-choice English and maths marked by computer. Stage two: written English and maths.
Source: Tiffin School Year 7 Admissions - Tiffin School (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Test used
Stage one is a sift; stage two papers need handwritten answers.
Source: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Entry Sept 2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Assessment and dates
Stage one tests on 2 October 2026; invitations to stage two by 16 October 2026; stage two on 12 November 2026.
Source: Tiffin School Year 7 Admissions - Tiffin School (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Assessment and dates
Registration opened 5 June 2026. The page gives the closing time as noon on Tuesday 1 September 2026 in its text but 2 September 2026 in its key dates table.
Source: Tiffin School Year 7 Admissions - Tiffin School (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Places
Published admission number for Year 7 in September 2027 is 180. In 2026, 186 places were offered initially.
Source: Admissions Policy 2027-28 - Adopted February 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Applications per place
2026 entry: 1,866 boys tested at stage one and 665 at stage two, for 186 initial offers (about 10 tested per place). All places went to boys in the 10km priority area.
Source: Patterns of Admissions for website 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Regulator
Latest Ofsted graded inspection 24 and 25 May 2022: overall effectiveness Good (behaviour, personal development and sixth form Outstanding).
Source: Tiffin School - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
- Regulator
Get Information About Schools lists it as an academy converter with a selective admissions policy, URN 136910.
Source: Tiffin School - GOV.UK (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
The assessment.
What the school says
Bespoke test written for the school each year by Quest. Stage one: multiple-choice English and maths marked by computer. Stage two: written English and maths.
Bespoke test written for the school each year by Quest. Stage one: multiple-choice English and maths marked by computer. Stage two: written English and maths.
Stage one is a sift; stage two papers need handwritten answers.
Stage one tests on 2 October 2026; invitations to stage two by 16 October 2026; stage two on 12 November 2026.
Registration opened 5 June 2026. The page gives the closing time as noon on Tuesday 1 September 2026 in its text but 2 September 2026 in its key dates table.
Source: Tiffin School Year 7 Admissions - Tiffin School (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
Source: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Entry Sept 2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab), read 17 October 2026
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The school’s own pages
Always check dates and requirements with Tiffin School directly. These links open the school’s site in a new tab.
- Year 7 admissions and key dates(opens in a new tab)checked 17 October 2026
- Admissions arrangements 2027-28 (PDF)(opens in a new tab)checked 17 October 2026
- Admission FAQs 2027 (PDF)(opens in a new tab)checked 17 October 2026
- Pattern of admissions 2024-2026 (PDF)(opens in a new tab)checked 17 October 2026
- Open evenings(opens in a new tab)checked 17 October 2026
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