Familiarisation Test FAQs

Our papers do not mimic the exact format of any particular school's entrance examinations, including the Selective Eligibility Test.

It's possible to get to the School by train or by bus.  The nearest train station is Wallington Station which is approximately 15 minutes walk away (0.8 miles) via Croydon Road (A232) and Manor Road (A237).  The School can also be reached via Carshalton Station, approximately 1 mile away via the A232.  Alternatively a number of bus routes serve the School as set out below:

Please check via the TFL website before making any travel plans.

Please park in the Beddington Park Car Parks on Croydon Road (A232) and London Road (A237)  If you have no other option than to use a side road please completely avoid The Manor Way and Derek Avenue which become extremely congested if anyone other than residents use them. Please also park with the utmost consideration for the School's neighbours by avoiding blocking driveways or roads.

The same English and maths question papers are used for all Test A sessions therefore you should not book more than one Test A session for your child.  Similarly, all Test B sessions use the same question papers therefore a maximum of one Test B session should be booked for your child.

Different question papers are used in Test A and Test B sessions therefore, if you wish, you may book one Test A and one Test B session if you would like your child to attend more than one session.  Please note that attending one Test A or one Test B session will give your child experience of sitting both an English and a maths paper.

The results for Test A will be available shortly after the final Test A session has taken place and the Test B results will be published shortly after the final Test B session.  Results will be sent by email (using the email address provided at the time of booking) and also published on the PTFA website.  Further information will be provided nearer the time.

There is no pass or fail mark.  All students will be given their raw score and also their standardised score which will enable you to see how they performed relative to other children sitting the exams.

No - not as a result of this test.  These tests are run by the PTFA to give your child an experience of real exam conditions as part of their preparation for sitting secondary school entrance exams in year 6.  The familiarisation tests are in no way related to the Selective Eligibilty Test or any other school entrance exams and you must apply for those separately.  The results of these familiarisation tests play no part in who school places are offered to.

The familiarisation tests are open to both boys and girls therefore your daughter is very welcome to sit the tests.  Wallington County Grammar School is simply acting as the venue for the exams and is in no other way involved in running the tests.

Wallington County Grammar School is not involved in the running of these tests and will not be able to help with any enquiries.  All questions should be directed to the PTFA at the following address: tests@wcgsptfa.org

The tests will be held in the main hall at Wallington County Grammar School, Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, London, SM6 7PH.

There is an English and Maths paper each lasting 40 minutes.  There will be a short break of approximately 15 minutes between the papers to allow children to go to the toilet.

In addition to their candidate details which will be given nearer the time, your child should bring 2 HB pencils, a ruler, and an eraser (a pencil sharpener is optional) in a clear pencil case.  Water may be taken into the exam if it is in a clear unlabelled bottle.  No food, mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators or other bags are allowed in the hall during test sessions.

The papers are the property of the PTFA and will remain confidential therefore it won't be possible to release them.  Results will be sent to the email address used at the time of booking and they will also be published on this site.  We will be offering feedback on how a child performed by topic for both English and Maths papers as outlined on this website; further feedback won't be possible.

Yes.  Both the English and Maths papers will be multiple choice.

The exams are designed for children in Year 5 who will be sitting secondary school entrance exams in the next school year.  The exams are not appropriate for children who are not in Year 5.

There is no dress code.  Your child should wear something comfortable and appropriate for the weather on the day of the test.

Your child must be collected by a responsible adult (i.e. 18 years or older).  

No. Your child will be signed in at the school gates and then escorted to the exam hall by PTFA parent helpers.

If your child gets free school meals or their school receives pupil premium funding for your child you can apply for one free test place.  These places are paid for by the PTFA and are limited in number.  Details of how to apply for one of these PTFA funded places which will be allocated on a first come first served basis can be found here

There will be no first aider on site.  If you have concerns about this or if you have a child with medical needs please contact us at tests@wcgsptfa.org.