Westminster Cathedral Choir School tutors

Westminster Cathedral Choir School entrance guide

Westminster Cathedral Choir School (also known as WCCS) provides preparatory education to around 280 boys aged 4-13, including around 20 full-boarding choristers. Situated in the middle of Central London, it is a popular choice for those looking for their sons to attend a prestigious and successful boys’ school with a Roman Catholic ethos. Its entry points reflect its status as one of the few Cathedral schools in the United Kingdom. Aside from the standard entry points at 4+, 7+ and 8+, there is a special 8+ Choristers assessment, open to just 6 boys. Entrance is dependent upon successful performance in the examinations which assess English and Mathematics as well as formal interviews. Below you will find a guide to examinations, scholarships, bursaries and our tutors with specific experience of supporting entrants to Westminster Cathedral Choir School.

Open Days and Events at Westminster Cathedral Choir School

Prospective families are encouraged to book a private visit to the school, which can be done by telephone or via the website. There is an open morning specifically for those boys who are interested in the Chorister route, held annually in the Spring Term.

4+ Entry to Westminster Cathedral Choir School

4+ (reception) is a popular entrance point for Westminster Cathedral Choir School. Following an application, boys will be invited to the school for a morning to assess their academic ability using age-appropriate tests. 

7+ and 8+ to Westminster Cathedral Choir School

7+ and 8+ entry to Westminster Cathedral Choir School are both standard entrance points. Following an application, boys sit papers in English and Maths in the Spring Term prior to entry. 

We could not have asked for a better fit for our son. Emily made him comfortable from the start and he actually enjoyed the tutoring. He is now thriving and at his new school and this is part due to the dialogue between her and his teacher. Emily is really approachable and flexible. Our son was prepared and not anxious for his 11+ exams and that owes significant debt to Emily
Abigail is great with our daughter, making the lessons engaging and helping her to understand the methods behind the answer rather than rote learning. She is able to help explain things in different ways if our daughter isn't initially able to grasp the concept.
Helen is simply an amazing tutor. She is exceptional at explaining maths and english to our son, especially when he needs a bit of extra support in specific areas. She is also extremely organised, structuring his learning around his own needs, as well as highly communicative with us as parents so that we are all on the same page. The cherry on the cake is that she is also warm, friendly, and smiley. Our son always enjoys his sessions with her, as they're joyful but have also really helped him build his skills and confidence.
Alex was great at helping our daughter feel confident before and during the 11+ by working on her less strong areas. She was also excellent at supporting the interview prep making sure she had tools to deal with any questions that came up rather than scripting answers. She was notably more confident after speaking to Alex.
Jacqueline is a fabulous tutor! She is excellent at engaging my somewhat head strong daughter and has not only picked up on her strengths, but is encouraging her to build on them which is increasing her confidence. Jacqueline’s knowledge is second to none, but what makes her wonderful has been her ability to get to know my daughter, understand her way of thinking and adapt a teaching style that brings out her best work. I trust Jacqueline 100% and no longer sit in on my daughters sessions. I leave them to it as I know Jacqueline has the experience and level of expectation that is needed to help my daughter reach her full potential.