Lord Wandsworth College
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Lord Wandsworth College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1912, the school was originally established as an agricultural college for children who had lost parents through death, divorce or separation. It became fully co-educational in 1997 and is a registered charity, overseen by a board of governors who are all trustees of the Lord Wandsworth Foundation. The school is divided into senior and sixth form departments, with eight houses accommodating both day and boarding pupils. It aims to equip pupils with character, passion, resourcefulness, independence, skills, knowledge and qualifications, so that they can become the best possible versions of themselves and make a great contribution to a changing world. Pupils come from a range of family backgrounds, with the vast majority living in Hampshire, Surrey or Berkshire, and a small number coming from overseas. The college supports 43 pupils through the Lord Wandsworth Foundation, many of whom have been bereaved of one or both parents or have lost their support through other circumstances. The school has identified a number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and provides additional specialist help for those who need it, including support for pupils for whom English is an additional language.

First and second form pupils not permitted phones. Third form not permitted phones for first half of autumn term. Thereafter phones invisible during school day 8.30am-6pm; can be used in boarding houses, sixth form centre, weekends (apart from mealtimes), and prep if authorised. Confiscated if visible outside these bounds.