LPS Mayfair (Eaton Square Senior School) 11+ entry guide

Considering London Park School (Mayfair) for your child? We’ve collated everything you need to know about 11+ entry. Learn how to apply, what’s on the entrance exam, and how to help your child prepare for success.

Key information for LPS Mayfair

• Address: LPS Mayfair, 106 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NL
• Age range and gender: boys and girls aged 11–18
• Type of school: independent day
• Number of students: 150+
• Admissions contact: [email protected]
• 11+ open days: summer term of Year 5 or Autumn term of Year 6. Informal coffee mornings bi-weekly throughout Autumn term
• 11+ selection criteria: recent example of creative writing, Discovery Day (team activities, problem-solving and interview) and school report. ISEB and CAT4 scores are also considered
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, creative arts, sport, all-rounder

About LPS Mayfair

LPS Mayfair is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. It’s a small school, located in the heart of London. It was previously known as Eaton Square Senior School but will be known as LPS Mayfair from September 2024.

One of the school’s mottos is ‘Great minds set free’. LPS Mayfair offers extensive support for all students to achieve their fullest potential. LPS Mayfair students consistently achieve high grades at GCSE and A Level. While grades are important, the school is most interested in ‘the extent to which each student realises their ambitions and perceived potential’.

The school has a broad curriculum. LPS Mayfair regularly reviews the curriculum based on feedback from students and parents. This creates an adaptive and dynamic environment. LPS is also known for its forward-thinking approach, with initiatives such as a TEDx-licensed public speaking programme and Preparation for Life lessons. The school is committed to environmental education and has earned ‘Eco-School’ status.

Being in the heart of London means that the school is well-connected with the rest of the country and beyond. Bus and train routes are readily accessible from the school. London Heathrow airport can be reached within an hour, while London Gatwick and London City are also readily accessible.

Dates for your diary

• Registration closes: end of November in Year 6
• Discovery day: November–January in Year 6

LPS Mayfair 11+ entrance exam

Children applying for 11+ entry to LPS Mayfair are assessed for entry based on:

• a recent example of creative writing
• a school reference
• digital data scores, such as ISEB Common Pre-Test or CAT4 scores

Children are also invited to attend a Discovery Day in November–January. This involves team activities, problem-solving, and an interview with a senior member of staff. There are no exams at the Discovery Day.

Atom’s top tips for applying to LPS Mayfair

LPS Mayfair School is a selective school, and competition for places can be high. Here are our top tips to help your child prepare for the selection process.

Bitesize learning

It’s important to build a good knowledge base before school entrance exams. Your child should have a good understanding of the content they’ve been taught at school before testing their knowledge with practice tests.

Using a ‘little and often’ approach when learning is key – our brains encode new information more effectively when dealing with smaller ‘chunks’ of information. For children aged 10–11, child psychologists recommend regular study sessions of 20–30 minutes.

With Atom Home, you don’t need to worry about creating a study schedule. When you enter your target schools, you’ll get a bespoke learning plan tailored to your schools’ entrance exams. Know exactly what your child needs to do each week to confidently pass.

Read widely

Entrance exams test children’s ability to analyse and interpret written information. Regular reading is a great way to help your child build these skills.

Encourage them to read books from different genres and by a diverse range of authors. Increasing the variety of your child’s reading will help them understand different styles, tones and purposes. Meanwhile, reading a little every day will help widen their vocabulary, sharpen their analytical thinking, and enhance their imagination.

Looking for reading inspiration? Check out our Key Stage 2 reading list.

Hone curiosity

Selective schools are often looking for children who are interested in learning. You can help by supporting your child’s broader learning, their intellectual curiosity, and their passion for developing an understanding of the world.

Talk to your child about the world we live in and inspire an interest in current affairs with age-appropriate journalism. It’s also a good idea to make sure they’re benefitting from a rich variety of experiences, such as visiting libraries, museums and galleries.

Refine exam technique

When your child feels confident with their knowledge of the exam topics, they’ll be ready to put their knowledge to the test.

Mock tests can help your child develop problem-solving skills and refine exam technique. They’re also a great way to consolidate learning, while highlighting any knowledge gaps they might want to tackle before exam day.

When you set LPS Mayfair as a target school on Atom Home, your child will get tailored mock tests for LPS Mayfair as part of their learning plan. Know what to expect on exam day.

Celebrate progress

Setting regular, achievable goals and celebrating your child’s progress – no matter how big or small – will help keep their motivation high.

Make sure to encourage a growth mindset. This means celebrating effort, as well as achievement! When your child makes mistakes or struggles to understand a particular topic, help them understand that they’ll improve through practice. Regular praise will help your child improve their resilience when tackling new and challenging topics.