Admissions Examination
Format and Content of Admissions Examination Each 11+ and 13+ candidate is tested in three areas: Reasoning, English and Mathematics. No special preparation is expected or required for the tests and past papers are not published for tests at any level. Questions are based on the National Curriculum for each age group.
Reasoning
English
10 minute practice paper 45 minute test paper
20 minute Reading Comprehension paper 30 minute Writing Paper
The reasoning tests examine a range of intelligence skills and will include questions on words and numbers.
The Reading Paper requires candidates to answer questions on an extract from a children’s novel. At 11+ it is entirely multiple choice, whilst 13+ also requires written answers. Initial questions involve understanding of basic plot, later ones might ask for interpretation or analysis of language. The Writing Paper requires students to choose from three titles: they may be asked to write a letter, the words for a speech, a debate, a story, a newspaper article and so on. Spelling and punctuation are very important, but focus and structure are also rewarded. The best answers are lively, original and full of flair. Â
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