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The King's School, Macclesfield | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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The King's School Sample Papers (English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning)

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2x 1 hour exams (English and maths ) + 1x 15 minute exam (verbal reasoning).

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • A non-refundable fee of £50 required for registration.

  • The English paper includes comprehension and writing.

  • The verbal reasoning paper includes a short practice paper before the main paper.

  • The mathematics paper has two sections, one asking short and straight forward questions and one with longer questions testing problem-solving.

  • A reference from the child’s current school will be required to be submitted as part of the school’s admission process.

  • An interview will also be conducted by the headteacher.

  • The entrance examinations are held in the January of year 6.

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Stockport Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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Stockport Grammar School English PRACTICE PAPER

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exams.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 2x 60 minute papers (English and maths) +1x 50 minute paper (verbal reasoning).

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • A non-refundable registration fee of £40 is to be paid to the school.

  • The English paper assesses both comprehension and creative writing. All comprehension questions are multiple choice. 30 minutes is given for each section.

  • The maths paper tests maths skills in line with the national curriculum for key stage two.

  • The verbal reasoning paper tests general verbal reasoning questions, all of which are multiple choice.

  • An interview with the pupil will be required as part of the admissions process.

  • A progress report will also be required from the child’s previous school.

  • Entry to the school is dependent on the child’s performance on the entrance exam, interview and progress report.

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CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST

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Exam Information

Exam style — CEM Select.

Exam types:

  • CEM Select (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning)

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • CEM Select is an online assessment that assesses skills and knowledge in maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

  • An interview will also be conducted after the entrance examination and only those who have the potential will be invited for interview.

  • The interview will help the school get to know each child better and see if the child would be a good fit for the school.

  • References from the child’s current school will be requested.

  • The entrance exam will take place in the January of year 6.

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The Queen's School, Chester | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 1x 1 hour English paper +1x 45 minute maths paper + an unknown length NVR paper.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • A non-refundable fee of £50 is paid for registration.

  • The mathematics paper will examine familiarity in a number of skills including solving mathematical problems. No calculators are allowed during the exam.

  • The English paper will examine comprehension skills, creativity and accuracy. It consists of long and short answer questions and will involve a creative writing task.

  • Informal interviews will also be conducted by the headmistress.

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St Ambrose College | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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Verbal Reasoning Paper 1

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Verbal Reasoning Paper 2

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Verbal Reasoning Paper 3

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The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by St Ambrose College.

St Ambrose College do not released any preparation materials for their school written English and maths exam however the papers below contain similar content and questions.

ENGLISH PAPER 1

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ENGLISH PAPER 2

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ENGLISH PAPER 3

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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About the School

 

Address — St Ambrose College, Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0HE

Type of school — Boys, Roman Catholic grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1100+

Places available in year 7 — 140+

Average applicants per place — 6 or more

Catchment area —  St Ambrose College’s catchment area consists of the following Nominated Local Pastoral Areas:

Saint Ambrose Deanery (Diocese of Shrewsbury)

The following Local Pastoral Areas include the following postcodes: All WA14, WA15, M31 and M33 postcodes.

St. Hugh and St John, West Timperley

St. Vincent de Paul’s, Altrincham

All Saints, Ashton-on-Mersey

St. Margaret Ward, Sale

St. Joseph’s, Sale

Holy Angels, Hale Barns

Our Lady of Lourdes, Partington

Holy Family, Sale Moor

Saint Ambrose Barlow Deanery (Diocese of Salford)

The following Local Pastoral Areas include the following postcodes: All M16, M21, M32 and M41 postcodes.

Our Lady’s & St. Alphonsus, Moss Side/Old Trafford

St. Ann’s & St. Hugh of Lincoln, Stretford

Our Lady and the English Martyrs’, Davyhulme/Urmston

St. Monica’s, Flixton

St. John’s and St Teresa’s, Firswood / Chorlton 

Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.

In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the Entrance Examination.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Baptised Roman Catholic boys who are designated ‘looked after children’ or ‘previously looked after children’.

  2. Baptised Roman Catholic Boys who are in receipt of Pupil Premium whose home postcode falls within a nominated Local Pastoral Area. Details are provided in the list of Nominated Local Pastoral Areas.

  3. Baptised Roman Catholic boys who have a brother attending the school.

  4.  Baptised Roman Catholic boys whose home postcode falls within a nominated Local Pastoral Area.

  5. Baptised Roman Catholic Boys who are in receipt of Pupil Premium.

  6. Other Baptised Roman Catholic boys.

  7. Other Boys who are designated ‘looked after children’ or ‘previously looked after children’.

  8. Baptised Christian boys who have a brother attending the school.

  9. Other boys who are in receipt of Pupil Premium.

  10. Christian boys practising in other Christian denominations supported by a minister’s reference confirming that they are a full and active member of the Church.

  11. Other boys.

School Summary

St Ambrose College was established in 1946 and is an all-boys, Roman Catholic grammar school in Altrincham, Cheshire. The school became an academy in 2012 and specialises in maths and computing. The entire school was rebuilt in 2012 after becoming an academy. 

The school’s sports facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall and gym. Sport is central to the school’s extracurricular activities. The main games are rugby, cricket and cross-country, but there are many others. Drama is strong at the school with a major production each year as well as other events. Boys are actively involved in the liturgical life of the school.  Music, too, is strong with a fine choir, who have taken part in recitals in Cathedrals in Chester, Norwich, Worcester and York Minster. 

Most students go on to a Russell Group University, a number to Oxbridge.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — The St Ambrose College Entrance Examination (GL and school written exam).

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning (GL) 

  • English (School written)

  • Maths (School written)

Exam length — 1x 50 minute (verbal reasoning)  and 2 x 35 minute (English and maths) exams.

Pass mark —  320.

Other exam information:

  • The GL verbal reasoning paper contains only multiple choice questions.

  • The school written maths paper is also fully multiple choice.

  • The English paper includes a Comprehension and other English elements.  There is no creative writing element to the test.

  • There will be a short break between papers.

Scores will be standardised.

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Cransley School Guide | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • A school report and references from the child’s current school is required as a part of the admission process

  • Entry to the school is dependent on the child’s performance on the entrance exams and the submitted progress report.

  • Candidates will take part in creative tasks where they will be assessed on a taster day. Their behaviour and conduct will also be observed.

  • Parents are required to also submit details about the candidate’s talents, interests and achievements outside of school and these will be taken into consideration alongside the entrance assessment.

  • The headteacher will interview all candidates.

  • The entrance examinations take in the January of year 6.

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

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CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE

Parent’s Guide

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and CAT4.

Exam types:

  • Maths

  • English

  • CAT4 (verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning)

Exam length — 72 minutes.

The CAT4 test is composed of 8 short tests assessing the following subsections of the four areas above:

  1. Figure Classification (10 mins)

  2. Figure Matrices (10 mins)

  3. Verbal Classification (8 mins)

  4. Verbal Analogies (8 mins)

  5. Number Analogies (10 mins)

  6. Number Series (8 mins)

  7. Figure Analysis (9 mins)

  8. Figure Recognition (9 mins)

Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the admissions tests.

Other exam and entry information: 

  • The CAT4 Test is an online assessment that examines verbal, non-verbal, spacial and quantitive reasoning. All questions are multiple choice.

  • The English and maths papers are written.

  • Exams take place in the January of year 6.

  • There is a non-refundable registration fee of £40.

  • Year 7 taster days take place in October and November.

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Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.

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ENGLISH PAPER 1

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ENGLISH PAPER 2

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ENGLISH PAPER 3

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.

About the School

 

Address — Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2RS.

Type of school — Boys’ grammar school 

Cost — Free

Pupils in school —1300+

Places available in year 7 — 200+

Average applicants per place — 6 or more

Catchment area —  Altrincham Grammar School for Boys has a catchment area that consists of the postal addresses of WA13/WA14/WA15/M33 and M23 which lie within the Trafford Local Authority.

Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Looked After and Previously Looked After children with a total standardised score of 324 and above.

  2. Up to 20 applicants who fall within the Pupil Premium criteria, who live within the School’s priority admission area and attend a Trafford State Funded Primary School with a total standardised score of 324 -333. In addition, applicants who fall within the Pupil Premium criteria, who live within the School’s priority admission area and attend a Trafford State Funded Primary School with a total standardised score of 334 and above.

  3. Up to 10 applicants who fall within the Pupil Premium criteria, who attend a Trafford State Funded Primary School with a total standardised score of 324 and above.

  4. Applicants who live within the priority admission area with a total standardised score of 334 and above.

  5. All other Applicants with a total standardised score of 334 and above (or 324 and above for applicant in receipt of Pupil Premium).

  6. All other applicants.

School Summary

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys was established in 1912 and is an all-boys grammar school in Altrincham, Cheshire. The school became an academy in 2011. It specialises in languages.

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys embraces education in its broadest sense, encouraging excellence in sport, the creative arts, engineering, scientific innovation and debating.  

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment for the Trafford Grammar Schools’ Consortium.

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning 

  • Non-verbal reasoning

  • Mathematics/numerical reasoning

Other exam information — 

  • All questions will be multiple choice.

  • The exams are split into sections.

  • There will be a short break between the papers.

Scores will be standardised.

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Loreto Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Loreto Grammar School.

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Verbal Reasoning Paper 1

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Verbal Reasoning Paper 2

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Verbal Reasoning Paper 3

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ENGLISH PAPER 1

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ENGLISH PAPER 2

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ENGLISH PAPER 3

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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About the School

 

Address — Loreto Grammar School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH

Type of school — Girls’, Roman Catholic grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1100+

Places available in year 7 — 150+

Average applicants per place — 6 or more

Catchment area —  Loreto Grammar School has no catchment area but in the event of a tie-break, the closest distance from home to Loreto Grammar School will be applied.

Baptised Girls who attended an associated Primary School and live in a nominated Local Pastoral Area are given priority. These are listed below.

Nominated Local Pastoral Area 1 -  St. Ambrose Deanery (Diocese of Shrewsbury)

St. Hugh and St John, West Timperley

St. Vincent de Paul’s, Altrincham

All Saints, Ashton-on-Mersey

St. Margaret Ward, Sale

St. Joseph’s, Sale

Holy Angels, Hale Barns

Our Lady of Lourdes, Partington

Holy Family, Sale Moor

Associated Primary Schools

St. Hugh’s Catholic Primary School, West Timperley

St. Vincent’s Catholic Primary School, Altrincham

All Saints Catholic Primary School, Ashton-on-Mersey

St. Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School, Sale

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Partington

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Sale

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Sale

Nominated Local Pastoral Area 2 - Our Lady’s Deanery (Diocese of Salford)

St. Alphonsus, Old Trafford

St. Ann’s, Stretford

English Martyrs, Urmston

St. Hugh of Lincoln, Stretford

Our Lady and the English Martyrs’, Davyhulme / Urmston

St. Monica’s, Flixton

St. John’s and St Teresa’s, Firswood / Chorlton

Associated Primary Schools

St. Alphonsus RC Primary School, Old Trafford

St. Ann’s RC Primary School, Stretford

English Martyrs’ RC Primary School, Urmston

St. Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School, Stretford

Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, Davyhulme / Urmston

St. Monica’s RC Primary School, Flixton

St. Teresa’s RC Primary School, Firswood

St. John’s RC Primary School, Chorlton

Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.

In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the Governors’ Entrance Examination.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1.  Baptised Roman Catholic ‘Looked After Girls’ and Baptised Roman Catholic ‘Previously Looked After Girls’.

  2. Baptised Roman Catholic girls who have sisters* in the school at the time of admission.

  3. Baptised Roman Catholic girls who attend an associated Primary School and live in a nominated Local Pastoral Area.

  4. Other Baptised Roman Catholic girls.

  5. Other looked after girls and previously looked after girls.

  6.  Baptised girls of other denominations.

  7. Other girls. 

School Summary

Loreto Grammar School was established in 1909 and is an all-girls, Roman Catholic grammar school in Altrincham, Cheshire. The school became an academy in 2012 and specialises in science and maths 

The school is located in the Diocese of Shrewsbury and it is run under the Loreto Education Trust and Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sisters of Loreto). Loreto Grammar School has many international links, with over 120 over ‘Loreto schools’ worldwide. It also has sister schools in India, Australia and Spain.

This Catholic school aims to provide its girls with a set of educational experiences that help them as people - shaping their values, their attitudes, their faith and their sacramental life. Thereby the school aims to collaborate in the creative work of God as He seeks to grow each girl into the woman He has it in mind for her to be.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — The Governors’ Entrance Examination (GL and school written exam).

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning (GL) 

  • English (GL)

  • Maths (School written)

Exam length — 3x 45-50 minute exams.

Pass mark —  Changes each year.

Other exam information:

  • Both GL papers contain only multiple choice questions.

  • The maths paper’s structure can be considered similar to that of a SATs paper.

  • There will be a short break between papers.

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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CEM SELECT ONLINE FAMILIARISATION TEST

Online Test

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and CEM Select.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • CEM Select (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning)

Exam length — Unknown.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • The CEM Select is a computer based online assessment that assesses verbal, non-verbal and numerical reasoning. This is the first stage of exams.

  • The second stage of exams consists of an English, maths and verbal reasoning examination. These are written papers.

  • A progress report from the child’s current school is required to be summited as a part of the admission process

  • The English paper tests creative writing.

  • Entry to the school is dependent on the child’s results on the entrance exams and also on the submitted progress report.

  • The students will be given a questionnaire to fill that will give the school some insight on each student’s personal interest.

  • The entrance examinations take place in the February of year 6.

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CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

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CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE

Parent’s Guide

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Exam Information

Exam style — CAT4.

Exam types:

  • CAT4 (verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning)

Exam length — 72 minutes.

The CAT4 test is composed of 8 short tests assessing the following subsections of the four areas above:

    1. Figure Classification (10 mins)

    2. Figure Matrices (10 mins)

    3. Verbal Classification (8 mins)

    4. Verbal Analogies (8 mins)

    5. Number Analogies (10 mins)

    6. Number Series (8 mins)

    7. Figure Analysis (9 mins)

    8. Figure Recognition (9 mins)

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information —

  • CAT 4 is a computer based cognitive abilities test that assesses the child’s ability in verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning.

  • This test enables the school to know each and each child’s potential and current progress.

  • A non-refundable fee of £30 is required for registration.

  • The assessment takes place in the January of year 6.

  • There will also be an interview with the headmaster as part of the admissions process.

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 3x 1 hour exams.

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • A non-refundable application fee of £75 is required.

  • The entrance exam takes place in the January of year 6.

  • An interview will also be conducted by a member of the senior leadership team.

  • References from the girls’ current school will be required.

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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ENGLISH PAPER 2

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ENGLISH PAPER 3

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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About the School

 

Address — Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL

Type of school — Girls’ grammar school 

Cost — Free

Pupils in school —1400

Places available in year 7 — 200+

Average applicants per place — 6 or more

Catchment area —  Altrincham Grammar School for Girls has a catchment area that is defined as an 8-mile radius from the main entrance of the school.

Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Children who are Looked After or who have been previously Looked After, regardless of their place of residence.

  2. Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area who are in receipt of pupil premium.

  3. Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area who have a sister who will be a pupil of the school at the time of the applicant’s proposed admission.

  4. Applicants residing within the school’s catchment area. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.

  5. Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area who are in receipt of pupil premium. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school. 

  6. Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area who have a sister who will be a pupil of the school at the time of the applicant’s proposed admission. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.

  7. Applicants residing outside the school’s catchment area. Where the number of applicants qualifying for admission under this category exceeds the number of places available, then priority shall be given to those applicants residing closer to the school.

School Summary

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls was established in 1910 and  is an all-girls grammar school in Altrincham, Cheshire. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in languages. It is one of the largest, single-sex grammar schools in England.

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls was one of the first schools to be designated as a National Teaching School, and it is a lead school in maths, science, PSHE and languages. 

It is one of the highest achieving grammar schools in the country, with students consistently achieve top exam results. Recently, the school had a 100% GCSE pass rate.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment for the Trafford Grammar Schools’ Consortium.

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning 

  • Non-verbal reasoning

  • Mathematics/numerical reasoning

Other exam information — 

  • All questions will be multiple choice.

  • The exams are split into sections.

  • There will be a short break between the papers.

Scores will be standardised.

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The King’s School’s Sample Maths Paper

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam and CEM Select.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • CEM Select (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning)

Exam lengths:

  • 60 minutes (CEM Select)

  • 45 minutes (maths)

  • 30 minutes (English)

Pass mark —  There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.

Other exam information:

  • The CEM Select is an online assessment test which will assess maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

  • The English paper examines the comprehension and writing skills of the student.

  • An interview will be run by a member of the senior leadership team.

  • All questions will align with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum but a few questions in the English and maths papers will be at a ‘working towards greater depth’ level.

  • The entrance examinations take place in the January of year 6.

  • A non-refundable registration fee of £50 is required.

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