Badminton School: Years 7-10 (11+, 12+, 13+ and 14+) Entry Assessment Information
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Introduction
Badminton School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 4-18. It was founded in 1858 by Miriam Badock, who wanted girls to have the same educational opportunities as boys. Girls were taught academic subjects and participated in sports, which was not the norm back then. For good reason, the school is proud of its history while also being a forward-looking institution.
Academically, Badminton School is excellent. Committed teachers deliver lessons that are both challenging and fun. Girls are encouraged to be independent and curious learners, not content to absorb facts passively. Small class sizes mean teaching can be adapted to suit the needs of individuals.
A wide range of clubs and activities are available at Badminton School so that girls can enhance their existing talents and step out of their comfort zones to discover new skills. Clubs on offer include Cookery Club, Book Club, Psychology Club and Music Club. Getting involved can help girls develop their communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
Pastoral care is taken very seriously at Badminton School. There are plenty of people girls can turn to if they need support and guidance, such as their Form Tutor, Pastoral Heads and Heads of School. Professional counsellors are available at the school’s Health Centre, and the Peer Mentoring Programme means girls can speak to a Sixth Former if they are more comfortable doing that.
Badminton School: Admissions Process for Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 Entry
Badminton School warmly invites you to attend one of its Open Mornings so you can view the facilities, meet staff and currents pupils and find out more about the school’s ethos. You can also arrange a private visit, and your daughter can attend a Taster Day.
Year 7 (11+) and Year 8 (12+) Entry (Lower School)
If you want your daughter to join Badminton School at the start of Year 7 or Year 8, you should fill out the registration form by the December deadline in the year preceding entry for a boarding place. For a day place, you can apply all year round, but applying by the December deadline will mean your daughter is included in the first round of results. You will need to pay a non-refundable registration fee (£50 for day applicants and £150 for boarding applicants).
UK and overseas applicants will sit entrance assessments in January of the calendar year of entry. UK applicants will sit them at Badminton School, and overseas applicants will sit them at an approved test centre.
The entrance assessments comprise the following:
- A maths paper
- An English paper
- An online test (CAT4)
UK applicants will also have an interview on the day they sit their entrance assessments, and a reference will be requested from their current school. Overseas applicants will have an interview via a video link if they meet the required standard in the entrance assessments.
Offers will be made the month after the assessments. To accept an offer, the relevant paperwork must be submitted and the acceptance deposit paid.
Year 9 (13+) and Year 10 (14+) Entry (Middle School)
The admissions process for these years is the same as that for Year 7 and Year 8 except for the dates of the registration deadlines, entrance assessments and offers being made.
For boarding applicants, the registration deadline is the end of September of the year before entry, and for day applicants, to be included in the first round of results, it is the end of October of the year before entry.
UK applicants will take the entrance assessments in November of the year before entry, and overseas applicants will take them in October of the year before entry.
Offers will be made in December, two months earlier than offers for Year 7 and Year 8 entry.
Badminton School: Scholarships and Bursaries
The following scholarships are available for Year 7 entry:
- Academic
- Music
- All-rounder
- Drama
The following scholarships are available for Year 9 entry:
- Academic
- Art
- Music
- Drama
- Sport
Girls can only apply for one scholarship unless they are applying for an Academic scholarship, in which case they can apply for two. However, only one scholarship can be awarded.
Scholars are expected to be excellent role models and to participate fully in school life, particularly in their chosen area of expertise.
Scholarships carry a small fee discount.
For detailed information about scholarships, please click here.
Bursaries are means-tested awards worth 10% to 100% of the school’s fees. If you apply for a bursary, you will need to provide details about your income and assets. Only a limited number of bursaries are available, so Badminton School recommends that you talk to the Bursar before starting the admissions process. These awards are for UK-based external candidates.
Badminton School: School Details and CAT4 Information
School address: Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3BA
County: Bristol
Admissions info: [email protected] or +44 (0) 117 9055
School type: Independent day and boarding school for girls
Open Mornings: September, February and May
Entrance assessments for Years 7-10: Online CAT4, maths paper, English paper and interview
The CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) is an online test that is produced by GL Assessment. The level of the test your daughter will take depends on the year she is in when she takes the test:
- If she is in Year 6 (11+ entry), she will take Level C.
- If she is in Year 7 (12+ entry), she will take Level D.
- If she is in Year 8 (13+ entry), she will take Level E.
- If she is in Year 9 (14+ entry), she will take Level F.
How your daughter performs in the CAT4 will help Badminton School decide whether to offer her a place. If she is offered a place, her results will enable the school to monitor her progress. Additionally, the school will understand your daughter’s strengths and weaknesses, allowing a personalised approach to her education.
Badminton School: CAT4 Format
The CAT4 consists of multiple-choice questions that cover Verbal reasoning, Non-Verbal reasoning, Quantitative reasoning and Spatial reasoning.
- The Verbal reasoning questions assess your child’s ability to solve problems using words.
- The Non-Verbal reasoning questions assess your child’s ability to solve problems by analysing visual information.
- The Quantitative reasoning questions assess your child’s ability to solve problems using numbers.
- The Spatial reasoning questions assess your child’s ability to understand how objects can move in a three-dimensional world.
Preparing for the Badminton School CAT4
Preparing for the CAT4 will put your daughter in a strong position to do well on the day. We have produced highly accurate CAT4 Practice Tests, meaning her preparation can be targeted and efficient. Working her way through our CAT4 Practice Tests will help her in the following ways:
- She will feel confident on the day because she will know what to expect in the CAT4.
- She will learn from any mistakes she makes in the Practice Tests, leading to fewer errors being made in the actual test.
- She will get used to working under time pressure.
- She will improve across all the areas that will be tested in the CAT4.
Badminton School: CAT4 Practice Materials for 11 Plus, 12 Plus, 13 Plus and 14 Plus Entry
Our CAT4 practice tests and courses are highly accurate, ensuring that your child’s preparation is targeted and efficient. The following Level C-F resources are a relevant source of preparation materials for the Badminton School Years 7-10 Entry CAT4 exam:
Online Practice Tests, Skill Practice Resources & Video Courses
➢ Our highly rated CAT4 full practice tests are available to take online immediately after purchase. Each CAT4 practice test is marked automatically and can then be reviewed. Answers and explanations are provided for every question, as well as comparative ranking statistics on a per module basis.
➢ Our CAT4 skill practice tests each focus on one module that will come up in the CAT4 assessment. Therefore, if your child finds particular modules challenging, you can target them specifically, making a big improvement in a short amount of time.
➢ Our CAT4 online video courses cover each section of the CAT4 exam. Each course consists of a series of lessons and step-by-step explanations.
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Badminton School Years 9 & 10 CAT4 Practice Tests for Years 10 & 11 Entry
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The information provided about Badminton School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of possible future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
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