Gateways School: Entry Procedure for 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7/Upper 3
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Introduction
Gateways School is an independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2-18. It was founded in 1941 in a converted house in Alwoodley in Leeds. The founders, Miss Simpson and Miss Cox, opened it to educate local children so their parents didn’t have to send them away during wartime. In 1947, with the school growing, it moved to the Harewood Estate. Since then, it has continued to expand.
The High School is for pupils aged 11-16. Small class sizes mean pupils get plenty of attention, making the teaching extremely effective. In Years 7-9, the curriculum is broad and balanced and includes traditional subjects, such as English, maths and chemistry, as well as non-traditional subjects, such as textiles, drama and PSHE.
The extra-curricular provision at Gateways is superb. Pupils are encouraged to make the most of the activities on offer, which include hockey, karate, choir and chess. They are also taught to be compassionate, responsible citizens through the Community Outreach Programme, supporting a variety of charities.
Pastoral care at Gateways is taken very seriously, with the school recognising that children need to feel happy and safe to thrive academically and personally. Tutors form strong relationships with their pupils, enabling them to offer appropriate support and guidance. Additionally, the school has a counsellor who can help pupils develop strategies to navigate their way through any difficulties they may experience.
Gateways School: Admissions Process for 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7/Upper 3 Entry
Gateways recommends that you arrange a personal visit to the school before registering your child for a place. Visiting will enable you to learn more about the school and meet the Head of the High School. Alternatively, you can attend the Open Day, typically held in October.
If you decide Gateways is the right school for your child, you should fill out the online registration form, pay the £75 registration fee and send a copy of your child’s latest school report. The deadline is in December of Year 6, although you are advised to register early.
In January of Year 6, your child will attend an Entrance & Scholarship Assessment Day at Gateways. They will sit a bespoke online test that covers English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
Gateways will normally send out offers the day after the Assessment Day. If your child receives an offer, you should respond quickly, as places are secured on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to pay a non-refundable £500 commitment fee.
Gateways School: 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7 (Upper 3) Scholarships and Bursaries
For Year 7 entry, Gateways School offers the following types of scholarships:
- Academic
- Arts
- Sports
They can be worth up to 25% of the school’s fees, and candidates can apply for more than one. Academic scholarships will be awarded based on how candidates perform in the bespoke online test. The other scholarships are assessed separately on Assessment Day.
Bursaries are means-tested awards designed to help families who are going through financial difficulties. Pupils can receive both a scholarship and a bursary.
Please note that only a limited number of scholarships and bursaries are available. For more information, you should contact the admissions team (contact details are below).
Gateways School: School Details and Bespoke Online Test Information
Address: Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LE
County: West Yorkshire
Admissions info: [email protected] or 0113 288 6345
School type: Independent co-educational day school
Open Day: October
Registration deadline for entry to Year 7: In December of Year 6
Entrance exam: Bespoke online test
The bespoke online test comprises the following areas:
- English – this will include a reading comprehension, testing your child’s ability to understand what they read.
- Mathematics – your child will face questions covering topics from the relevant national curriculum stage, such as statistics and geometry. Their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills will also be assessed.
- Verbal reasoning – tests reasoning and logic using words.
- Non-verbal reasoning – uses shapes, pictures and diagrams to assess logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Gateways will look at your child’s results in the test to determine where your child’s strengths and weaknesses lie. This information is then used to tailor the teaching at Gateways to ensure your child’s needs are met.
Preparing for the Gateways School 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7 (Upper 3) Bespoke Online Test
Preparing for the online test will help to reduce any anxiety your child has about the Entrance & Scholarship Assessment Day at Gateways, meaning they can relax and enjoy the day more.
Furthermore, if they hope to be offered an Academic scholarship, they must do well in the test. Our Practice Tests have been carefully produced to closely resemble the actual test. Therefore, if your child works through our Practice Tests, they will gain valuable experience answering the types of questions that will come up on the day. They can learn from their mistakes, get used to the format and practise moving between online questions and written workings. This targeted revision will put them in a strong position to perform well in the real exam.
Gateways School: 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7 (Upper 3) Bespoke Online Test Practice Materials
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These full mock tests are designed to provide your child with highly accurate practice ahead of Gateways School’s bespoke online assessment. Each practice test replicates the modules, timings and question types used in the actual exam.
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The information in this post 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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