Our Lady of Sion School: Entry Procedure for 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7
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Introduction
Our Lady of Sion School is an independent day school that caters for boys and girls aged 3-18. It was founded by the Sisters of Sion in 1862. Whilst rightly proud of its rich history, the school is also proud to be dynamic and forward-thinking.
Academically, Our Lady of Sion School is excellent. Students are encouraged to be independent learners who develop a lifelong love of learning. The broad curriculum in the Senior School covers traditional subjects, such as maths, history and science, as well as non-traditional elements, such as AI and digital media. Enthusiastic teachers and superb resources make lessons engaging, which helps pupils do well in public exams.
The extra-curricular programme at Our Lady of Sion School enables pupils to have fun, forge new friendships, enhance existing skills and discover new talents. Available clubs include Debating Club, Textiles Club, Dutch Garden Club, Cooking Club and STEM Club. In addition to this, the school gives pupils plenty of opportunities to showcase their musical, acting and dancing skills.
Impressively, Our Lady of Sion School has won an award for the way it promotes the mental health and well-being of its pupils. The school recognises that children need to feel safe, secure and happy to thrive. To this end, each pupil is valued and nurtured, and everyone is expected to embrace the motto of the school: Consideration Always.
Our Lady of Sion School: Admissions Process for 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7 Entry
It is advisable to visit Our Lady of Sion School before applying for a place so you can check that you feel the school is a good fit for your child. Open Days are held throughout the school year, giving you the chance to meet members of staff, listen to a presentation by the Head and explore the facilities. You can also arrange an individual tour and book your child on an Experience Day at the school. The Experience Day will allow your child to see what life at Sion is like.
If you decide the school is a good fit for your child, you should complete the admissions enquiry form as the starting point to registering for a place in Year 7. A non-refundable £50 registration fee will need to be paid when you register.
Your child will sit an entrance assessment (the CAT4), typically in January of Year 6; however, it is possible to sit the test at other times, so do contact the school to ask about this if you need to.
To be offered a place, your child will need to do well in the CAT4, perform well in a parent and candidate interview with the Head and have a glowing reference from their current school.
To accept a place, you will need to pay a £250 deposit. This is refunded when your child finishes their education at Our Lady of Sion School.
If more candidates meet the admissions criteria than there are places available, preference may be given to:
- Those who have a sibling at the school.
- Those who have a parent who went to the school.
- Those who have a parent who is a current member of staff.
- Those who are gifted in a particular area.
Please note that if a candidate needs to be at a school that offers outstanding pastoral care, they might not have to meet the admissions criteria to gain a place.
Our Lady of Sion School: Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships for pupils in Year 7 are subject specific and do not hold any monetary value. Being awarded a scholarship is a huge honour, and scholars are expected to be excellent role models. There is no need to apply for a scholarship because the Heads of Faculties and the Deputy Headteacher decide who will be nominated at the beginning of the Spring term. Scholarships are reviewed annually. For more details, please click here.
A limited number of bursaries (means-tested, monetary awards) are available to families who are unable to afford the school’s fees. If you need financial support for your child to attend Our Lady of Sion School, you should indicate this on the registration form. Bursaries are reviewed annually and require you to provide evidence regarding your financial situation.
Our Lady of Sion School: School Details and CAT4 Information
Senior School address: Gratwicke Road, Worthing, BN11 4BL
County: West Sussex
Admissions info: [email protected] or 01903 228638
School type: Independent co-educational day school
Open Days: Throughout the school year
Entrance assessment for Year 7: Online CAT4 and interview
The CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) is an online test that is produced by GL Assessment. Your child will be in Year 6 when they take the test for Year 7 entry, meaning they will sit Level C of the test.
How your child performs in the CAT4 will help Our Lady of Sion School decide whether to offer them a place. If they are offered a place, it will also help the school to track your child’s progress over the course of Year 7. In addition to this, the school will understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses, enabling a personalised approach to your child’s education.
Our Lady of Sion 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 Our Lady of Sion School CAT4
At Pretest Plus, we believe that preparing for a competitive entrance assessment will put your child in a good position to do well and perform to the best of their ability.
Working their way through our CAT4 practice tests will help your child be prepared for the CAT4 in the following ways:
- They will know what to expect on the day. This should make them less nervous, leading to a stronger performance.
- They will get better and better at working quickly and accurately, meaning the time constraints of the actual test will feel less challenging than otherwise might have been the case.
- Using the answers and explanations provided, your child can work out where they went wrong and why. This means they will learn from their mistakes and can avoid repeating them in the actual test.
- They will be able to identify any areas they find difficult and be able to focus on these areas until they feel confident about them.
Our Lady of Sion School: CAT4 Practice Materials
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Our Lady of Sion School: CAT4 Level C Skill Practice Tests
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Our Lady of Sion School: CAT4 Video Courses
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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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