Pangbourne College: Entry Procedure for 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9
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Introduction
Pangbourne College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 11-18. It was established in 1917 to train boys to become officers in the Merchant Navy and was originally called ‘The Nautical College, Pangbourne’. In 1969, it became ‘Pangbourne College’ and moved its focus to academic subjects. In 1996, it became co-educational.
Small class sizes, superb teaching and excellent resources mean pupils can reach their full academic potential. The most able pupils are appropriately challenged through the school’s High Potential Achiever Programme, and any struggling pupil receives additional learning support.
Students can get involved in various pursuits outside the classroom, including the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (DofE). There are also many creative and sporting activities on offer. Additionally, a variety of trips are arranged to enhance pupils’ educational experiences such as the Music Department’s Italian tour, where students meet with local musicians and perform to the public.
The wellbeing of all students is of extreme importance to Pangbourne College. The Peer Mentoring Programme means older pupils receive the necessary training to support younger pupils experiencing difficulties. Pupils can also have professional counselling if necessary. Importantly, pupils are also taught strategies to help them maintain positive mental health.
Pangbourne College: Admissions Process for 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Entry
Visiting Pangbourne College is the best way to start the admissions process. You can attend an Open Morning, which will enable you to view the facilities, hear from the Head, meet staff and current pupils, chat with the admissions team and join in some fun activities. You can also arrange to attend a Head’s Introduction to Pangbourne or book a personal visit.
If you feel that Pangbourne College is the right school for your child, you should fill out the registration form. For Year 9 entry, the deadline is the end of October of Year 6, although the school recommends that you register your child while they are in Year 5. You will also need to pay a non-refundable registration fee (£100 for UK applicants and £150 for international applicants).
In the Autumn term of Year 6, Prep School candidates will sit the ISEB Common Pre-test at their current school. Your child will also be invited to an Assessment Day at Pangbourne College, typically held in January of Year 6. This will involve team activities, allowing staff to assess your child’s social skills and see if they think your child will flourish at the school.
Please note that reports and a reference from your child’s current school will also be reviewed as part of the admissions process.
Unconditional offers will be made in March of Year 6. You need to formally accept an offer and pay a deposit to secure your child’s place by the May deadline in Year 6.
Pangbourne College arranges events for successful candidates to attend with their families between accepting a place and starting Year 9.
Pangbourne College: 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Scholarships and Bursaries
The following scholarships are available for Year 9 entry:
- Academic
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
You need to apply in Year 8 for a scholarship. Only a limited number are available, and they will be awarded to applicants demonstrating a high level of ability in their chosen specialism. Scholars are expected to be positive role models and to contribute significantly to school life, particularly in their specialist area.
Bursaries are means-tested awards, typically only awarded to day pupils. They enable children to attend Pangbourne College whose families cannot afford the fees. Bursaries will be given to carefully selected candidates who are academically able and keen to make the most of the extra-curricular provision. Bursary applications need to be submitted by the end of September when your child is in Year 7.
Pangbourne College: 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 School Details and ISEB Common Pre-Test Information
Address: Reading, RG8 8LA
County: Berkshire
Admissions info: [email protected] or 0118 976 7415
School type: Independent co-educational day and boarding school
Open Mornings: March and October
Registration deadline for entry to Year 9: End of October of Year 6
Entrance exam: ISEB Common Pre-test
The ISEB Common Pre-test is an online test that comprises the following areas:
- English – evaluates reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Mathematics – tests a pupil’s knowledge of topics such as fractions, decimals, percentages and geometry, which are covered in the relevant National Curriculum stage.
- Verbal reasoning – tests reasoning and logic using words.
- Non-Verbal reasoning – uses visual information to assess logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The test uses multiple-choice questions and is age-standardised, meaning your child is not disadvantaged by their age when they sit the test.
You will need to register your child for the ISEB Pre-test on the ISEB website.
Preparing for the Pangbourne College 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 ISEB Common Pre-Test
At Pretest Plus, we believe that preparing for a competitive entrance test is crucial. For this reason, we have, after thorough research, produced ISEB Pre-test Practice Tests. Working their way through our ISEB Pre-test Practice Tests will help your child in the following ways:
- They will know what to expect on the day, which will reduce anxiety and result in a stronger performance.
- They can use the answers and explanations provided to learn from any mistakes they make, resulting in fewer mistakes being made in the actual test.
- They can get used to the online format and moving between the online questions and written workings.
- Their scores should improve as they work their way through the Practice Tests, which will help them believe they can do well. Self-belief is psychologically important when sitting a competitive entrance exam.
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