St Edward’s School, Oxford: 13 Plus (13+) – Year 9 – Shell Entry Information
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Introduction
St Edward’s School in Oxford (Teddies) is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 13-18. It was founded in 1863 by the Reverend Thomas Chamberlain to educate the sons of middle-class clergy. Since then, the school has moved premises, expanded and opened its doors to female students.
The Shell (Year 9) curriculum is designed to be broad and challenging. Pupils study over ten core subjects and five optional subjects, helping them find out where their strengths and interests lie before making their GCSE choices. Committed teachers and hard-working pupils mean St Edward’s School consistently achieves great results in public exams.
Pupils are encouraged to make the most of the co-curricular programme at Teddies. Activities on offer include chess, rowing, bee-keeping and golf. Getting involved means pupils can learn new skills, enhance existing skills and forge new friendships.
Pastoral care at Teddies is impressive. Tutors are responsible for only about six to ten pupils each, allowing them to get to know their students very well and provide tailored support and guidance. Additionally, pupils have access to the school psychologist, school counsellor and school chaplain, and if they prefer to speak with a peer, trained Sixth Form Peer Listeners are also available.
St Edward’s School, Oxford: Admissions Process for 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 (Shell) Entry
Small Open Mornings are held most Saturday mornings during term time, and main Open Mornings are held in May. At these events, you will be taken on a pupil-led tour of the school, hear from the Warden and be able to ask any questions you have. It is also possible to book an individual visit by emailing the admissions team. The school recommends you visit when your child is in Year 4 or 5.
The next step is to register your child using the online form. You will need to pay a £200 non-refundable registration fee.
You will then follow one of two routes:
Route One:
Your child will sit the ISEB Common Pre-test in October or November of Year 6.
Candidates who do well in the ISEB Common Pre-test and have a strong reference from their current school will then progress to the second stage of the admissions process. This involves taking part in activities and being interviewed in January or February of Year 6.
Successful candidates will receive an unconditional offer in early March of Year 6. If your child is offered a place and you accept it, you will need to pay a £2,000 acceptance deposit. £1,200 will be refunded when your child finishes their education at Teddies.
Note: A small group of candidates (later applicants) will follow this same process in Year 7 instead of Year 6.
Route Two:
Alternatively, if your child does not sit the ISEB Pre-test in Year 6 or 7, they will sit the CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) in November of Year 8 and take English and maths papers written by St Edward’s School.
Candidates who do well in the CAT4 and the papers will be interviewed.
Offers will be made in early December of Year 8, with a £2,000 acceptance deposit required to confirm a place (£1,200 of which is refundable).
St Edward’s School, Oxford: Scholarships and Bursaries
At 13+ entry, the school offers the following:
- Academic scholarships and exhibitions
- Music scholarships and exhibitions
- Sports awards
- Arts awards (art, dance, drama and DT)
Scholarships carry a fee remission of 5% per year, and exhibitions and awards carry a fee remission of 2.5% per year.
Bursaries are means-tested awards designed to enable students to benefit from an education at St Edward’s whose families cannot afford the fees. They are worth up to 100% of the school’s fees and are only available to candidates who reside in the UK. A limited number will be awarded, with the level of the award being dependent on a family’s financial circumstances. The school is looking for applicants who are strong academically, will make the most of the co-curricular programme and will make a positive contribution to school life.
St Edward’s School: 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 (Shell) School Details, ISEB Common Pre-Test and CAT4 Information
Address: Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN
County: Oxfordshire
Admissions info: [email protected] or 01865 319200
School type: Independent co-educational day and boarding school
Open Mornings: Throughout the year
Entrance exams: ISEB Common Pre-test, activities and interview in Year 6 or 7 or CAT4, English paper, maths paper and interview in Year 8
The ISEB Common Pre-Test (Route One)
This 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 figures and diagrams to assess logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
In total, the four parts of the ISEB Pre-test take 2 hours and 15 minutes to administer and complete. There is no audio component to any of the tests.
You will need to register your child for the test on the official ISEB website.
For Year 9 entry to St Edward’s, your child will sit the test in Year 6 or 7.
The CAT4 (Route Two)
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.
For Year 9 entry to St Edward’s, your child will sit the test in Year 8, meaning they take Level E of the CAT4.
Preparing for the St Edward’s School 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 (Shell) ISEB Common Pre-Test or CAT 4, Level E
Whether your child will take the ISEB Common Pre-test for entry to Year 9 at Teddies or the CAT4, preparation is key to success. It can be hard to know where to start though, which is where we come in. We have, after extensive research, produced resources to help your child thoroughly prepare for the ISEB Common Pre-test or the CAT4. Working their way through the relevant resources will help your child in the following ways:
- They will become familiar with what to expect in their online entrance exam, meaning they can feel calm and confident in the lead-up to the actual test.
- They will improve across all the areas that will be tested, meaning they should achieve a high score when it counts.
- Feeling prepared will help them have a positive mindset, which is crucial for success.
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