Twyford Church of England High School 11 Plus (11+) Entry – Banding Test – CAT4 Exam Information
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Introduction
Twyford Church of England High School, commonly referred to as Twyford C of E High School, is a co-ed academy school in Acton, west London. Established in 1954, it occupies a beautiful Baroque country villa and boasts an ‘Outstanding’ rating by OFSTED. [1]
Fostering high academic standards, Twyford High provides a relevant curriculum that features everything from music and computing to DT and social sciences. Learning takes place within a supportive environment, underpinned by staff’s active efforts to cater for pupils of various abilities.
The rich range of spacious facilities complements the broad offering. The school has its own Performance Centre and Learning Resource Centre (including a library area), as well as a large hall for sports such as badminton, basketball, volleyball and trampolining. [2]
Pastorally, Twyford High provides the ideal conditions for emotional and social development. Staff are in permanent communication with parents, ensuring that the cohort benefits from comprehensive care that involves as many aspects as possible.
The ethos is deeply rooted in Christian values, creating a nurturing environment that fosters a strong sense of respect, kindness and empathy among students and shapes the culture and interactions between them. According to most recent data, 97% of leavers stayed in education or went into employment after Year 11, testifying to the school’s well-coordinated educational provision and exceptional standards of attainment.
Twyford Church of England High School 11+ Admissions Information
Open Evenings at Twyford C of E High School are held in autumn, allowing prospective families to visit the campus and discover everything on offer through guided tours and informal meetings with staff. There will also be an address from the Head, during which you will hear more about the school’s rich history and tradition.
All 11+ applicants must be registered for entry to the school using the local authority’s Common Application Form. Twyford’s admissions number is 190, out of which:
- 150 are designated as Foundation (Christian) places
- 21 are designated as World Faith places
- 19 are designated as Music places.
On the basis of the above categories, parents will be asked to complete the relevant Supplementary Information Form.
In the case of oversubscription, the school will give priority to Statemented children, followed by Looked After and Previously Looked After Children. For more details about the school’s admissions process, please consult their admissions policy, which can be accessed via this page.
Twyford Church of England High School 11+ Banding Test Information
Address: Twyford Crescent, Acton W3 9PP
County: Greater London
Admissions info: [email protected] or 020 8752 0141
School type: Co-ed academy school
Open day: In the Autumn Term
11+ Exam board: CAT4
As part of the assessment process for Year 7 entry, your child will be asked to complete a banding test called CAT4.
Based on performance in this test, schools can judge pupils’ progress over the academic year and hence decide on their setting and streaming (according to ability).
This assessment is an effective way for schools to understand pupils’ strengths and weaknesses and to personalise learning and adapt teaching.
Twyford Church of England High School 11+ Banding Test Format
The CAT4 assessment will cover Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.
- The Verbal Reasoning section examines problem-solving skills using words.
- The Non-Verbal Reasoning section covers problem-solving using shapes and patterns, rather than words.
- The Spatial Reasoning section assesses your child’s ability to identify shapes and how they change.
- The Quantitative Reasoning section tests their ability to solve problems using numbers.
To gain further insight into the CAT4 assessment, its purpose and structure, please click here.
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The information in this post was correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of 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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