Woldingham School 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7 Entry and Deferred 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Entry
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Introduction
Woldingham School is an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18. It has an enviable location, set within the stunning countryside of Surrey and near Central London. The school has impressive facilities, including the Millennium Centre, which has, amongst other things, an orchestra pit and rehearsal rooms; a fitness studio; a science block with nine laboratories; and a chapel that is used regularly for services.
Excellent teaching at Woldingham School ensures that pupils do well academically, often achieving grades higher than those predicted based on their achievements before joining the school. Recently, a staggering 66% of GCSE grades were in the 9-7 range.
The co-curricular programme at Woldingham School offers something for everyone, with more than 100 clubs and activities available. Girls can enhance their existing talents and try something new. Examples of available pursuits include archery, mindfulness, cookery, ballet, and knitting. Pupils are encouraged to embrace life beyond the classroom to ensure they develop holistically.
Student wellbeing is the top priority at Woldingham School. All girls are treated with respect and valued as individuals, and if they are experiencing any difficulties, they will receive the support they need. Teaching and pastoral staff are always on hand to listen and offer guidance. There are also counselling teams at the school, whose expertise is invaluable.
Woldingham School: Admissions Process for 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7 Entry and Deferred 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Entry
The best way to start the admissions process is by visiting Woldingham School. This will allow you to view the facilities and find out more about the school’s ethos. Saturday Open Mornings are usually held twice a year (May and September), and Weekday Open Mornings, which are smaller events, are held in the spring and summer terms. You can also arrange a personal visit.
Should you decide Woldingham School is the right senior school for your daughter, you need to fill out the online registration form and pay the £150 registration fee before the end of September of Year 6 for 11+ entry or for deferred 13+ entry.
Your daughter will then be invited to the Assessment Day at Woldingham School, which will be in early November of Year 6. On Assessment Day, she will complete a creative writing task, have an interview and sit the ISEB Common Pre-test (if she is not sitting it at her current school).
Woldingham School will also review a reference from your daughter’s current school as part of the admissions process.
In December of Year 6, you will find out if your daughter has been offered a place. If she has, you will need to accept it by the deadline in March by filling out and submitting the acceptance form and paying the acceptance deposit.
Offers made to candidates applying for Year 7 entry are unconditional.
Offers made to candidates applying for 13+ deferred entry are conditional upon pupils continuing to make good progress at their current school. Successful 13+ deferred entry candidates will also need to sit Woldingham School’s 13+ assessments in Year 8. These assessments are for setting purposes and to decide who should be awarded an academic scholarship.
Unsuccessful candidates for deferred 13+ entry are welcome to apply for Year 9 entry via the standard route when they are in Year 8.
Woldingham School: Scholarships and Bursaries
For 11+ and 13+ entry, the following scholarships are available:
- Academic
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Sport
For 11+ entry, there is also a ‘Local Girl’ Scholarship. This is a means-tested award that is given to a pupil who attends a maintained primary school locally.
Bursaries are typically awarded to girls starting Woldingham School in Year 7. They are means-tested awards and designed to give girls who would flourish at Woldingham School, but whose families are unable to afford the fees, the opportunity to make the most of all the school has to offer. Bursaries can cover up to 100% of day fees. If you apply for a bursary, your financial situation will be thoroughly assessed.
For more information about scholarships and bursaries, please click here.
Woldingham School: School Details and ISEB Common Pre-Test Information
School address: Marden Park, Woldingham, CR3 7YA
County: Surrey
Admissions info: [email protected] or +44 (0) 1883 654206
School type: Independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls
Saturday and Weekday Open Mornings: Various dates across the school year
Entrance assessments for Year 7 entry and deferred Year 9 entry: ISEB Common Pre-test, creative writing task and interview
If you apply for a place in Year 7 for your daughter or deferred entry for Year 9, your child will be asked to complete an online assessment called the ISEB Common Pre-test, which assesses skills in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The test provides a universal and standardised measure of attainment, ability and potential.
You will need to register your child for the ISEB Common Pre-test on the official ISEB website.
Should your daughter be unable to take the ISEB Common Pre-test at her current school, she can take it at Woldingham School.
Woldingham School: 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7 and Deferred 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Entry ISEB Common Pre-Test Exam Format
The ISEB Common Pre-test assessment comprises the following areas:
- English – evaluates reading comprehension and grammar (using cloze sentences, shuffled sentences and SPaG question types).
- Mathematics – measures mathematical ability relative to the national curriculum stage.
- Verbal Reasoning – tests thinking and the ability to solve problems using words.
- Non-Verbal Reasoning – assesses thinking with shapes, space, diagrams and pictures.
In total, the four parts of the ISEB Common Pre-test take 2 hours and 15 minutes to administer and complete. There is no audio component to any of the tests.
Preparing for the Woldingham School ISEB Common Pre-Test for 11 Plus (11+)/Year 7 Entry and Deferred 13 Plus (13+)/Year 9 Entry
Preparing for competitive entrance tests is key to performing well on the day. We recommend that your daughter starts her preparation for the ISEB Common Pre-test well in advance of her test date. This will mean she can study little and often so study sessions never feel like an onerous chore.
Here at Pretest Plus, we have thoroughly researched the ISEB Common Pre-test and produced highly accurate Practice Tests. Our Practice Tests are a fantastic resource for your daughter to use for her preparation for the ISEB Common Pre-test for the following reasons:
- She will get used to the online format and become adept at moving between an online test and written workings.
- She will get plenty of practice answering the types of questions that will come up in the actual test, meaning there will be no surprises on the day that might negatively impact her performance.
- She will become familiar with the timings of the ISEB Common Pre-test, so she will know the speed she needs to work at when she sits the test.
- She will learn from any mistakes she makes in the Practice Tests, which should lead to fewer mistakes being made in the actual test.
- She can identify any weak areas and work on them so that she is strong across the board before sitting the real ISEB Common Pre-test.
Woldingham School: ISEB Common Pre-Test Practice Materials
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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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