St. Paul’s Juniors 11 plus (11+) Exam Information – Key Details
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Introduction
St. Paul’s Juniors is a dynamic school, enjoying a reputation for academic, sporting, musical and all-round excellence. Situated in Barnes on the edge of the River Thames, it boasts fine grounds and open spaces.
Boys joining at 11+ quickly settle into life at the Junior School, supported by their ‘buddies’ who act as friends and guides in the first few days and weeks. On the first weekend of the academic year the boys enjoy an activity and teambuilding trip that helps to develop new friendships and bind the year group together.
The headmistress, Maxine Shaw, joined the school in 2016 and has since impressed both current and prospective parents. A great number of parents whose children held multiple offers have told us that they chose St. Paul’s Juniors due to the headmistress’ attitude and approach.
St. Paul’s Juniors (SPJ) 11 plus (11+) exam for Year 7 entry
Entry Level Eleven Plus (11+) exam
School Name St. Paul’s Juniors (formerly Colet Court)
Description Boys; day school
Age range 7-13
Size 449
Fees £6,476.00 per term
Address St Paul’s School, Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9JT
Website http://www.stpaulsschool.org.uk/st-pauls-juniors
Email (general enquiries) reception@stpaulsschool.org.uk
Telephone (general enquiries) +44 (0)208 748 3461
Admissions admissions@stpaulsschool.org.uk
Admissions Process for St. Paul’s Juniors (SPJ) Eleven Plus (11+) for Year 7 entry
Approximately 30 boys are admitted at the 11+ entry point.
Open Days
An annual Open Morning takes place every September and provides an opportunity for parents and boys to meet the Head, staff and current pupils, and to get a flavour of daily life at St. Paul’s Juniors.
The Headmistress of St. Paul’s Juniors, will speak in the school hall several times during the morning and you will be able to meet and chat to other members of staff who will be able to answer your queries.
You must reserve your place if you would like to attend by emailing spjadmissions@stpaulsschool.org.uk providing your son’s name, date of birth and current school.
If you are unable to make the set Open Morning, please contact the school directly to arrange a small group visit.
Registration
Registration is online and you will be required to enter your son’s birth certificate number and upload an electronic copy of his birth certificate or passport and make an online payment for the £50 exam fee.
Key dates and deadlines, as well as the registration form can be found on the school’s website.
Entrance Exams
All Year 6 11+ candidates are required to take the ISEB Common Pretest online. Successful candidates are invited back to sit written examinations in English and Mathematics in the January of the year of entry.
Boys who perform well in the written tests are then invited back for a short interview. At the same time, parents also have the opportunity to meet with the Head of St. Paul’s Juniors.
Recommended Materials
Pretest practice:
ISEB Pretest
The pretest is a multiple-choice test that assess four subjects: Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. To successfully prepare for the pretest, we recommend the following tests:
ISEB Pretest Verbal Reasoning Course
ISEB Pretest Non-Verbal Reasoning Course
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English
English practice papers, ideal for St. Paul’s Junior School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:
Comprehension
11+ Complete Comprehension Guide
Writing
Mathematics
Maths practice papers, ideal for St. Paul’s Junior School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:
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Interviews
Boys who are successful in the written tests will be interviewed by the Head of the Junior School. These interviews take place during the week following the tests, enabling boys and their families to know the results within a week.
Bursaries
Bursaries are awarded on the basis of a means-test, requiring full details of income and capital resources. The school assesses the merits of each individual application in November of the year before entry and offers financial support as appropriate. Applicants for 11+ entry will be sent bursary forms following their ISEB online pre-tests in early December.
Bursaries are means-tested each year and may change as a family’s financial situation changes.
You should request a bursary application form after registration. (For entry to the Senior School, applications should be made in the September before the entrance examination, i.e. one year before your son would start at the school.)
Other Entry Points: 7+, 8+, 10+ deferred and 13+
Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in St. Paul’s Junior School 11+ past papers. The information provided about St. Paul’s Junior School was believed to be 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.
