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8 Plus (8+) Exam – Brighton College Prep School – Key Admissions Details 2024

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Introduction

 

Founded in 1845 as the first Victorian public school in Sussex, Brighton College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school. It is a highly successful establishment, one of the best in the country, which regularly tops the league tables and whose junior department is equally thriving. [1]

 

Brighton College Preparatory School is a forward-looking setting, where academic achievement, independent thought and intellectual curiosity are strongly encouraged. The curriculum fully reflects this, boasting a rich range of disciplines that help children familiarise themselves with various social and scientific phenomena.

 

Successfully combining academic excellence with an array of co-curricular opportunities, Brighton Prep is fully committed to the individual needs and enthusiasm of each child. Over 100 clubs are on offer, allowing the cohort to engage in everything from robotics and chess to movie-making and Taekwondo, and therefore maximise their learning capacity while remaining respectful of the school’s progressive ethos. [2]

 

Brighton College Prep School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Information

 

Address: Walpole Lodge, Walpole, Road Brighton BN2 0EU

County: East Sussex

Admissions info: prepadmissions@brightoncollege.net or 01273 704343

School type: Independent co-educational school

Open days: Each term

8+ Exam date: January of Year 3

Pass mark: Aim for 70%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.

 

Brighton College Prep School 8 Plus (8+) Open Days

 

During one of the school’s Open Mornings, you and your family will have the opportunity to tour facilities and get a firsthand look at the education on offer at Brighton Prep. These events, which are hosted by the Head and other members of senior staff, provide an excellent opportunity to see the school in action. You can view its exact location on the map below:

 

 

Brighton College Prep School 8 Plus (8+) Admissions

 

All 8+ applicants should be registered with the school prior to the January examinations. The tests are standardised, assessing your child’s skills across a broad range of areas.

 

Offers are normally made by the end of the same month. Please note that places are secured with a payment of a deposit, refunded during your child’s last term at the school.

 

Brighton College Prep School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Format

 

All registered candidates will be invited to sit examinations in:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

The English assessment examines comprehension skills, including inference and grammar. The paper will be in the multiple-choice format.

 

The Maths exam, also in the multiple-choice format, assesses problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including your child’s knowledge of times tables.

 

The Verbal Reasoning test is designed to test and assess logical thinking, use of English language and vocabulary.

 

The Non-Verbal Reasoning test measures the ability to understand, interpret and problem-solve, testing logic and intelligence rather than knowledge.

 

Brighton College Prep School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

 

Pupils who are able to score 70%+ consistently in our 8+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Brighton 8+ assessment.

 

Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Brighton College Prep 8 plus exam.

 

Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice papers from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!

 

Brighton College Prep School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Note: Although some of the below recommendations are in standard format, not multiple-choice, they are still a relevant source of material for practice ahead of the Brighton College Prep School 8+ online tests. 

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the Brighton College Prep School 8+ English exam:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

8+ English Pack 4

8+ English Pack 5

 

Comprehension Skills

 

8+ Reading Workbook

8+ English: Comprehension Pack 2

8+ English: Inference Skills

8+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar

 

Comprehension Guide

 

This guide covers all the key comprehension question types in a clear, step-by-step manner so that both you and your child know exactly what to expect on exam day.

 

The Complete Guide to 8+ Comprehension

 

Mathematics

 

The following 8+ practice papers have proven to be ideal for Brighton College Prep School maths exam preparation:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

8+ Mathematics Pack 1

8+ Mathematics Pack 2

8+ Mathematics Pack 3

8+ Mathematics Pack 4

8+ Mathematics Pack 5

 

Targeted Skill Development

 

8+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic

8+ Mathematics: Problem Solving

 

Reasoning

 

The following packs will significantly boost your child’s (Verbal and Non-Verbal) Reasoning abilities ahead of the Brighton College Prep School 8+ exam:

 

8+ Reasoning Pack 1

8+ Reasoning Pack 2

8+ Reasoning Pack 3

8+ Reasoning Pack 4

8+ Reasoning Pack 5

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of Brighton College Prep School 8+ entrance exam:

 

8+ Listening Pack 1

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Brighton College Prep School 8+ past papers. The information provided about Brighton College Prep 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.

 

Other entry points for Brighton College Prep School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 1 entry via the 5 Plus (5+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 6 entry via the 10 Plus (10+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 9 entry via the 13 Plus (13+) Exam

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