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Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024 – First Year Admissions

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Introduction

 

Located in the heart of Abingdon, just south of Oxford, Abingdon School spans a 35-acre campus. This prestigious institution caters for boys aged 11-18, offering both boarding and day options. While the majority of the cohort are day students, boarding facilities are available for pupils from the Third Year (Year 9) onwards. [1]

 

Abingdon is one of Britain’s oldest schools. It moved to its current location in the 1870s, where the original red-brick buildings stand with all of their rich historic value. Previous years have seen significant investment in enhancing the facilities, including building the modern Yang Science Centre and Beech Court, the latter hosting a spacious Sixth Form centre, a library and an art department.

 

The school prides itself on its rigorous academic programme, offering a broad range of subject options. Complementing its academic offerings, Abingdon boasts an extensive extra-curricular provision with over 150 activities. These range from conventional sports and drama to pursuits like fencing and film-making. 

 

An impressive 81.4% of the recent GCSE grades achieved at the school were within the top 9-7 range, clearly demonstrating the effectiveness of Abingdon’s strategies and methodologies. This outstanding academic performance is further validated by the school’s recent ‘Excellent’ rating following an ISI inspection, highlighting its commitment to high-quality, holistic education.

 

Fun Fact: Abingdon maintains a close relationship with the nearby St Helen and St Katharine independent girls’ school. The two institutions regularly collaborate, especially in social events and drama productions. Additionally, some subjects in the Sixth Form are taught jointly, fostering a collaborative educational environment that helps produce fantastic academic and non-academic results. [2]

 

Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) Information 2024

 

Address: Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE

County: Oxfordshire

Admissions info: admissions@abingdon.org.uk or +44 (0)1235 849041

School type: Boys’ independent day and boarding school

Open events: Throughout the year

Exam date: January of Year 6

Exam type / Board: Online test and a written paper

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

 

Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) Open Days

 

Abingdon advises that you and your child explore its campus and get a feel for school life prior to registering for First Year (Year 7) entry. There are a number of opportunities to visit, from private appointments to Discover Abingdon events, the latter catering for parents only. Further details, including dates and booking forms, are available on this page. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) First Year Admissions

 

To register your son for entry to Abingdon, you must complete the online registration form. After completing the form, you will be automatically directed to the payment page, where you can pay the non-refundable registration fee of £150 using a debit or credit card.

 

Abingdon School is academically selective, and admission is based largely on performance in a competitive 11+ entrance exam, taking place in January of Year 6. Following success in the entrance exam, short-listed candidates are invited for an interview. Boys can bring an object of interest with them to discuss and will be encouraged to talk about their academic and non-academic preferences.

 

Please note that Abingdon School requests a reference from each applicant’s current Head, and only boys with a record of positive behaviour will be considered for a place. Offers are sent out around three weeks after the entrance exam, to be confirmed by the March deadline.

 

Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

At 11+, the school offers Academic and Music scholarships. Academic awards comprise:

 

⦾ John Roysse awards – these are awarded to pupils who perform exceptionally well in the entrance tests and interviews.

⦾ Griffen Awards – these recognise applicants’ all-round performance across assessments. 

⦾ Head’s Awards – these are awarded as a recognition of a particular strength or talent but don’t carry a fee remission. 

 

Music Scholarships are offered following an audition and interview. Potential scholars should ideally play two instruments and perform at Grade 5-6 standard in at least one of them.

 

Bursaries of up to 100% of the fees are available for day boys. They are means-tested and are not dependent on academic ability.

 

To start the application process for a bursary, you should indicate your interest on the registration form, after which you will be asked to complete a Bursary Application Form. Supporting documentation that provides insight into your financial circumstances must also be submitted. More details are available on this page.

 

Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format – First Year Admissions

 

The Abingdon 11+ entrance exam comprises the following assessments:

 

  • Online test
  • English descriptive writing  

In the online test, your child will come across the following sections:


⦾ Maths – this section assesses skills in topics like arithmetic and problem solving, and includes diagrams and/or charts.

 

⦾ English – this section evaluates reading comprehension, grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.

 

⦾ Verbal Reasoning – this section tests vocabulary and understanding of meaning in context.

 

⦾ Non-Verbal Reasoning – this section measures the ability to reason using shapes, space, diagrams and images.

 

⦾ Puzzles & Problem Solving – this section includes interactive puzzles accompanied by some questions that require typed answers, as well as multiple-choice questions.

 

⦾ Creative Comprehension – this section features multiple-choice questions based on various sources, like texts, maps, diagrams, timetables and charts.


The Descriptive Writing paper will assess punctuation, grammar and spelling skills, as well as imagination and creativity, and will last around 25 minutes.


Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Abingdon School 11+ examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

One of the best ways of preparing for a competitive entrance exam is to use practice tests. These help students to familiarise themselves with the format and question types they will encounter in the actual exam efficiently and effectively. They also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practise answering questions under time pressure.

 

Our resources, which are available for immediate use after purchase, offer excellent practice and preparation for the Abingdon School 11+ entrance exam. They cover all the key skills needed and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam and to help build confidence.

 

Our 11+ mock tests are thoroughly researched and up to date. They are designed to be age appropriate but challenging, to reflect the demands of a competitive entrance exam.

 

Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

 

Pupils who are able to score 70%+ consistently in our 11+ online practice tests should be on track to pass the Abingdon School 11+ online test.

 

Whilst there are no guarantees, this is a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Abingdon School 11+ online 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!

 

Abingdon School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests & Papers

 

Abingdon 11+ Full Practice Tests

 

Abingdon School use an online test as part of their 11+ entry process for Year 7. Our practice tests are specifically designed to familiarise your child with the online format, style and content of the new online test.

 

The types of questions, level of difficulty, instructions and layouts are all created to align with those of the real exam. Upon completion of these practice tests, your child will feel more confident and prepared for the actual assessment.

 

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Abingdon 11+ Skill Practice Tests

 

The following Skill Practice exercises focus on one module that will come up in the Abingdon School bespoke test, allowing you to target the specific exam sections that your child finds challenging:

 

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Abingdon 11+ Descriptive Writing

 

The following practice papers are highly recommended for successful preparation for the Abingdon School 11+ English paper. They will help improve your child’s writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and punctuation:

 

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Abingdon 11+ Interviews

 

This guide covers all the key concepts your child needs to be aware of for the 11+ interview:

 

11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide

 

 

Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Abingdon School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Abingdon 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 Abingdon 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 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam

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