Chestnut Grove Academy Year 6 Wandsworth Test: 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information

Introduction

Formed as Chestnut Grove School in 1986, Chestnut Grove Academy is a partially-selective secondary school in Balham, London. The school has academy status and was the first Arts College in the UK. Previous Ofsted reports have rated the school as ‘outstanding’. The school prides itself on being a vibrant place to learn, where students feel part of a community that promotes social responsibility.

How to Register for the Chestnut Grove Academy Year 6 Test

Before registering for a place at Chestnut Grove, students and parents are encouraged to visit the school during one of its Open Events, which are held throughout the academic year. For more information about these events, parents should contact the school’s Admissions Officer on 020 8772 2512, or at admissions@chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk.

All applicants to Chestnut Grove Academy need to take the Wandsworth Test (in addition to any aptitude tests) before completing the Common Application Form. This is to provide the school with an indication of each student’s current ability.

In order to apply to take the Wandsworth Test, parents should register their child via the Wandsworth Admissions website.

For more information on choosing a secondary school in Wandsworth, the local authority has a very useful booklet full of information about the admissions process for each school.

Chestnut Grove Academy Year 6 Oversubscription Criteria

There are approximately 180 Year 7 places available at Chestnut Grove, with 120 places allocated to students who perform well in the Wandsworth Test. In cases where there are more applicants to the school than there are available places, Chestnut Grove uses the following oversubscription criteria to determine allocation, giving priority to:

1. Looked After or previously Looked After children.
2. Students with social or medical needs (with supporting professional evidence).
3. Students who already have a brother or sister that attends the school.
4. Children of current staff.
5. Students who live closest to the school.
   
   

Chestnut Grove Academy Year 6 Test Pass Marks and Target Scores

Scores can’t be expressed in percentages as they are age-standardised to ensure fair admissions. The minimum and maximum standardised score for each test is 69 and 141, respectively.

Pupils who are able to score 75-85%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Chestnut Grove Academy Year 6 test.

Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Chestnut Grove Academy 11 Plus exam. Please click here to learn more.

Practice Exam Papers for the Chestnut Grove Academy Year 6 Test

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Our practice papers help students become familiar with the layout of this competitive entry exam. They also provide students with an idea of the types of verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions they can expect on the day of their test.

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Chestnut Grove Academy 11+ past papers. The information provided about Chestnut Grove Academy is 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 article.

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