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Introduction
Warwick School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 7–18. It consists of a Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, all of which sit on a 50-acre campus on the River Avon in the county town of Warwick.
It is one of the oldest schools in England, with a history that can be traced back to 914. It has occupied its current site since 1879 and, in 2019, King’s High School will also move onto this site, bringing all of the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation schools (Warwick School, Warwick Preparatory School and King’s High School) together.
Facilities include a sports pavilion and all-weather sports pitches, purpose-built buildings for Science, Mathematics and English and Warwick Hall, a £7.5 million state-of-the-art school hall.
Recently, 94% of GCSE grades awarded to Warwick School students were A*–B (9–6), with 78% being in the top A*–A (9–7) range. The school also has an excellent reputation for drama and music and is striving to build on this to become a national centre for the arts.
The most recent Educational Quality Inspection, carried out by the ISI, found the school to be ‘excellent’ in all areas relating to the quality of pupils’ achievements and personal development.
Warwick School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024
Address: Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP
County: Warwickshire
Admissions info: admissions@warwickschool.org or 01926 776414
School type: Boys’ independent day and boarding school
Number of pupils: 1250 (approx.)
Open Day date: Throughout Year
Exam date: November of Year 6
Exam type / Board: School’s own and CEM Select
Pass mark (Papers): Aim for 75%+ in our paper-based practice tests.
Pass mark (CEM Select): Aim for 60%+ in our online practice tests.
Warwick School 11 Plus (11+) Open Days
Warwick School hosts Open Mornings for prospective families who wish to visit the school. The events typically consist of guided tours of facilities and meetings with staff, allowing you and your child to learn first-hand about the Warwick School ethos. More details are available on this page. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Warwick School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Places at Warwick School are offered on the basis of reports from the current school and performance in entrance exams and interview. The entrance exam, which takes place in November, consists of papers and an online assessment.
If you decide to apply for a place at Warwick School on behalf of your son, you must complete an application form and return it to the admissions team along with a non-refundable registration fee of £75 and a copy of his birth certificate. The deadline for applications is in October of the year preceding entry.
All candidates are invited to an interview about two weeks after the entrance exam. For most this will be a general assessment interview with a senior member of staff. However, for those candidates who performed at an exceptionally high standard in the entrance exam, this may take the form of a scholarship interview.
Warwick School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Top performers in the entrance exam and interview will be considered for Governor (Academic) Scholarships, valued at up to 20% of fees. These awards don’t require separate applications.
Boys wishing to be considered for a Music Scholarship must possess exceptional musical ability. There are two types of Music awards:
- Instrumental Scholarships
- Choral Scholarships
The latter is awarded in association with The Collegiate Church of St. Mary. Just like Academic awards, recognitions for musical ability are valued at up to 20% of fees.
Bursaries are available. They include the CV34 Awards, which are covered by funds ring-fenced for local students who live within the CV34 postcode. Please note that if your joint income exceeds £40,000 after tax or you have substantial assets, it’s likely that you won’t qualify for the award. The Bursary Application form can be accessed through this page.
Warwick School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The 11+ entrance exam for Warwick School consists of the following tests:
- Mathematics (1 hour): arithmetic and problem solving
- English (1 hour): reading comprehension and essay writing
- CEM Select (1 hour): Verbal, Numerical and Non-Verbal Reasoning skills
The maths test is based on the National Curriculum for Years 5 and 6 and features a range of different question types that become progressively more challenging. Calculators are not allowed.
The English paper will include questions that test comprehension (including inference and empathy), vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
CEM Select is a computer-based exam and the questions are designed to assess ability and academic potential. The questions will include multiple-choice, drag and drop and complete the word formats.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Warwick School 11+ examination.
How to Prepare for the Warwick School 11 Plus (11+) Exam
One of the best ways of preparing for competitive entrance exams is to use practice papers. These help students to familiarise themselves with the format and question types they will encounter in the actual test in an efficient and effective manner. They also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practise working under time pressure.
Our practice papers, which are available for immediate download, print and use after purchase, offer excellent practice and preparation for the Warwick School entrance exam. They cover all the key skills and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam and to help build confidence.
Our 11+ practice papers are thoroughly researched and up to date. Every year, they are used successfully by hundreds of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are designed to be age appropriate but challenging, to reflect the demands of such an exam.
Warwick School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
Pupils who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our practice papers should be on track to pass the written sections of the Warwick School 11+ exam.
Warwick School also use the online CEM Select assessment. CEM Select is a unique test, which is highly time pressured. Students are not expected to answer all the questions. To learn more about how to approach this test, please click here. In terms of pass marks, 60%+ is considered an excellent score and 50%+ is considered a very good score.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Warwick School 11+ exam.
Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice tests from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!
Warwick School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers
NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write in their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.
English
To prepare for the Warwick School English examinations, we would highly recommend using the following practice papers, which will help to improve comprehension and writing skills, including spelling and vocabulary:
Comprehension
11+ Complete Comprehension Guide
Writing
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If you’d like to have your child’s writing assessed and marked, you may be interested in our Writing Marking Service. Please click here to learn more.
Mathematics
To prepare for the maths written paper, we would highly recommend using the following practice papers:
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
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CEM Select
The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the Warwick School CEM Select assessment:
Full Practice
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The following resources consist of focused tests that allow students to target specific question formats that appear in CEM Select:
Skill Practice: Verbal Ability
CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 1
CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 2
CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 1
CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 2
CEM Select – Shuffled Sentences
CEM Select – Letter Connections
CEM Select – Multiple Meanings
Skill Practice: Non-Verbal Ability
Skill Practice: Numerical Ability
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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 have been included in Warwick School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Warwick School 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.
Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Warwick School.
Other entry points for Warwick School:
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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Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning
