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Introduction
North London Grammar School (NLGS) is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 7-18, with boarding available for boys only from Year 7. The school benefits from being in the cosmopolitan city of London and welcomes pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds. Being a not-for-profit school, the fees are low, making NLGS a viable option for more families. Please note that pupils aged 16-18 are international students who complete a University Foundation Programme, not A Level students.
The academic curriculum at NLGS is broad, and small class sizes mean teachers get to know their pupils well. Appropriately challenging work is given to stretch more able students, and less able pupils are given additional support. Regular testing means staff can quickly identify any topics that need to be revisited to plug gaps in knowledge and correct any misconceptions.
In the Junior School (Years 3-6), before and after-school care is available. Breakfast is provided before school, and various activities and snacks are provided after school. For working parents and carers, this can be invaluable.
Pastoral care is excellent at NLGS. Mentors work with pupils who need extra support for a variety of reasons, such as emotional difficulties, bereavement and low self-esteem. School community members are expected to treat each other with kindness and respect, creating a happy environment where pupils can thrive.
If you are interested in your child starting at NLGS in Year 3, please read on to learn about the admissions process.
North London Grammar School: Contact Details and Admissions Process for 7 Plus (7+)/Year 3
Address: 110 Colindeep Lane, NW9 6HB
County: Greater London
Admissions info: admissions@northlondongrammar.com or 0208 205 0052
School type: Co-educational independent school, with boarding for boys only from Year 7
Entrance exams: CAT4, maths and English tests (and interviews for selected candidates)Exam dates: Throughout the year
Contacting NLGS to indicate your interest is a good place to start. They can answer any questions you have and arrange for you to look around the school.
If you feel your child would thrive at NLGS, you should book an entrance test via the school website, for which there is a £90 fee. Bookings are taken throughout the school year.
For entry to Year 3, your child will take the CAT4 and a paper-based maths and English test. If they do well in the assessments, you will be contacted by NLGS to arrange for your child to be interviewed. A registration fee will be required at this stage, which is £330 for UK applicants and £600 for overseas applicants. A successful interview and glowing report from your child’s current school will lead to the offer of a place.
To accept an offer, you must pay a £1,375 deposit and complete all the necessary paperwork. The place is secured once you have paid the first term or year’s fees.
North London Grammar School: 7 Plus (7+)/Year 3 Entrance Exam Information
The entrance exam for Year 3 comprises the following:
CAT4
The CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) covers four areas:
- Verbal reasoning questions assess your child’s ability to solve problems that use words.
- Quantitative reasoning questions assess your child’s ability to solve problems that use numbers.
- Non-verbal reasoning questions assess your child’s ability to solve problems by analysing visual information.
- Spatial reasoning questions assess your child’s ability to solve problems that use shapes and space.
You can expect your child to take Level X of the CAT4, as this is the level recommended for Year 3 entry.
Maths Paper
The maths paper will be appropriate for your child’s age when they sit the entrance exam. It is likely to have questions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement and shapes.
English Paper
The English paper will also be suitable for your child’s age when they sit the entrance exam. It is likely to assess your child’s reading ability using a comprehension task. It will also likely test their writing skills using a creative writing task.
Please do not worry about the entrance exam; there is plenty you can do to help ensure your child is fully prepared.
Preparing for the Year 3 Entrance Exam to North London Grammar School
We have the following top tips:
- Encourage your child to read and read with them.
Reading will help expand your child’s vocabulary, which will be helpful for the verbal reasoning questions in the CAT4 and the English paper. Also, strong reading skills are crucial for success in all your child’s educational endeavours. They could even talk about a book they have enjoyed in their interview.
- Ensure your child spends time on activities they enjoy.
Leading a balanced life focused not solely on education is good for your child’s mental health. They need time to relax, have fun and engage in enjoyable activities.
- Go through your child’s schoolwork with them.
Understanding the topics they have covered at school is vital for them to shine in the entrance exam. Keep revision sessions short, as young children can only concentrate for around 20 minutes at a time.
- Ensure your child eats healthily and gets plenty of sleep and exercise.
A healthy diet, sufficient sleep and plenty of exercise will help your child’s cognitive development and promote good mental health.
- Praise your child for their achievements.
Please praise your child for their successes to create a positive environment that will keep them motivated. Promote a growth mindset, which is the belief that skills can be improved with time and effort.
- Use targeted resources and practice tests.
Using targeted resources and practice tests to familiarise your child with what to expect in the entrance exam will reduce nerves and build confidence. Practice tests will get your child used to working under time pressure and familiarise them with the types of questions they must answer. Gaps in their knowledge and their weaker areas can be identified, too. Study sessions can then focus on rectifying any issues.
Please look at the resources we recommend below.
North London Grammar School: 7 Plus (7+)/Year 3 Entrance Exam Practice Materials
CAT4 Practice Tests
The following practice tests are specifically designed for CAT4 Level X, which is taken in Year 2 for 7+ entry. Each module is marked automatically and is then available for review with answers and explanations provided for every question. We also provide comparative ranking statistics on a per module basis so you can quickly identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 1
CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 2
CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 3
CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 4
CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 5
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Mathematics
The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the North London Grammar School entrance exam:
This guide covers the full 7+ maths syllabus step-by-step, teaching your child everything they need to know in a fun and interactive manner.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Mathematics
English
We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the North London Grammar School 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:
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 Illustrated Guide to 7+ Comprehension
Writing Guide
Starting from the foundational basics, this guide works its way through all the key skills your child needs to develop to become an excellent writer within the framework of what’s expected at the 7+ level.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Writing
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.
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.
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Please do contact us if you have any questions about our resources. We will do our best to help you. We want to take this opportunity to wish your child all the best in their entrance exam and at junior school.
The information provided about North London Grammar School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware there may be future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you need clarification on anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of the CAT4 or the North London Grammar School’s English and maths papers or any other test publisher.
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Louise Lang
Director of Learning
