Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details
Bookmark this page? Pop your email into the box below to receive a link to this article so you can easily refer back to it later.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Aldenham School is an independent, co-ed school located between Elstree and the village of Aldenham in Hertfordshire. Established in 1597, it has a Prep School which was recently rated ‘excellent’ by the ISI in regard to the quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements. [1]
The Prep School curriculum covers English, maths, science, art, ICT, DT, MFL, geography, history, PSHE and drama. Maintaining a strong tradition in sports, Aldenham Prep actively encourages pupils’ participation in football, netball, hockey, cricket, swimming and athletics, as well as rugby, badminton and rounders.
Within the extra-curricular programme, children engage in a wide range of activities, including chess, cookery, gardening and ballet.
The school’s ethos is firmly grounded in the desire to provide a secure and well organised environment where children will be inspired to attain their academic potential.
Never disregarding the social, moral and spiritual dimensions of contemporary life, Aldenham Prep embraces diversity whilst promoting the values of consideration, courtesy, respect and commitment to hard work amongst students.
Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information
Address: Elstree WD6 3AJ
County: Hertfordshire
Admissions info: prepschool@aldenham.com or 01923 851664
School Type: Independent, co-educational day and boarding school
7+ Exam Date: January of Year 2
Open Events for Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Entry
The Aldenham Prep open events allow prospective families to experience the atmosphere on campus and meet current pupils and staff members. Personal tours can be arranged via the Admissions Office.
Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions
In order for your child to be considered for entry to the Prep School, you should submit a completed registration form and pay a non-refundable fee of £100. To start the registration process, please click here.
Entry is dependent upon performance in the formal 7+ assessments and the quality of a confidential report, obtained from your child’s current-school Headteacher.
If your child meets the school’s criteria, they will be offered a place. To secure it, you should complete an Acceptance Form and pay a deposit.
Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Bursaries and scholarships are only available for Senior School entry.
Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format
The Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:
- English
- Mathematics
The English assessment will examine comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and their oral skills.
The Maths exam assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including their knowledge of times tables.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment
To successfully prepare your child for the Aldenham Prep School 7+ exam, we recommend that you utilise resources that provide an insight into the types of questions that they could be asked in the actual exam. Our practice papers offer exactly that and much more.
Aside from reflecting the demands of the Aldenham Prep School 7+ exam, our practice tests will help you identify any weaker areas that require additional work, and thus enable you to adjust your child’s study schedule accordingly.
The majority of our 7+ resources are accompanied by detailed step-by-step video tutorials for every question. These are available for free with all purchases. It’s like having a world-class tutor explain each question to your child at no extra cost!
Our practice tests are used successfully every year by tens of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are age-appropriate, reflecting the demands of the actual exam.
Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.
Aldenham Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Practice Papers
If you are at the very beginning of your 7+ journey, you may wish to start with our range of 6+ resources. These cover the core Maths and English skills your child needs to develop but at a slightly easier level.
Our 6+ range will help your child develop confidence and a strong foundation before they progress further with the 7+ material listed below.
English
We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the Aldenham Prep 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:
Full Practice Tests
Comprehension Skills
7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1
7+ 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 Illustrated Guide to 7+ Comprehension
Writing Skills
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.
Mathematics
The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the Aldenham Prep entrance exam:
Full Practice Tests
Targeted Skill Development
Each of the following skill practice 7+ mathematics packs focuses on just one specific topic, covering all the possible variations your child may face on exam day:
7+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic
7+ Mathematics: Problem Solving
7+ Mathematics: Addition & Subtraction
7+ Mathematics: Multiplication & Division
7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value
Mathematics Guide
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
Listening
Aldenham Prep is keen to find students who can listen to instructions, process information and respond accurately. This pack will help develop these key skills:
Get 10% off orders over £70 and 20% off orders over £250. Use the code eppdiscount at checkout.
Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Aldenham Prep School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Aldenham 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 Aldenham Prep School:
Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam
Bookmark this page? Pop your email into the box below to receive a link to this article so you can easily refer back to it later.