Badminton School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024
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Introduction
Badminton School is an independent day and boarding school for girls in Bristol, South West England. It is made up of a junior school and senior school, but it is not a ‘through’ school – junior school girls must achieve the required results in the entrance exam to gain a place in the senior school.
Badminton is not a particularly big school, with just over 300 girls in the senior school, of whom 60% are boarders. Class sizes are small, with no more than 18 pupils per class. It was founded in 1858 to provide girls with the same educational opportunities as their male counterparts and takes its name from Badminton House in Clifton, where it was first based. It moved to its present site in Westbury-on-Trym, a suburb of Bristol, in 1924.
From the very start, Badminton has been an international school, welcoming boarders whose parents lived abroad and offering a broad curriculum (including many subjects that were traditionally deemed unnecessary for girls). Its aim is to deliver teaching and learning in ways that are challenging and fun, with an emphasis on skills development to support independent learning. Thus, the school consistently achieves strong exam results.
Badminton alumni include the first female Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, award-winning actress Rosamund Pike, and philosopher and Booker Prize-winning author Iris Murdoch. [1]
Badminton School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024
Address: Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3BA
County: Bristol
Admissions info: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk or 0117 905 5271
School type: Girls’ independent day and boarding school
Open Day date: October, March and May
Exam date: January of Year 6
Exam type / Board: School’s own & CAT
Open Events for Badminton School 11 Plus (11+) Entry
Badminton School’s recommended process for applications starts with requesting a prospectus and arranging a visit to the school. Open Events are held in October, March and May, and places can be booked online, through this page. Individual visits can be arranged with the Admissions Team. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Badminton School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Entry to Year 7 at Badminton School is always oversubscribed and, therefore, competitive. Offers of places are made based on a reference from the candidate’s current school and her performance in the entrance exam and interview, conducted by a senior member of staff.
In the event that the school has to choose between two or more candidates, certain ‘preference factors’ will be taken into consideration, including whether the candidate:
- has a sister or close relative who is a current or former pupil at the school
- has any specific talents or aptitudes
- has visited the school
- has identified Badminton as her first choice of school.
If parents decide to apply for a place in Year 7 at Badminton for their daughter, they must complete the online registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee of £50 for day girls and £150 for boarders. The deadline for registration is in December of the year preceding entry.
The entrance exam takes place in January and results are sent out at the very beginning of February.
Badminton School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Academic, music, STEM, sports and all-round scholarships are awarded to successful applicants entering Year 7.
Academic awards include The Badock Scholarship and The Bartlett Scholarship and two Academic Exhibitions: The Murray Exhibition and The Rendall Exhibition. These are awarded on the basis of performance in academic assessments and can be applied for using an online form.
Music Scholarships are typically awarded to candidates who have achieved at least Grade 4 standard in their first instrument. The assessment process includes an interview and an audition.
All-Rounder Awards are offered as a recognition of the candidate’s achievements across a range of disciplines. Please click here to access the application form.
STEM Scholarships are awarded to girls with a particular aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects. The assessment process includes completing a practical STEM aptitude paper at the school’s premises.
Following an assessment of physical abilities, alongside generic and sports-specific skills, the school will award Sports Scholarships to successful candidates. In order for your daughter to be considered for this award, you should complete and submit a separate application form.
Means-tested bursaries are also available. They are reassessed annually and may vary in value, depending on changes in your financial circumstances. The size of your family and the level of your income and capital will be taken into consideration.
Bursaries are worth 10-50% of fees and can be coupled with a scholarship. More details are available in the Bursary Policy.
Badminton School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The 11+ entrance examination for Badminton School has three components:
- English written paper
- Mathematics written paper
- Online cognitive abilities test
The English paper examines comprehension and writing skills, whilst the maths paper tests problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills.
The cognitive abilities test is used by schools to assess pupils’ developed abilities and likely academic potential. It is a computer-based test that consists of different types of multiple-choice questions, which assess verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning skills.
How to Prepare for the Badminton 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 Badminton 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 tens 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.
Badminton 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 Badminton School English paper, 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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Mathematics
To prepare for the Badminton School 11+ maths 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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Online CAT Test
The following Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) online practice tests are highly recommended for successful preparation for the Badminton School 11+ CAT test. They help familiarise students with the various modules and question types that will come up in the CAT4 Level C, which is taken for Year 7 (11+) entry.
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 1
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 2
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 3
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 4
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 5
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
CAT4 – Level C – Figure Matrices
CAT4 – Level C – Figure Classification
Verbal Reasoning
CAT4 – Level C – Verbal Classification
CAT4 – Level C – Verbal Analogies
Quantitative Reasoning
CAT4 – Level C – Number Analogies
CAT4 – Level C – Number Series
Spatial Reasoning
CAT4 – Level C – Figure Analysis
CAT4 – Level C – Figure Recognition
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CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course
CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course
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Interviews
This interview 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 Badminton School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Badminton 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 Badminton 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
Click here to learn about Year 9 entry via the 13 Plus (13+) Exam
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