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Badminton School 13 Plus (13+) Entrance Exam Information

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Introduction

 

Badminton School is an independent boarding and day school for girls in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. Dating back to 1858, it performs consistently well in league tables and features a welcoming ethos with a global outlook. [1]

 

The wealth of the curriculum is complemented by staff’s efforts to ensure thorough and in-depth understanding across a range of disciplines. Lessons are delivered for computing, drama, MFL, humanities and mathematics, among others, encouraging a commitment to self-improvement through which girls internalise the school’s strong academic values. 

 

The enrichment programme further supports their rounded development, providing them with opportunities for growth in various areas, including debating, photography, Chinese and swimming. The immensely popular Duke of Edinburgh’s Award allows them to acquire leadership skills and make the most out of the school’s culture of healthy competition, which maximises their social versatility, as well. [2]

 

Rooted in mutual respect and acceptance, the Badminton community caters for a plethora of abilities through an extensive academic and enrichment programme and excellent pastoral care. Accordingly, girls successfully progress through key stages of their education, developing integrity and independence of spirit while actively growing in intellectual awareness at local, national and global levels.

 

Badminton School 13 Plus (13+) Exam Information

 

Address: Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3BA

County: Bristol

Admissions info: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk or +44 (0) 117 9055 200

School type: Independent boarding and day school for girls

Open day: In the Spring and Autumn terms

13+ Exam date: November of Year 8

13+ Exam type / Board: School’s own & CAT4

 

Open Events for Badminton School 13 Plus (13+) Entry

 

Senior Open Mornings and Whole School Open Days offer the perfect opportunity to explore the school’s campus and learn about the teaching provision. Staff will be on hand to answer questions of interest to your daughter, and you will also hear an introductory presentation from the Head, after which you will tour facilities. Please click here to access the booking portal. 

 

Badminton School 13 Plus (13+) Admissions                   

 

The first step of the admissions process includes registration. Online forms can be accessed through this page, and should be submitted with a non-refundable fee of £50. 

 

Following the receipt of the application, your daughter will be invited to the school to be formally assessed. She will also attend an interview with a senior staff member, during which she will be asked to discuss her hobbies and interests. As part of the admissions process, Badminton will obtain confidential references from her current school. 

 

Results will be made known in December. To secure your daughter’s place once an offer has been made, you will be asked to pay a deposit, refunded during her last term at Badminton. 

 

Badminton School 13 Plus (13+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Badminton School offers two types of Academic Scholarships: The Piercy Scholarship and The Webb-Johnson Scholarship. Two Academic Exhibitions are also available. All academic awards are offered following successful performance in additional examinations, held in November of Year 8. 

 

Art Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic exams, a portfolio and a practical assessment. Music scholarship applicants are assessed similarly, on the grounds of academic tests and audition. 

 

Badminton’s awards programme also includes All Rounder Scholarships, STEM Scholarships, Sport Scholarships and the South West Regional Award. More details are available here

 

If you require financial assistance with paying the school fees, you should apply for a means-tested bursary. Bursaries can be awarded independently, or they can be coupled with a scholarship. 

 

They are typically worth 10–50% of fees, depending on the capital and size of the family. Please note that bursaries are reviewed annually and may vary in value.

 

Badminton School 13 Plus (13+) Exam Format

 

The Badminton School 13+ entrance examination consists of the following tests:

 

  • Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)
  • English 
  • Mathematics

 

The CAT4 test aims to assess developed abilities via modules testing Verbal, Non-Verbal, Spatial and Quantitative Reasoning.

 

The English paper will examine comprehension and writing skills, including grammar, inference and punctuation. 

 

The maths paper will assess your daughter’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills. The paper may include questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Badminton School 13+ entrance examinations.

 

How to Prepare for the Badminton School 13 Plus (13+) Exam

 

To successfully prepare your child for the selective Badminton School 13+ entrance exam, we recommend using practice tests. Our resources fully reflect the actual exam by covering all the question types that could come up, whilst helping your child become familiar with the exam layout. 

 

Coupled with a structured study plan, our practice tests will help you define any weak areas that require additional work at the earliest. They will also help you recognise your child’s strengths, resulting in a significant boost of their confidence in the lead up to the big day.

 

Furthermore, your child will get used to answering questions quickly and effectively, under time pressure.

 

Our resources are designed to be age-appropriate, yet challenging, and, as such, they are used successfully by tens of thousands of students every year. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Badminton School 13 Plus entrance examination can be found below.

 

Badminton School 13 Plus (13+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Recommendations for each section of the Badminton School 13 Plus exam can be found below:

 

Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)

 

The following Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) online practice tests are highly recommended for successful preparation for the Badminton School 13+ CAT test. They help familiarise students with the various modules and question types that will come up in the CAT4 Level E, which is taken for Year 9 (13+) entry.

 

CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 1

 

CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 2

 

CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 3

 

CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 4

 

CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 5

 

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CAT4 Level E Practice Tests Bundle

 

The following Skill Practice Tests each focus on one module that will come up in the CAT4 Level E assessment, allowing you to target the specific modules that your child finds most challenging.

 

Non-Verbal Reasoning

CAT4 Level E – Figure Matrices

CAT4 Level E – Figure Classification

 

Verbal Reasoning

CAT4 Level E – Verbal Classification

CAT4 Level E – Verbal Analogies

 

Quantitative Reasoning

CAT4 Level E – Number Analogies

CAT4 Level E – Number Series

 

Spatial Reasoning

CAT4 Level E – Figure Analysis

CAT4 Level E – Figure Recognition

 

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CAT4 Level E Skill Practice Bundle

 

The following video courses cover everything your child needs to know to do well in the Badminton School CAT4 exam:

 

CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Spatial Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Verbal Reasoning Course

 

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CAT4 Level E Video Courses Bundle

 

 

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English 

 

We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Badminton School 13+ English paper:

 

13+ English Pack 1

 

13+ English Pack 2

 

13+ English: Rewrite & Improve

 

Mathematics  

 

We highly recommend the use of the following papers to help develop your child’s arithmetic and problem-solving skills within the examination context of the Badminton School 13 Plus maths test:

 

13+ Mathematics Pack 1

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Badminton School 13+ 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 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam

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