Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details 2024
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Introduction
Bancroft’s School is a co-ed independent school located in Woodford Green, in the London Borough of Redbridge. Educating around 1000 pupils, it is known for its impressive list of notable alumni, including two recipients of the Victoria Cross, as well as a number of naturalists, poets, academics, politicians and authors. [1]
In the Prep School, pupils follow a broad curriculum with focus on English, maths, science and humanities, complemented by specialist teaching in the areas of art, music, computing, PE and MFL. Alongside strong academic provision, the school offers an array of enrichment opportunities, ranging from dance, film and crafts to chess, drama and Model Building.
During the most recent inspection conducted by ISI, Bancroft’s pastoral care system was awarded with the highest marks and the school as a whole was rated as ‘excellent’ in each of the six categories. [2]
Aiming to provide pupils with the best possible academic outcomes whilst encouraging their natural curiosity, Bancroft’s School ensures that its vibrant and diverse community nurtures and respects differences. Students leave school with an awareness of the privileges and advantages of good education, but not without a sense of compassion for others who are less fortunate, and thus proceed to make efforts to change the world for the better.
Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information
Address: High Road, Woodford Green IG8 0RF
County: Essex
Admissions info: prep.office@bancrofts.org or 020 8506 6774
School Type: Independent, co-ed day school
Open events: In the Summer and Autumn Terms
7+ Exam Date: January of Year 2
Pass mark: Aim for 70%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.
Open Events for Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) Entry
To get a real feeling of the atmosphere on campus, the school recommends that you visit during Open Mornings and Evenings. You and your child will have the chance to meet staff and current pupils and tour Bancroft’s extensive facilities. Click here for more details. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions
The closing date for registrations is in early December of the year preceding entry. The registration fee of £125 is non-refundable.
The examinations will take place in January. If your child performs well, they may receive an offer of a place the following month.
The deadline for acceptance is in March. Please note that the school will ask you to pay a deposit of £1000 to secure your child’s place.
Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships are not available to 7+ applicants, but the school does offer Assisted Place at this entry point. An Assisted Place is a means-tested award and only applicants who have passed the entrance exam will be considered eligible. School reports and your child’s conduct during an interview will also be considered.
The school will look into your finances (income, savings and other investments) prior to making their decision as the value of the award will depend on these circumstances. For low-income families, the Assisted Place can be valued at up to 100% of fees. For more details, please reach out to the school.
Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format
The Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:
- English paper
- Mathematics paper
- Non-Verbal Reasoning test
The English assessment examines comprehension and writing skills, including inference, punctuation and grammar.
The Maths paper assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including their knowledge of times tables.
The Non-Verbal Reasoning test measures their ability to understand, interpret and problem-solve, testing logic and intelligence rather than knowledge.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Bancroft’s School 7 Plus entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment
One of the best ways to prepare your child for a competitive 7+ entrance exam is to familiarise them with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam. You can achieve this with the use of our practice tests.
Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests will help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base, and thus remove unnecessary stress from the exam preparation process.
We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure.
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.
Bancroft’s School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
Pupils who are able to score 70%+ consistently in our 7+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Bancroft’s 7+ assessment.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Bancroft’s School 7 plus exam.
Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice papers from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!
Bancroft’s 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 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 Bancroft’s School 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 Bancroft’s School 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
Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR)
To help your child master Non-Verbal Reasoning skills ahead of the Bancroft’s School 7+ exam, we highly recommend the following resources:
Full Practice Tests
7+ Reasoning Pack 1 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 2 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 3 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 4 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 5 (NVR sections only)
Non-Verbal Reasoning Guide
The following guide covers everything your child needs to know to ace the 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning exam. It is packed with insights, tips and advice to help your child develop the key frameworks needed to succeed.
The Complete Guide to 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning
Listening
Bancroft’s School is keen to find students who can listen to instructions, process information and respond accurately. This pack will help develop these key skills:
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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Bancroft’s School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Bancroft’s 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 Bancroft’s School:
Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 9 entry via the 13 Plus (13+) Exam
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