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Beaconsfield High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Secondary Transfer Test 2024

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Introduction

 

Beaconsfield High School, also known as Becky High, is a grammar school for girls aged 11 to 18 located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. The school has approximately 1,100 pupils, with 180 places available for Year 7 students, making entry highly competitive. 

 

The curriculum at Becky High follows the national standards, providing students with a solid foundation for their future academic pursuits. The school aims to nurture happy and high-achieving pupils excited for every opportunity to learn and discover something new. Students will acquire skills in computing, English, literature, arts, and other subjects during their time at the school. 

 

Becky High also offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities, allowing pupils to pursue their interests and develop new skills. Popular clubs at the school include the Dungeons and Dragons club, baking club, music, and athletics. 

 

Becky High is focused on ensuring students remain happy during their education in a highly challenging environment by providing support for stress management. Moreover, it encourages pupils to develop essential life values such as humility, respect, leadership, and morality. 

 

The school is widely recognised for its academic excellence, and its students regularly achieve great results in exams and secure spots in prestigious universities. It has received numerous accolades for its outstanding performance, including an “Exceptional School” award, and is rated “Outstanding” across all areas by Ofsted. [1][2]

 

For further insight into the school, watch this video:

 

 

Beaconsfield High School 11 Plus (11+) Secondary Transfer Test Information 2024

 

Address: Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1RR

County: Buckinghamshire

Admissions info: enquiries@beaconsfieldhigh.bucks.sch.uk, 01494 673043

School type: Grammar school for girls

Number of places in Year 7: 180  

Open event dates: September, October

Exam date: September

Pass mark: Aim for 75%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.

Exam type / Board: Secondary Transfer Test, GL Assessment

 

Beaconsfield High School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

At Beaconsfield High School, admission to Year 7 is dependent on pupil performance in the 11 Plus Secondary Transfer Test (STT). The exam board for the test is GL Assessment. The STT is administered by Buckinghamshire County Council as part of its Coordinated Admissions Scheme.

  

As part of the admissions process, Beaconsfield High School encourages prospective families to visit the school ahead of taking the admissions test. Attending the open events will provide you and your daughter with the opportunity to see the facilities on offer and to meet members of staff. 

 

As competition for Year 7 entry to the school is high, Beaconsfield High often uses its oversubscription criteria to allocate places. In instances where there are more successful applicants than available places, the school gives priority to:

 

  • Looked After or previously Looked After Children
  • Students who live within the school’s catchment area and are entitled to Free School Meals
  • Students who live in the catchment area, have achieved a high score in the STT and are eligible for Pupil Premium
  • Pupils who have a sister who already attends Beaconsfield High School and lives within the catchment area
  • Daughters of staff at Beaconsfield High School
  • Girls who live in the catchment area
  • Girls with medical or social reasons for attending the school
  • Sisters of Beaconsfield High pupils who live outside the catchment area
  • Pupils who live outside the catchment area in order of distance from the school

 

Children in state funded Buckinghamshire primary schools will complete a Familiarisation booklet that they will be sent and take a Practice Test at their school before the actual exam. Children at Partner schools will also complete a Practice Test at their school. Other children will be given the opportunity to take the Practice Test at one of the grammar schools. Familiarisation booklets can be downloaded via the Buckinghamshire County Council website.

 

If your child doesn’t get the necessary score due to exceptional circumstances, you can request a Selection Review. A panel from the Local Authority will assess each case. Reviews are done before placements in Buckinghamshire grammar schools are decided.

 

For more details, please reach out to the school directly. Their exact address can be viewed on the map below:

 

 

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Beaconsfield High School

 

Enrolment for the Secondary Transfer Test is automatic for children in state funded Buckinghamshire primary schools. For other children, registration should be completed via the Buckinghamshire County Council website by the June closing date.

 

A CAF form should be submitted to your Local Authority by late October. The form should indicate your child’s school choices. Secondary Transfer Test results are sent out in the same month, and places are allocated in March.

 

Is Beaconsfield High School part of a Consortium?

 

Beaconsfield High School belongs to The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) Consortium, which is made up of a group of schools that use the same entrance exam and share a very similar admissions process.

 

best preparation for the Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) 11 Plus Exam STT

 

Does Beaconsfield High School have a catchment area?

 

Yes, there is a catchment area with priority based on location and distance from the school. The map for it is available on this page.

 

Beaconsfield High School 11 Plus (11+) STT Exam Format

 

The exam board for the 11+ Test in Buckinghamshire is GL Assessment. The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test is split into two papers that test:

 

  1. Comprehension, technical English and Verbal Reasoning
  2. Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning and Mathematics

 

Each test paper lasts for approximately 45 minutes, and all questions are multiple-choice. The 11+ Secondary Transfer Test is weighted as follows:

 

  • Verbal Ability – 50%
  • Non-Verbal Ability – 25%
  • Numerical Ability – 25%

 

All questions are answered on a separate answer sheet, with each correct answer gaining one raw age-standardised mark.

 

Before taking the Secondary Transfer Test, students will have the opportunity to take a Practice Test. The Practice Test aims to give students the experience of taking a test under exam conditions and to help familiarise them with the layout of the 11+ STT.

 

Beaconsfield High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

 

The Beaconsfield High School STT scores are standardised, taking into account applicants’ ages and ensuring that no child is disadvantaged. All candidates with a standardised score above 121 will qualify for a place.

 

Pupils who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Beaconsfield High School 11+ test.

 

Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Beaconsfield High School 11+ exam. Please click here to learn more.

 

How to Prepare for the Beaconsfield High School Secondary Transfer Test?

 

Given the highly competitive nature of Beaconsfield High School’s admissions process, we highly recommend making use of our 11+ practice tests. They cover all the potential question types that may appear on exam day, enhancing your child’s self-confidence and chances of success.

 

As your daughter becomes acquainted with the structure and style of the 11+ entrance exam, you can pinpoint areas requiring extra focus as well as acknowledge her areas of strength. This understanding allows you to craft a tailored study schedule that efficiently addresses specific needs.

 

Adopting such a methodical approach to 11+ exam preparation can alleviate unnecessary stress from the process. Moreover, timed 11+ test papers allow your daughter to manage exam questions promptly, effectively and confidently, providing her with a significant edge over their peers.

 

Beaconsfield High School 11 Plus (11+) STT Practice Exam Papers

 

For the Beaconsfield High School 11+ exam, we would highly recommend the following practice resources:

 

Full Practice Tests

The following practice tests are specifically designed to help your child prepare for the Bucks 11+ Exam. They provide excellent mock exam preparation, highlighting your child’s strengths and weaknesses:

 

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Skill Practice Tests: English

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Skill Practice Tests: Maths

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Skill Specific Practice

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Skill Practice Tests: Verbal Reasoning

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Skill Practice Tests: Non-Verbal & Spatial Reasoning

The following resources will help boost your child’s Non-Verbal (NVR) and Spatial Reasoning (SR) abilities ahead of the Bucks 11+ Exam:

 

NVR Full Practice Tests

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 1

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Beaconsfield High School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Beaconsfield High 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.

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