Bedford School 11 plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

Introduction

Bedford School was founded by Royal Charter back in 1552. It’s only a 35-minute train journey from Central London’s St Pancras station.

The school believes in providing a well-grounded, ambitious education that seeks to imbue boys with the four age-old pillars of integrity, responsibility, curiosity and endeavour.

Bedford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information

Entry Level Eleven Plus (11+) exam

School Name Bedford School

Description Boys; day and boarding (approx 20%)

Age range 7-13 (Prep School)

Size 390 (Prep School); 1,080 (whole school)

Fees £ 5,230 (day) – £8,436 (full boarding) per term

Address Bedford School, De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU

Website www.bedfordschool.org.uk

Email (general enquiries) prepinfo@bedfordschool.org.uk

Telephone (general enquiries) +44 (0) 1234 362 274

Admissions Email admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1234 362 216

Bedford School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

Open Days

Open mornings take place in the Autumn Term and can be booked online using an online form available on the website.

Individual visits are also welcomed and should be booked by contacting the admissions team: admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1234 362 216

Registration

The admissions process begins with registration. Registrations should be received no later than 1st December in the year prior to intended entry. The school advises early registration, especially for families who also wish to apply for a Scholarship and/or Bursary, as additional forms need to be completed and returned by the same 1st December deadline.

Please visit the school’s website to access the Prep school registration form.

Bedford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

All boys who are seeking entry into the Prep School are assessed in:

• English
• Maths

There will also be an interview with a senior staff member.

Bedford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

English

English practice papers, ideal for Bedford School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:

Comprehension

11+ English Pack 1

11+ English Pack 2

11+ English Pack 3

11+ English Pack 4

11+ English Pack 5

11+ Inference Skills

11+ Complete Comprehension Guide

11+ Reading Workbook

Writing

11+ Complete Writing Guide

11+ Writing Prompts

11+ Spelling Pack 1

11+ Spelling Pack 2

Mathematics

Maths practice papers, ideal for Bedford School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:

Full Practice Tests

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

11+ Mathematics Pack 4

Skill Specific Practice

11+ Problem Solving

11+ Mental Arithmetic 

11+ Algebra

11+ Angles & Degrees

11+ BODMAS

11+ Estimation & Place Value

11+ Factors & Multiples

11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

11+ Measurements

11+ Operations

11+ Perimeter, Area & Volume

11+ Position & Direction

11+ Probability

11+ Properties of Shapes

11+ Ratio & Proportion

11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry

11+ Sequences

11+ Special Numbers

11+ Statistics

Interviews

11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide

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Bedford School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

Bursaries and scholarships are available for entry at 11+ to Bedford School and further information can be found here and here.

Other Entry Points: Throughout the prep school, 13+ and 16+.

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