Blackheath High School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details
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Introduction
Blackheath High School is an independent day school for girls in Blackheath Village in southeast London. Founded in 1880 as part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, it has educated prominent members of society, including professors, journalists, educators, novelists, directors and school principals. [1]
Fusing traditional teaching methods with the latest trends in technology, the school delivers rigorous academic and non-academic education through engaging lessons for English, maths, science, physical education, MFL, humanities, music and art.
The enrichment programme is designed to complement the curricular provision and provides activities which cater for individual interests. Over 50 clubs are on offer, ranging from coding, chess and mindfulness to orchestra, photography and taekwondo.
Rated as ‘excellent’ across all assessed areas by ISI, the school ensures that girls discover their passions and pursue their ambitions within a community that’s respectful of its heritage and the support it receives from the powerful GDST network. Pupils’ considerable achievements both in and out of the classroom come as a direct consequence of small class sizes and dedicated teaching staff who recognise, appreciate and celebrate each girl individually. [2] [3]
Blackheath High School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information
Address: Wemyss Road, Blackheath SE3 0TF
County: Bedfordshire
Admissions info: info@blj.gdst.net or 020 8557 8475
School type: Independent day school for girls
Open Events for Blackheath High School 7 Plus (7+) Entry
Open Days and School in Action Mornings allow prospective families to explore the school’s grounds and learn more about the admissions process through discussions with key members of staff. More details about these events and how you can book a spot are available here.
Blackheath High School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions
7+ entry is through assessments, scheduled at a mutually convenient date. Applications for these should be submitted together with a non-refundable fee. Please note that the school will also look into your daughter’s recent school report.
Blackheath High School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries are only available to Senior School applicants.
Blackheath High School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format
The Blackheath High School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:
- English
- Mathematics
The English exam tests comprehension and writing skills, including inference, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and oral skills.
The Maths exam assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including her knowledge of times tables.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Blackheath High School 7 Plus entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Blackheath High School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment
One of the best ways to prepare for a competitive entrance exam is to use our practice tests. Getting to know the types of questions and the format of the actual exam will help boost your child’s confidence.
Aside from becoming familiarised with the exam format, our practice tests will ensure that your child responds to the questions in an efficient and effective manner.
They also provide an excellent opportunity for your child to practise working under time pressure. Whilst doing the tests under timed conditions, children can get used to answering questions quickly, with a close attention to detail.
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.
Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Blackheath High School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.
Blackheath High 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 Blackheath High 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 Blackheath High 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
Listening
The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the Blackheath High School 7+ entrance exam, helping your child learn how to follow instructions carefully:
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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Blackheath High School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Blackheath 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.
Other entry points for Blackheath High School:
Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam
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