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Blundell’s School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

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Introduction

 

Blundell’s School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Tiverton, Devon. It was founded in 1604 upon the will of Peter Blundell, one of the richest men in England at the time. Until the 19th century, it was known by the name Tiverton Grammar School.

 

The Good Schools Guide describes Blundell’s as a “distinguished rural school of ancient lineage”, whilst recent GCSE results are a testament of Blundellians’ outstanding academic performance, with 20% of all grades awarded a 9 and an incredible 56% of all grades being at 7, 8 or 9.

 

The Senior School curriculum comprises art, business & economics, classics, computing, design & technology, drama, film studies, geography, history, learning & pupil support, modern languages, music, PE, politics, PSHE, religious studies and the core subjects.

 

The school’s aim is to develop depth and breadth of character, whilst encouraging resilience, optimism, self-control and generosity among pupils in the scope of the school’s rich Christian ethos. Thus, a sense of social responsibility through service to the community is instilled in pupils from the very start.

 

Blundell’s is also noted for its boarding ethos and the strength of its house system. A Year 7 pupil will start their Blundell’s journey in School House, a specialist house for 11-13 year olds, then progress to one of the five middle year houses where new boarders will join in Years 9 and 12. Such a structure allows the houses to focus on a particular age range, with experienced senior teachers closely monitoring the different stages of the boys’ and girls’ development.

 

Senior teachers are supported by tutors, the school Chaplain, the sanatorium staff and an independent school counsellor. Through extensive pastoral care, Blundellians develop and grow within a secure environment. The atmosphere of inclusion suggests that both pupils and staff are part of a unity of inexplicable value.

 

Activities that provide relaxation and joy after the hours spent in the classroom include sport, debating,music competitions, plays and Christmas entertainments. In this way, firm friendships across year groups are maintained, whilst pupils’ wider personal development is secured by the firm relationship formed with their houseparents and tutors.

 

Blundell’s School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address:  Tiverton EX16 4DN

County: Devon

Admissions info: registrars@blundells.org or 01884 232303

School type: Independent co-ed day and boarding school

Number of students: 600 (approx.)

Open day: September, October

11+ Exam date: January of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own & NGRT (GL)

 

Open Events for Blundell’s School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Personal visits are highly recommended by the school and can be arranged with the Registrar. They will provide you with the opportunity to experience the school’s atmosphere on a regular school day. 

 

If you prefer a more relaxed introduction to Blundell’s, you and your child can join the Open Morning event in early September / October. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Blundell’s School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

The admissions process comprises assessments, an interview and references / reports from your child’s current school. Once you register your child, a provisional place will be reserved for them. They will then be invited to the school to sit entrance examinations. 

 

Based on their performance, your child may receive an offer for a place. Once a place is offered, you will be asked to complete an acceptance form and a parent contract, and pay a £500 deposit. The deposit is refunded upon completion of a child’s education at Blundell’s.

 

Blundell’s School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The 11+ exam at Blundell’s School consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • New Group Reading Test (NGRT)

 

The English paper focuses on both writing and comprehension skills, including spelling, grammar and inference.

 

The maths exam tests problem-solving and arithmetic skills. The paper will include questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.

 

The New Group Reading Test (NGRT), produced by GL Assessment, is an age-standardised test that assesses reading skills against the national average. It has two parts: Comprehension and Sentence Completion.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Blundell’s School 11+ entrance examinations.

 

How to Prepare for the Blundell’s School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

Our practice tests help students become familiar with the style and layout of the Blundell’s School exams, which can help boost their confidence in the lead up to the big day. They cover all the question types that could be asked in the entrance exam and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work.

 

Once you devise a specific study schedule and a structured approach towards 11+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.

 

We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure. Please see below our recommended packs to help you prepare your child for the Blundell’s School 11+ entrance exam.

 

Blundell’s School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers


NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write in their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.


English

 

Make use of the following packs in order to prepare successfully for the Blundell’s School 11+ English paper. They will help improve comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and inference:

 

Comprehension

 

11+ English Pack 1

 

11+ English Pack 2

 

11+ English Pack 3

 

11+ English Pack 4

 

11+ English Pack 5

 

11+ Inference Skills Pack 1

 

11+ Inference Skills Pack 2

 

11+ Poetry Comprehension

 

11+ Complete Comprehension Guide

 

11+ Reading Workbook

 

Writing

 

11+ Complete Writing Guide

 

11+ Writing Prompts

 

11+ Rewrite & Improve

 

11+ Spelling Pack 1

 

11+ Spelling Pack 2

 

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Mathematics

 

The following packs are highly recommended for preparation ahead of the Blundell’s School 11+ maths exam:

 

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 Pack 1

 

11+ Problem Solving Pack 2

 

11+ Mental Arithmetic 

 

11+ Algebra

 

11+ Angles & Degrees

 

11+ BODMAS

 

11+ Estimation & Place Value

 

11+ Factors & Multiples

 

11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

 

11+ Measurements

 

11+ Money

 

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+ Speed, Distance & Time

 

11+ Statistics

 

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New Group Reading Test (NGRT)

 

The packs listed below cover all the question types your child is likely to encounter in the Blundell’s School 11+ New Group Reading Test:

 

ISEB Pretest English – Comprehension

 

ISEB Pretest English – Sentence Completion

 

 

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Interviews

 

This interview guide covers all the key concepts your child needs to be aware of for the 11+ Interview:

 

11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide

 

 

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

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