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Brentwood School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

Brentwood School is an independent day and boarding school in Brentwood, Essex. It dates back to 1558 and employs the “Diamond Model” for the Senior School. [1]

 

Classes in the Prep school are co-educational. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum which covers maths, English, science, DT, humanities, PSHE, art and PE.

 

The breadth of co-curricular activities on offer allows pupils to fully explore their interests and abilities, amplifying their aesthetic, creative and physical growth via clubs such as Dance, Fencing, LAMDA, Yoga, Orchestra and many others.

 

The robust pastoral care system includes the Wellbeing programme, which allows staff to network with parents and guardians and assist them in preparing their children for adulthood. For this purpose, the school holds forums, where parents can address any concerns and ask specialist staff members questions of interest to their child. [2]

 

In line with the school’s motto Virtue, learning and manners, pupils at Brentwood mature into well-rounded adults grounded in intellectual curiosity, resilience and strong moral purpose. The inclusive community recognises and values each pupil individually, providing them with a wide range of opportunities to accomplish the best possible academic outcomes.

 

Brentwood School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information

 

Address: Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 8EE

County: Essex

Admissions info: prepadmissions@brentwood.essex.sch.uk or +44 (0)1277 243300

School Type: Independent, co-educational day and boarding school

Open Days: June, November

7+ Exam Date: December of Year 2

 

Open Events for Brentwood School 7 Plus (7+) Entry

 

Prior to applying for a place, it is recommended that families attend the school’s open events. 

 

These include tours of the campus, an address from the Head and one-on-ones with key staff members during refreshments.

 

Individual tours of the school can be booked here.

 

Brentwood School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions

 

Your child will be considered for entry once you’ve submitted a completed registration form. After registering, you are advised to schedule an appointment with the Head of EYFS & KS1 via the Admissions Office.

 

Entry into Year 3 is subject to performance in entrance examinations and interviews. The quality of the report, obtained from your child’s current Headteacher, will also be taken into consideration.

 

An offer of a place is typically sent out in February, to be accepted by the deadline in early March.

 

Brentwood School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships and bursaries are only available to Senior School applicants.

 

Brentwood School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format

 

The Brentwood School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English
  • Maths
  • Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal)

 

The English assessment examines comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and their oral skills.    

 

The Maths exam assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including their knowledge of times tables.

 

The Verbal Reasoning section of the exam is designed to test and assess their logical thinking, use of English language and vocabulary.

 

The Non-Verbal Reasoning paper 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 Brentwood School 7 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Brentwood School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment 

 

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests successfully reflect the actual 7+ exam. They offer a methodical approach towards 7+ exam preparation which can help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base. 

 

Aside from identifying potential weaknesses, our practice papers will help you recognise your child’s strengths, and thus you will be able to adjust their study schedule accordingly. The preparation process should become a little less demanding with a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’.

 

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 Brentwood School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Brentwood 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 Maths and English 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 Brentwood School 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ English Pack 1

7+ English Pack 2

7+ English Pack 3

7+ English Pack 4

7+ English Pack 5

 

Comprehension Skills

 

7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1

7+ English: Reading Workbook

7+ English: Inference Skills

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

 

7+ English: Writing

7+ English: Rewrite & Improve

7+ English: Punctuation

7+ English: Spelling

7+ English: Dictation

 

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


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Mathematics

 

The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the Brentwood School entrance exam:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ Mathematics Pack 1

7+ Mathematics Pack 2

7+ Mathematics Pack 3

7+ Mathematics Pack 4

7+ Mathematics Pack 5

 

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: Geometry

7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value

7+ Mathematics: Measurement

7+ Mathematics: Fractions

7+ Mathematics: Statistics

 

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

 

Reasoning

 

To help your child master Reasoning skills ahead of the Brentwood School 7+ exam, we highly recommend the following resources:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ Reasoning Pack 1

7+ Reasoning Pack 2

7+ Reasoning Pack 3

7+ Reasoning Pack 4

7+ Reasoning Pack 5

 

Reasoning Guides

 

The following guides cover everything your child needs to know to ace 7+ Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning exams. They are packed with insights, tips and advice to help your child develop the key frameworks needed to succeed.

 

The Complete Guide to 7+ Verbal Reasoning

The Complete Guide to 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

Listening

 

Brentwood School is keen to find students who can listen to instructions, process information and respond accurately. This pack will help develop these key skills:

 

7+ Listening Pack 1

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Brentwood School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Brentwood 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 Brentwood School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam

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