Bushey Meads School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information

Introduction

 

Bushey Meads School, known locally as BMS, is a co-educational school with academy status. Founding in 1957, the school is located in Bushey, Hertfordshire and forms part of the Bushey St James Trust alongside Little Reddings Primary School. The school is also a specialist technology college and has been featured in many UK TV programmes, including Grange Hill.

 

11 Plus Exam Information for Bushey Meads School

 

Address: Bushey Meads School, Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4PA

County: Hertfordshire

Admissions Info: transfer.admissions@hertfordshire.gov.uk, 0208 950 3000

School Type: Mixed, partially selective

Number of pupils: 1060 (approx.)

Number of Places in Year 7: 170

Open Day Date: September

Exam Date: September

Exam Board Type: GL and CEM (Cambridge Assessment)

 

Bushey Meads School 11 Plus Admissions

 

In order to apply for a Year 7 place at Bushey Meads, students need to be registered with the South West Herts Consortium. Parents also need to complete the school’s Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and return it to the school. The form can be downloaded from the Bushey Meads website, here.

 

In cases where there are too many applicants per places available, the school uses its over-subscription criteria to determine which pupils will be given priority. The Bushey Meads over-subscription criteria gives priority to students that:

 

• Have special educational needs, or a health and care plan.
• Are in public care or have previously been in the past.
• Have a sibling at the school.
• Live within driving distance to the school

 

How to Apply for 11 Plus Entry to Bushey Meads School

 

In order to apply for 11 Plus entry to Bushey Meads, parents need to register their child with the Consortium. Registration can be completed via the Consortium website here, or by collecting a form from the school. Paper registrations can be returned to:

 

South West Herts School Tests

PO Box 2439

Watford

WD18 1UZ

 

The consortium advises that parents should check their child’s eligibility for entry before registering in order to avoid disappointment.

 

Bushey Meads School 11 Plus Exam Format

 

The exam format for schools in Hertfordshire are set according to a Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme, which also includes partially-selective schools like Bushey Meads.

 

The exam consists of two tests:

 

• A Maths paper set by GL Assessment
• A Verbal Reasoning paper set by CEM

 

The Maths paper lasts approximately 50 minutes and the Verbal Reasoning test lasts approximately one hour.

 

Bushey Meads School also offers an additional test called the Technological Aptitude Test, which is based on non-verbal reasoning questions. The exam has two test papers, both of which are multiple choice. There are 17 places offered based on performance in this exam, although it is entirely optional.

 

For more information on the Bushey Meads 11 Plus exam, visit the South West Herts Consortium website.

 

How to Prepare for the Bushey Meads School 11 Plus Exam?

 

When preparing for the 11 Plus exam, it’s best to start early. The sooner your child begins revising, the more time they’ll have to improve any weak areas in the test. Try creating a study timetable with your child that maps out what they’ll study and when. This way, you’ll ensure that they cover all the material they’ll need to know.

 

At Exam Papers Plus, we’ve written several articles on studying for the exam. Some of which include:

 

• An 11 Plus Guide for Parents
• The 11 Plus English Exam: What You Need to Know
• 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Exam Preparation
• An 11 Plus Guide to Maths

 

As publishers of exam practice papers, we believe that one of the best approaches to studying for the tests is to introduce exam practice early. By working through practice questions from our range of 11 Plus papers, you’ll be able to identify your child’s strengths and their weak points. Practice papers are also a great way to familiarise your child with the exam layout and the types of questions that they may be asked on the day.

 

In the lead up to the exam, we’d recommend doing timed practice papers to improve your child’s time management skills. We have a number of 11+ practice tests that can help your child prepare for the Bushey Meads School 11 Plus exam.

 

Bushey Meads School 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers

 

We specifically recommend the following resources for the Bushy Meads 11+ exam:

 

Mathematics (GL Format)

Full Practice Tests

• 11+ Maths – Pack 1
• 11+ Maths – Pack 2
• 11+ Maths – Pack 3
• 11+ Maths – Pack 4

Skill specific practice

• 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+ Problem Solving – Pack 1
• 11+ Problem Solving – Pack 2
• 11+ Properties of Shapes
• 11+ Ratio & Proportion
• 11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
• 11+ Sequences
• 11+ Special Numbers
• 11+ Statistics

 

Verbal Reasoning (CEM Format)

Skill specific practice

 

• 11 Plus CEM Cloze Pack 1 – Words
• 11 Plus CEM Cloze Pack 2 – Sentences
• 11 Plus CEM Comprehension Pack 1 – Fiction
• 11 Plus CEM Comprehension Pack 2 – Non-Fiction
• 11 Plus CEM Comprehension Pack 3 – Poetry
• 11 Plus CEM Inference Skills
• 11 Plus CEM Verbal Reasoning
• 11 Plus CEM Shuffled Sentences
• 11 Plus CEM Word Associations
• 11 Plus CEM Adjectives
• 11 Plus CEM Word Definitions
• 11 Plus CEM Synonyms and Antonyms Pack 1
• 11 Plus CEM Synonyms and Antonyms Pack 2
• 11 Plus CEM Spelling Pack 1
• 11 Plus CEM Spelling Pack 2

 

 

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