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Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

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Introduction

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 18. Although predominantly a boarding school, approximately one-fifth of the girls are day students.

 

The college was founded in 1853 and moved to its current location, on the site of the original Cheltenham Spa, in 1873. Its estate has gradually grown and developed over the years with its most recent additions being an impressive arts centre and large health and fitness centre.

 

Recently, the college celebrated its best GCSE results in over 10 years, with three-quarters of all results being the top A* / 9 / 8 grades. In the sixth form, girls can choose to either study A Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, with the college’s IB results being amongst the highest in the country.

 

Alongside its rigorous academic curriculum, Cheltenham Ladies’ College also has over 160 co-curricular activities on offer, covering a vast array of interests and pursuits.

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Bayshill Road, Cheltenham GL50 3EP

County: Gloucestershire

Admissions info: admissions@cheltladiescollege.org or 01242 707070

School type: Girls’ independent boarding and day school

Number of students: 850 (approx.)

Number of places in Year 7: 70 (approx.)

Open Day date: Throughout the year

Exam date: October of Year 6

Exam type / Board: School’s own & online tests

Pass mark: Aim for 70%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Open Days

 

As with all independent schools, it is recommended that you visit the College with your daughter prior to registration. Open Days are held throughout the year and private visits can also be arranged, allowing you to explore everything on offer through guided tours and meetings with staff. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College refers to Year 7 as LC1 (Lower College 1). At this level, there are around 50 boarding and 25 day places available each year.

 

Parents of all girls wishing to be considered for a place in LC1 must register their daughters with the school. The deadline for this is in July of Year 5 (non-bursary applications).

 

A copy of the registration form can be downloaded from the college’s website. A non-refundable fee of £250 is payable at the time of registration unless you are applying for a Beale Award.

 

The College’s entrance exams take place in October of Year 6. Following the tests, there will be a group interview and a group activity, during which your daughter’s social skills will be observed. Places are offered in mid-November.

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

The school offers Academic and Music Scholarships to 11+ entrants. Scholars benefit from an extensive, bespoke Scholarship Programme, which allows them to make the most out of their abilities.

 

Means-tested bursaries, known as Beale Awards, are also available. Due to these, girls from disadvantaged backgrounds can benefit from a CLC education.

 

The awards cover fees fully or partially, depending on the level of the family’s financial need. Costs for uniforms and co-curriculars may also be included. The Beale Award Registration Form, alongside details about the application procedure, can be accessed through this page.

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

All 11+ candidates must sit the school’s entrance exam, consisting of:

 

  • English paper
  • Online Mathematics test
  • Online Verbal Reasoning test

 

The English paper focuses on both writing and comprehension skills.

 

⇒ In terms of reading, girls will be expected to have strong literary understanding and engage thoughtfully and imaginatively with the text.

⇒ In terms of writing, they should feature a broad vocabulary and use words creatively. They will also be expected to understand the importance of tailoring form, content and style, as well as constructing grammatically correct sentences.

 

The maths exam tests problem-solving and arithmetic skills, including questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics. Candidates should be able to use the following terms: sum, difference, product, multiple, factor, prime, square, even and odd.

 

The Verbal Reasoning test is primarily designed to assess your daughter’s logical thinking, use of English language and vocabulary.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11+ entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

Before taking a competitive entrance exam, a little bit of preparation can go a long way. Our practice tests, which are available for immediate use after purchase, offer excellent practice and preparation. They cover all the key skills and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam and to help build confidence.

 

Aside from being age-appropriate, our resources reflect the types of questions that frequently appear in independent school 11+ entrance exams. Practical and convenient, they will provide your child with a competitive advantage over their peers and help reduce pre-exam stress and nerves.

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

 

Pupils who are able to score 70%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11+ test.

 

Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the CLC 11+ exam.

 

Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice papers from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!

 

Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

 

English

 

We strongly suggest the following packs for successful preparation for the Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11+ English paper. They will help your daughter develop her reading comprehension and writing skills:

 

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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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

 

We highly recommend the use of the following packs in multiple-choice format to help develop your child’s arithmetic and problem-solving skills within the examination context of the Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11+ maths test:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

 

11+ Mathematics 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+ Money

 

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+ Speed, Distance & Time

 

11+ Statistics

 

Masterclasses

 

11+ Mathematics Masterclass

 

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Verbal Reasoning 

 

To develop your child’s Verbal Reasoning abilities ahead of the Cheltenham Ladies’ College 11+ entrance examination, we suggest that you make use of the following packs that cover all the key question types:

 

Full Practice Tests 

 

11+ Verbal Reasoning Pack 1

 

11+ Verbal Reasoning Pack 2

 

11+ Verbal Reasoning Pack 3

 

11+ Verbal Reasoning Pack 4

 

Skill Specific Practice

 

11+ Anagrams

 

11+ Analogies

 

11+ Codes

 

11+ Compound Words

 

11+ Embedded Words

 

11+ Form a Word

 

11+ Insert a Letter

 

11+ Letter Analogies

 

11+ Letter Calculations

 

11+ Letter Codes

 

11+ Letter Sequences

 

11+ Move a Letter

 

11+ Number Analogies

 

11+ Number Calculations

 

11+ Number Sequences

 

11+ Related Words

 

11+ Rhyming Synonyms

 

11+ Shuffled Sentences

 

11+ Synonyms

 

11+ Word Completion

 

11+ Word Match

 

11+ Word Opposites

 

11+ Word Pairs

 

11+ Word Puzzles

 

11+ Word Relationships

 

Masterclasses

 

11+ Verbal Reasoning Masterclass

 

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

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