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City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

Basic information: City of London Freemen’s School (CLFS) is a co-ed independent day and boarding school located at Ashtead Park in Surrey. Established in 1854, CLFS is a sister school to City of London School and City of London School for Girls. [1]

 

Curriculum: At CLFS, a rich selection of subject areas are delivered by experienced form teachers, who provide a dynamic and vigorous atmosphere for learning inside the classroom. Specialist teaching is provided for music, RS and PE, among others, allowing children to develop further abilities within the context of the school’s relevant educational programme.

 

Co-curricular: Through a wealth of extracurricular opportunities, CLFS equips pupils with the skills necessary for them to thrive throughout their adult years. Whether they be debating, chess or swimming, the activities on offer add up to the excitement that naturally thrives in vibrant and competitive learning environments. [2]

 

ISI Inspection report: Rated as ‘excellent’ by the ISI in their latest report for the school, CLFS sets the bar high for both the academic and personal development of its pupils. The educational provision is of the highest standard and the pastoral care is extensive, resulting in strong outcomes across all areas of children’s growth. [3]

 

Freemen’s community of able learners is grounded in ambition and responsibility for one’s actions, which complement the harmonious atmosphere pervading the campus. Nurturing independence of spirit and intellectual curiosity, pupils acquire qualifications that help them successfully cope with life’s challenges and adversities, regardless of their intensity. 

 

City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) Exam Information

 

Address: Ashtead Park, Ashtead KT21 1ET

County: Surrey

Admissions info: admissions@freemens.org or 01372 822423

School type: Independent, co-ed day and boarding school 

Open days: May, September, October

10+ Exam date: December of Year 5

 

Open Events for City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) Entry

 

Open Events are held with the purpose of familiarising prospective families with the school’s ethos, staff and facilities. During these, there will be a wealth of opportunities to experience life on campus and meet current pupils. Booking of spots is made through this page

 

City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) Admissions

  

The deadline for applications for places is in October of the year preceding entry. The registration form should be submitted together with a £200 fee. 

 

In December, your child will sit entrance examinations. There will also be an interview with a senior member of staff. 

 

Based on your child’s successful performance, they may receive an offer of a place later the same month. The deadline for acceptances is in late January. Please note that, in order to secure your child’s place, you will be asked to submit an acceptance form and pay a deposit.

 

City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships are not available to Year 6 applicants. Please reach out to the school to learn if you can apply for a bursary. 

 

City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) Exam Format

 

The City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English 
  • Mathematics
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

The English assessment examines 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 their knowledge of times tables.

 

The Non-Verbal Reasoning exam measures the 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 City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) 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 10+ 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 word-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 City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus (10+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Recommendations for each section of the City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus exam can be found below:

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus English assessment. They will help improve your child’s comprehension and writing skills:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

10+ English Pack 1

10+ English Pack 2

 

Comprehension Skills

 

10+ Reading Workbook

10+ Vocabulary and Grammar

10+ Inference Skills

 

Writing Skills

 

10+ Writing Prompts

10+ Rewrite & Improve

10+ Spelling

10+ Punctuation

 

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 following packs to prepare successfully for the City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus Maths assessment. They will help improve your child’s problem-solving and arithmetic skills:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

10+ Maths Pack 1 

10+ Maths Pack 2

 

Targeted Skill Development

 

10+ Mental Arithmetic

10+ Problem Solving

 

Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

We highly recommend the following practice papers to prepare successfully for the City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning exam:

 

10+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 1

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the City of London Freemen’s School 10 Plus entrance exam:

 

 10+ Listening Pack 1

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in City of London Freemen’s School 10+ past papers. The information provided about City of London Freemen’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 City of London Freemen’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

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

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