Cranford School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

Introduction

 

Cranford School, formerly known as Cranford House School, is an independent, co-educational day school in Moulsford, a village in South Oxfordshire near Wallingford. Founded in 1931, it was rated ‘Excellent’ in every category in its most recent ISI Inspection.

 

In Year 7, pupils take lessons in English, mathematics, science, MFL, geography, computing, DT, music, PE, history, religious studies and drama. The numerous clubs and activities are central to the extra-curricular programme, ranging from Cricket Club, Martial Arts and Senior Book Club, to Equestrian Club, Chess Club and Debating Society.

 

Within the school’s welcoming and nurturing community, firmly based on traditional values, each pupil’s natural potential is maximised. As they progress through the curriculum, pupils at Cranford School grow in confidence, intellectual curiosity and resilience, successfully approaching the next stage of their learning journey.

 

Cranford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Willow Court Lane Moulsford OX10 9HT

County: Oxfordshire

Admissions info: admissions@cranfordschool.co.uk or 01491 651218

School type: Independent co-ed day school 

Open day: Each term

11+ Exam date: November of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: InCAS

 

Open Events for Cranford School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

The school holds Open Week each term. Guided tours will be available throughout the week, whilst classrooms are open and lessons are in session. Personal tours of the school can also be arranged. Click here for more details. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Cranford School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

You can register your child for entry to Year 7 by completing the form available on the school’s website and paying a non-returnable registration fee of £75. As part of the admissions process, there will an interview with the Headmaster or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.  

 

Assessment & Scholarship Day is held in November, during which your child will complete an online test and take part in a group discussion activity. A confidential reference from their current school will be obtained.

 

Based on successful performance in all key stages of the admissions process, you may receive a formal offer of a place, together with copies of the terms and conditions, a medical form and an acceptance form. These must be returned with a deposit of £750 to secure your child’s place. 

 

Cranford School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships are awarded in the following disciplines: Sport, Art, Music and Drama. The school also awards means-tested bursaries following an assessment of financial circumstances, including capital assets, income, investments and savings. 

 

Bursaries are reviewed annually and may vary upwards or downwards, depending on changes in your financial circumstances. For more details, please visit the school’s website.

 

Cranford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Cranford School 11+ entrance examination consists of:

 

• InCAS online test

 

The Maths sections of the InCAS assessment measure your child’s ability to solve problems using numbers. They also test your child’s ability to perform arithmetic calculations without the use of paper, pencil, calculator or other aids.

 

The reading comprehension and spelling sections of the InCAS assessment focus on your child’s language skills. The spelling sections feature the following modules:

 

a) Spelling with example sentence: An audio clip will play a sentence, and your child will be tasked with identifying the correct spelling of a specific word mentioned in the audio.

b) Phonetic spelling: An audio clip will play a challenging word, and your child will be required to choose the correct spelling based on its phonetic pronunciation.

 

The Developed Ability (Non-Verbal Reasoning) sections of the InCAS assessment consist of patterns, which your child will be asked to analyse and replicate.

 

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

 

How to Prepare for the Cranford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

One of the best ways to prepare your child for the Cranford School 11+ entrance exam is to make use of our up to date practice tests. By becoming familiar with the exam format and doing the tests under timed conditions, your child will significantly improve their skills ahead of the actual exam. 

 

With the help of our mock tests, you will be able to calm any potential nerves and stress from the preparation process through a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’, and thus transform the entire preparation process into a more pleasant experience.

 

Such a methodical and structured approach towards preparation includes making a habit of responding to questions quickly and effectively, under time pressure.

 

Successfully used by hundreds of thousands of students every year, our resources are available for immediate use after purchase. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Cranford School 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

 

Cranford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests

 

Recommendations for the Cranford School 11 Plus exam can be found below:

 

InCAS

 

The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the Cranford School InCAS assessment:

 

INCAS – Year 6 – Practice Test 1

 

INCAS – Year 6 – Practice Test 2

 

INCAS – Year 6 – Practice Test 3

 

INCAS – Year 6 – Practice Test 4

 

INCAS – Year 6 – Practice Test 5

 

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Interviews

 

This 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 Cranford School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Cranford 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.