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

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Introduction

 

Exeter School is an independent day school for children aged 7–18 located in the cathedral city of Exeter, which is the administrative centre for Devon. The school, which has been fully co-educational since 1997, was named ‘South-West Independent School of the Year 2018’ by The Sunday Times.

 

Exeter School started life in 1633 as the Exeter Free Grammar School. It has stood on its current 25-acre site since 1880 and many of its impressive red-brick buildings date back to that period.

 

In recent years, 98.6% of GCSE grades achieved by Exeter School entrants were A*–C and 74.9% were in the top A*–A range. The school states that its aim is ‘to realise the academic, personal and physical potential of each pupil.’

 

To this end, its broad and challenging curriculum is supplemented by many additional opportunities for academic development, including lectures and masterclasses. Numerous extra-curricular activities are also on offer, including 25 different sports, supported by excellent facilities.

 

Exeter School 11 Plus (11+) Information 2024

 

Address: Victoria Park Road, Exeter EX2 4NS

County: Devon

Admissions info: admissions@exeterschool.org.uk or 01392 498 144

School type: Independent co-ed day school

Number of pupils: 920 (approx.)

Open Day date: July, September, October, November

Exam date: January of Year 6

Exam type / Board: School’s own and CEM Select

 

Exeter School 11 Plus (11+) Open Days

 

Exeter School holds a number of events throughout the year for prospective pupils and their parents. These include two Open Evenings (in July and September) and a taster morning for 10–11 year-olds in November. Exeter’s Whole School Open Event takes place in October and November, allowing you and your child to tour the campus and discuss different aspects of the school’s provision with staff members. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Exeter School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Parents of prospective pupils should address an initial enquiry to the Registrar’s Office. This can be made via the online prospectus request form or by post. The school will then send out an information pack, which includes a prospectus and information about registration, bursaries and scholarships.

 

To be eligible for the entrance exam and considered for a place at Exeter School, you should register your child. The completed form must be returned to the school by the registration deadline at the very beginning of December, along with a passport-sized photograph and a non-refundable registration fee of £150.

 

Exeter School is academically selective and looks for pupils from the local area who have broad academic potential. Places are offered based on a report from the candidate’s current school and their performance in an entrance exam and interview.

 

The entrance exam is usually held in January. Subject to successful performance, your child may receive an offer of a place, to be accepted with a payment of a £400 deposit.

 

Exeter School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

A limited number of bursaries are available to 11+ applicants. They are reviewed annually and are usually offered to families whose gross income is below £60,000 per annum.

 

Exeter is able to offer nine free places each year. The Foundation Bursaries, funded by alumni, secure three more free places. Please click here to learn more.

 

Top-performing candidates in the entrance examinations will be considered for Academic Scholarships. The school also offers Art, Music, Drama and Sport Scholarships on the basis of separate assessments.

 

Exeter School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The entrance exam for Exeter School consists of two written papers and a computer-based assessment:

 

  • English Paper – reading comprehension and creative writing
  • Mathematics Paper – arithmetic and problem solving
  • Computer-Based Assessment – verbal, non-verbal and numerical reasoning

 

The questions in the computer-based assessment will include multiple-choice, drag and drop and complete the word formats. It measures verbal, non-verbal and numerical reasoning skills and is designed to allow candidates to demonstrate their academic potential.

 

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

 

One of the best ways of preparing for competitive entrance exams is to use practice papers. These help students to familiarise themselves with the format and question types they will encounter in the actual test in an efficient and effective manner. They also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practise working under time pressure.

 

Our practice papers, which are available for immediate download, print and use after purchase, offer excellent practice and preparation for the Exeter School entrance exam written papers and computer-based assessment. They cover all the key skills and question types and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam and to help build confidence.

 

Our 11+ practice papers are thoroughly researched and up to date. Every year, they are used successfully by tens of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are designed to be age appropriate but challenging to reflect the demands of such an exam.

 

Exeter School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers


NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write in their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.


English

 

To prepare for the Exeter School written English paper, we would highly recommend using the following practice papers, which will help to improve comprehension and writing skills, including spelling and vocabulary:

 

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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Mathematics

 

To prepare for the maths written paper, we would highly recommend using the following practice papers:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 4

 

Skill Specific Practice

 

11+ Problem Solving Pack 1

 

11+ Problem Solving Pack 2

 

11+ Mental Arithmetic 

 

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+ Properties of Shapes

 

11+ Ratio & Proportion

 

11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry

 

11+ Sequences

 

11+ Special Numbers

 

11+ Speed, Distance & Time

 

11+ Statistics

 

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CEM Select

 

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

 

Full Practice

 

CEM Select Practice Test 1

 

CEM Select Practice Test 2

 

CEM Select Practice Test 3

 

CEM Select Practice Test 4

 

CEM Select Practice Test 5

 

CEM Select Practice Test 6

 

CEM Select Practice Test 7

 

CEM Select Practice Test 8

 

CEM Select Practice Test 9

 

CEM Select Practice Test 10

 

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CEM Select Practice Tests 6-10 Bundle - Save 25%

 

The following resources consist of focused tests that allow students to target specific question formats that appear in CEM Select:

 

Skill Practice: Verbal Ability

 

CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 1

 

CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 2

 

CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 1

 

CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 2

 

CEM Select – Related Words

 

CEM Select – Anagrams

 

CEM Select – Shuffled Sentences

 

CEM Select – Letter Connections

 

CEM Select – Multiple Meanings

 

CEM Select – Selected Letters

 

Skill Practice: Non-Verbal Ability

 

CEM Select – Pictures

 

Skill Practice: Numerical Ability

 

CEM Select – Arithmetic

 

CEM Select – Data Problems

 

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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 Exeter School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Exeter 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 Exeter 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 8 entry via the 12 Plus (12+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 9 entry via the 13 Plus (13+) Exam

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