Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details
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Introduction
Fairfield Preparatory School is an independent, co-ed day school in Loughborough, Leicestershire. It is one of four private schools known collectively as the Loughborough Endowed Schools and is well noted for its pupils’ strong academic achievements.
In the scope of the broad curriculum, English, maths and science are coupled with specialist teaching in ICT, music, MFL, art & DT and PE.
Further enhancing children’s abilities, the school offers a wide selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from Gardening Club, Chess and Computer Club to Construction Club, Violin and Maths Club.
According to the latest report by the ISI, the school applies ‘clear pastoral structures and policies, understood by all members of staff’, effectively meeting the needs of each child in a sensitive and well coordinated manner. [1]
Encouraging the children’s full participation in academic and extracurricular pursuits, Fairfield Prep stimulates their individual talents, along with their enquiring minds, enabling them to make a smooth transition to the next stages of their lives.
Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information
Address: Leicester Road, Loughborough LE11 2AE
County: Leicestershire
Admissions info: fairfield.admissions@lsf.org or 01509 283808
School Type: Independent, co-ed school
Open events: In The Spring and Autumn Terms
7+ Exam Date: January of Year 2
Open Events for Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Entry
The Open Morning events allow prospective families to learn more about the school via tours, a range of performances and speeches from the Head and key staff members. Please click here to pre-register.
You can also schedule a personal tour of the school, during which you and your child can attend lessons, view facilities for learning, sport & extracurricular activities and enjoy refreshments. For more details, please reach out to the Admissions Team.
Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions
To apply for a place in Year 3, you should complete this form and pay the registration fee.
The admissions process includes formal assessments in Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning. References from your child’s current-school Headteacher will also be requested.
You will be notified of the school’s decision within 2–3 weeks of the assessments. If you receive an offer of a place, you will need to pay an acceptance deposit of £300 to secure it. This deposit will be refunded during your child’s last term at the school.
Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships and Bursaries are not available to 7+ applicants.
Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format
The Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:
- English (writing and comprehension)
- Mathematics
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
The English assessment examines comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, 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 paper measures their 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 Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment
Our practice tests help students become familiar with the style and layout of the Fairfield Prep School 7+ exam, which can help boost their confidence in the lead up to the big day. They cover all the question types that could be asked in the entrance exam and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work.
Once you devise a specific study schedule and a structured approach towards 7+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.
We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure.
The majority of our 7+ 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 world-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 Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.
Fairfield Prep School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Practice Papers
If you are at the very beginning of your 7+ journey, you may wish to start with our range of 6+ resources. These cover the core Maths and English skills your child needs to develop but at a slightly easier level.
Our 6+ range will help your child develop confidence and a strong foundation before they progress further with the 7+ material listed below.
English
We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the Fairfield Prep School 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:
Full Practice Tests
Comprehension Skills
7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1
7+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar
Comprehension Guide
This guide covers all the key comprehension question types in a clear, step-by-step manner so that both you and your child know exactly what to expect on exam day.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Comprehension
Writing Skills
Writing Guide
Starting from the foundational basics, this guide works its way through all the key skills your child needs to develop to become an excellent writer within the framework of what’s expected at the 7+ level.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Writing
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
The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the Fairfield Prep School entrance exam:
Full Practice Tests
Targeted Skill Development
Each of the following skill practice 7+ mathematics packs focuses on just one specific topic, covering all the possible variations your child may face on exam day:
7+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic
7+ Mathematics: Problem Solving
7+ Mathematics: Addition & Subtraction
7+ Mathematics: Multiplication & Division
7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value
Mathematics Guide
This guide covers the full 7+ maths syllabus step-by-step, teaching your child everything they need to know in a fun and interactive manner.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Mathematics
Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR)
To help your child master Non-Verbal Reasoning skills ahead of the Fairfield Prep School 7+ exam, we highly recommend the following resources:
Full Practice Tests
7+ Reasoning Pack 1 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 2 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 3 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 4 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 5 (NVR sections only)
Non-Verbal Reasoning Guide
The following guide covers everything your child needs to know to ace the 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning exam. It is packed with insights, tips and advice to help your child develop the key frameworks needed to succeed.
The Complete Guide to 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning
Listening
Fairfield Prep School is keen to find students who can listen to instructions, process information and respond accurately. This pack will help develop these key skills:
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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Fairfield Prep School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Fairfield Prep 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 Fairfield Prep School:
Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam
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