Farnborough Hill 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

Introduction

 

Farnborough Hill, founded in 1889, is a leading Catholic independent day school for around 570 girls aged 11 – 18 years. The School welcomes girls of all faiths and none, who are happy to support the ethos. Located on the Hampshire/Surrey border, the School has excellent transport links, both by train and road, while enjoying a beautiful and inspiring setting in over 65 acres of parkland.

 

Farnborough Hill is a vibrant community. The vision for pupils is simple: to help them become the very best version of themselves. Teachers believe in the gifts and talents of each individual and value the uniqueness of each person. From this diversity and belief comes a unity of purpose: to develop young women, each strong, compassionate and courageous, each going into the world to play a positive role.

 

Farnborough Hill girls are engaged, committed and fun-loving. They are achievers but not paralysed by perfectionism. They are risk-takers and carers. These fabulous girls are buoyed up by all the adults at Farnborough Hill, each in their specific role, sharing responsibility for the development of character and nurturing the spirit of the girls in their care.

 

Superb resources and facilities combined with the energy and expertise of highly-motivated staff ensure that the girls have the opportunities and self-belief to succeed in a wide variety of fields. This is a place where pupils thrive, are nourished, and are allowed to develop their individual character before launching into the world as agents of change.

 

The Year 7 curriculum comprises English, mathematics, religious education, science, MFL, art, design & technology, drama, geography, history, ICT/computing, Latin, music, physical education and PSHEE.

 

The wide range of co-curricular activities includes a number of clubs, such as Psychology Club, Creative Writing, Pottery Club, Maths Club, Choir, Robotics Club, Hockey, Netball, Film Club, Book Club, Sign Language Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Dance and Drama Clubs.

 

Farnborough Hill 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Farnborough Hill Farnborough GU14 8AT

County: Hampshire

Admissions info: admissions@farnborough-hill.org or 01252 529811

School type: Independent day school for girls

Open day: Throughout the year

11+ Exam date: December of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: CEM Select

 

Open Events for Farnborough Hill 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Open Afternoons provide families with the opportunity to fully experience the school on a working day. They include talks from the Head and Director of Admissions, a pupil-led tour of the school and refreshments with members of staff.

 

Prospective parents and pupils are also welcome to arrange an individual tour of the school with the Director of Admissions. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Farnborough Hill 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

To register your daughter with the school, you should complete the downloadable form and submit it together with a registration fee of £100.

 

The school’s annual ‘Busy Bees’ Taster Days take place in June. The school invites Year 5 girls to this event, which is typically over-subscribed, so please contact the Admissions team if you wish your daughter to be invited.

 

Entrance examinations are sat in December prior to the September entry. An interview with a senior staff member will take place some time later. A current-school report will also be requested.

 

Farnborough Hill 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

At 11+, the school awards Academic, Music, Sports and Art & Design scholarships. Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance examination and include two further examination papers and an interview. One of these awards is reserved for a Roman Catholic pupil, whilst the others are open to pupils from all backgrounds.

 

Means-tested bursaries are available. To apply for a bursary, you should complete the Bursary Application Form, which must be accompanied by full supporting documentation. These should be submitted to the Bursar no later than the deadline stated in the registration process.

 

The Bursar will assess your application, then pass it on to Bursary Administration Limited (BAL), who will conduct a home visit and produce a report for the Governors, giving an indication of the level of support needed. The school announces its decision regarding the bursary award in conjunction with the offer of a place.

 

The bursary place should be accepted/declined by mid-February. For more details, please visit the school’s website.

 

Farnborough Hill 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Farnborough Hill 11+ entrance examination consists of:

 

• CEM Select Online Test

 

The CEM Select test will examine your daughter’s skills in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning.

 

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

 

How to Prepare for the Farnborough Hill 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

To prepare your daughter successfully for the Farnborough Hill 11+ entrance exam, we suggest that you make use of our targeted resources. Our practice tests enable familiarisation with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam, which will help your daughter gain confidence in the lead up to the big day.

 

With the use of our practice tests, you will be able to precisely identify your daughter’s strengths and weaknesses, which will guide you in devising a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’. Moreover, our practice tests will help your daughter get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure. 

 

Our thoroughly researched and up to date resources enable a structured approach towards exam preparation that results in a significant advantage over other candidates. Due to their practicality and effectiveness, our practice tests are used successfully by hundreds of thousands of students every year. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Farnborough Hill 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

 

Farnborough Hill 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests

 

Recommendations for the Farnborough Hill 11 Plus exam can be found below:

 

CEM Select

 

The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the Farnborough Hill CEM Select test:

 

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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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 Farnborough Hill 11+ past papers. The information provided about Farnborough Hill 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.