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Gad’s Hill School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

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Introduction

 

Gad’s Hill School is an independent day school in Kent, and was formerly Gad’s Hill Place, the country home of Charles Dickens. Cedric Charles Dickens, the author’s great-grandson, was a governor of the school until his death in 2006, whilst Marion Dickens, the author’s great-great-granddaughter, is a former pupil of the school. 

 

Gad’s Hill’s aim is to enable students to enjoy school, and thus achieve academic qualifications and develop personal attributes and qualities which will guide them through adulthood.

 

It offers a well-rounded education with the intent that students leaving Gad’s Hill be confident, mature and self-reliant young people. Excellence, enthusiasm, friendship and success underpin the school’s approach towards education as children are trained to become motivated and articulate young people ready for whatever life brings them.

 

Coupled with such a strong and inspiring ethos, the school’s curriculum further enables the development of individual talents and skills among students. The broad programme comprises English, maths, science, computing, design and technology, art, history, geography, Spanish, music, drama, CCF and SMSC.   

 

SMSC is a reflection of the school’s dedication towards developing the whole student. The Social, Moral, Spiritual, and Cultural development of students is central to the outstanding education provided inside and outside the classroom.

 

Through the taught curriculum, pastoral programme, trips and visits, SMSC is developed and extended, resulting in students’ active membership within the school’s community.

 

As access is provided to the wider worlds, the children learn more about it and are better equipped for its changing nature. Residential visits occur frequently in senior years, including trips to France (Paris, St Omer and Le Mans). Trips to Belgium have included visits to the WW1 battlefields and there are also annual Rugby and Netball tours. Science and Geography lessons are expanded through trips to Iceland and China, while the horrors of modern History are revisited through trips to Labour Camps in Poland and Germany.

 

In the summer holidays, students are offered the opportunity to experience a variety of adrenaline-fueled activities in Italy and France. Previous trips have included white-water rafting, canoeing, climbing and abseiling. Closer to home, children regularly visit museums, theatres, exhibitions and events.

 

The school’s motto, First to thine own self be true is embodied by each student, as they grow into maturity with firm knowledge about themselves and those around them.

 

Gad’s Hill School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Gravesend Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7PA, UK

County: Kent

Admissions info: t.marks@gadshillschool.org or 01474 822366

School type: Independent co-ed day school

Number of students: 315 (approx.)

Open day: March, October

11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own

 

Open Events for Gad’s Hill School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Open events provide prospective parents with the opportunity to see the school in action and get a taste of a ‘day in the life’ at Gad’s Hill. They include a tour of the school, during which your child can ask questions about school subjects and extra-curricular activities. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:  

 


 

Gad’s Hill School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

The admission process for Year 7 entry at Gad’s Hill School comprises examinations and an interview with the Head. Reports from the pupil’s current school will also be requested.

 

The first step is to submit an application form accompanied by an administration fee of £40. Your child will then be invited to sit formal examinations. 

 

Gad’s Hill School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The 11+ exam at Gad’s Hill School consists of the following papers:

 

  • English comprehension (multiple-choice)
  • English writing (essay)
  • Mathematics (multiple-choice)

 

The English comprehension paper assesses grammar and inference, among other skills. For the writing paper, marks will be awarded for good use of imagination, creativity, form, purpose, organisation, cohesion and sentence structure.

 

The maths exam tests pupils’ problem-solving and arithmetic skills. The paper will include questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Gad’s Hill School 11+ entrance examinations.

 

How to Prepare for the Gad’s Hill School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

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.

 

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.

 

Our 11+ practice tests are thoroughly researched and up to date. They are designed to reflect the demands of a competitive entrance exam and are successfully used by hundreds of thousands of students every year. Please see below our recommended packs to help prepare your child for the Gad’s Hill School 11+ entrance exam.

 

Gad’s Hill School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

 

English: multiple-choice comprehension + writing

 

We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Gad’s Hill School 11+ English papers. They will help improve your child’s comprehension skills, such as inference, and writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and punctuation:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

11+ English Pack 1

 

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11+ English Pack 4

 

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Technical English +

Skill Specific Practice

 

11+ Punctuation

 

11+ Sentence Completion

 

11+ Spelling Pack 3

 

11+ Comprehension Pack 1

 

11+ Comprehension Pack 2

 

11+ Inference Skills Pack 1

 

11+ Inference Skills Pack 2

 

Masterclasses

 

11+ English Masterclass

 

Writing

 

11+ Writing Guide

 

11+ Writing Prompts

 

11+ Rewrite & Improve

 

11+ Spelling Pack 1

 

11+ Spelling Pack 2

 

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Mathematics: multiple-choice format

 

For significant improvement of your child’s mathematical skills within the examination context of the Gad’s Hill School 11+ maths test, we suggest that you make use of the following packs:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 4

 

Skill Specific Practice

 

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+ Problem Solving Pack 1

 

11+ Problem Solving Pack 2

 

11+ Properties of Shapes

 

11+ Ratio & Proportion

 

11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry

 

11+ Sequences

 

11+ Special Numbers

 

11+ Speed, Distance & Time

 

11+ Statistics

 

Masterclasses

 

11+ Mathematics Masterclass

 

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Interviews

 

11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide

 

 

Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Gad’s Hill School 11+ exam past papers. The information provided about Gad’s Hill 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.

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