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

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Introduction

 

Gresham’s School is an independent co-educational boarding school in Holt, Norfolk. Founded in 1555 by Sir John Gresham, it is one of the top 30 International Baccalaureate schools in the country.

 

The curriculum comprises the traditional academic subjects: English, mathematics, science, geography, history, religious studies, modern foreign languages and ICT. 

 

The Activities Programme covers a number of co-curricular activities which help build confidence and self-belief amongst pupils, enabling them to develop lifelong skills and interests. 

 

The sports activities include everything from football and tennis to taekwondo and fencing, whilst activities for the creative-minded range from making mosaics to design technology projects, dance and drama. 

 

The excellent facilities are settled in a pleasant environment to ensure that children are provided with the freedom and opportunities to develop themselves to the fullest, and thus progress into adulthood with both academic and practical knowledge to thrive in the ever changing world.

 

Gresham’s School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Holt, NR25 6EY

County: Norfolk

Admissions info: admissions@greshams.com or 01263 714614

School type: Independent co-ed day and boarding school 

Number of students: 818 (approx.)

Open day: May (upcoming)

11+ Exam date: January of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own 

 

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

 

The school hosts two Open Mornings each year, one in the Spring and one in the Autumn Term. They provide an ideal opportunity for families to view facilities and meet pupils and staff. Spots are booked through the admissions office. 

 

It is also recommended that you visit the school on a normal working day in order to meet the Head and staff members and ask questions on behalf of your child. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Gresham’s School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Following your visit to the school, the next step is to apply for a place. To register your child, you will be expected to pay a £170 registration fee.

 

Once the school receives your application, a confidential reference from their current school will be requested. They will then be invited to take part in an assessment.

 

Assessment days are held in December and scholarship examinations take place in January. Please note that, on acceptance of a place, a £1,000 deposit is payable.

 

Gresham’s School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Academic, DT, Art, Drama & Performing Arts, Music and Sport Scholarships are worth up to 10% of the fees and are offered following further assessments. All scholarships may be supplemented by a means-tested bursary.

 

Means-tested bursaries are offered to pupils from low-income families. They are valued at 5-100% of fees and are only available to applicants who successfully met the school’s admissions criteria. The application deadline is in November of the year preceding entry. 

 

Gresham’s School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Gresham’s School’s entrance assessment consists of the following papers:

 

  • English (multiple-choice)
  • Mathematics (multiple-choice)

 

The English paper examines comprehension skills, including inference, while the maths paper tests problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills.

 

The papers consist of a series of questions, which are designed to test your child’s ability to use and apply their knowledge in the mentioned subjects.

 

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

 

How to Prepare for the Gresham’s 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.

 

Aside from becoming familiarised with the exam format, our practice tests will ensure that your child responds to the questions in an efficient and effective manner. 

 

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 Gresham’s School 11+ entrance exam.

 

Gresham’s School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

 

English: multiple-choice comprehension

 

The following practice papers are highly recommended for successful preparation for Gresham’s School 11+ English paper:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

11+ English Pack 1

 

11+ English Pack 2

 

11+ English Pack 3

 

11+ English Pack 4

 

11+ English Pack 5

 

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

 

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Mathematics: multiple-choice format

 

We highly recommend the use of the following packs to help develop your child’s problem-solving skills within the examination context of Gresham’s School’s 11+ maths test:

 

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

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