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Gresham’s School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

Gresham’s School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Holt, Norfolk. Founded by Sir John Gresham in 1555, it is one of the top 30 International Baccalaureate schools in England. [1]

 

The curriculum focuses on traditional subjects, such as maths, English, science, geography, history, religious studies, MFL and ICT, while simultaneously emphasising the importance of creative and visual arts, as well as DT, sports and PE.

 

Catering for children’s specific interests, Gresham’s offers extensive, cutting-edge facilities for a number of pursuits, including a spacious library and a modern Information Technology Centre, as well as a purpose-built Music Centre. 

 

Additionally, pupils benefit from a broad programme of co-curricular activities, ranging from ballet, TaeKwondo, squash and LAMDA to Lego, street dance, roller-skating and swimsquad, designed to facilitate their all-round development.

 

Most recent ISI reports for the school have rated Gresham’s as ‘excellent’ in all assessed areas, including the quality of the pupils’ academic achievements and learning. Equally invested in securing their spiritual and emotional wellbeing, the school helps pupils grow in confidence and resilience by actively promoting selflessness as a way of them becoming responsible citizens and valued members of society. [2] [3]

 

Gresham’s School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information

 

Address: Holt NR25 6EY

County: Norfolk

Admissions info: admissions@greshams.com or 01263 714614

School type: Independent, co-ed day and boarding school 

Open days: In the Autumn and Spring Terms

7+ Exam date: January of Year 2

 

Open Events for Gresham’s School 7 Plus (7+) Entry

 

One of the best ways to familiarise your child with the school is to attend their Open Events. Typically, these include an introductory speech from the Head and a tour of facilities, concluding with refreshments. Private visits can also be arranged. More details are available on the school’s website.

 

Gresham’s School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions

 

The assessments for entry into the Prep School (Year 3) are taken in January of the calendar year of entry. In order for your child to be considered for these, they should be registered with the school first. The registration form should be returned to the school with a £170 fee.

 

Gresham’s School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships and bursaries are only available to Senior School applicants.

 

Gresham’s School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format

 

The Gresham’s School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics

 

The English exam examines comprehension and writing skills, including inference, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and their oral skills.

 

The Maths exam assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including their knowledge of times tables.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Gresham’s School 7 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Gresham’s School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment 

 

Practice tests are an effective tool for preparation for the Gresham’s School 7+ exam. With the help of our practice tests, designed and formatted to match the actual exams, your child will learn to deal with various 7+ exam question types quickly and confidently. 

 

The benefits for your child are numerous: the tests provide focused practice and familiarity with a wide variety of possibilities and examples, serving as an indicator of any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam. We suggest starting early with your revision so that you have plenty of time to identify subject areas that need additional work.

 

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 Gresham’s School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Gresham’s 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 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 Gresham’s School 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ English Pack 1

7+ English Pack 2

7+ English Pack 3

7+ English Pack 4

7+ English Pack 5

 

Comprehension Skills

 

7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1

7+ English: Reading Workbook

7+ English: Inference Skills

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

 

7+ English: Writing

7+ English: Rewrite & Improve

7+ English: Punctuation

7+ English: Spelling

7+ English: Dictation

 

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 Gresham’s School entrance exam:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ Mathematics Pack 1

7+ Mathematics Pack 2

7+ Mathematics Pack 3

7+ Mathematics Pack 4

7+ Mathematics Pack 5

 

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: Geometry

7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value

7+ Mathematics: Measurement

7+ Mathematics: Fractions

7+ Mathematics: Statistics

 

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

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the Gresham’s School 7+ entrance exam, helping your child learn how to follow instructions carefully:

 

7+ Listening Pack 1

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Gresham’s School 7+ 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 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam

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