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Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

Basic information: Headington School is an independent school for girls in Headington, Oxford. Established in 1915, it occupies 23 acres of grounds and is one of the few schools nationally to offer equestrian facilities. [1]

 

Curriculum: As part of the extensive educational provision, girls take lessons in mathematics, DT, science, languages, computing and humanities, among others. Staff actively promote cross-curricular study and provide a number of opportunities for practical learning, boosting girls’ competences and confidence in their own abilities. 

 

Co-curricular: Over 70 co-curricular clubs are on offer, allowing pupils to make the most out of their time at school. Ranging from coding, lego and debating to cricket, ukulele and STEAM, the activities complement the school’s broad offering and maximise girls’ productivity and participation in school life. [2]

 

ISI Inspection report: According to the latest ISI report, Headington provides a warm and friendly environment, where the quality of academic and personal achievements exceeds expectations. The education was characterised as stimulating, underpinned by extensive pastoral care which supports pupils’ endeavours across all areas of their development. [3]

 

Grounded in Christian values, the Headington ethos ensures that pupils thrive regardless of their cultural or financial background. Independent and responsible, they acquire strong skills and proceed to effectively use them in various academic and social contexts, approaching adulthood with a commitment to the school’s motto Fight the good fight of Faith

 

Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Information

 

Address: 26 London Rd, Oxford OX3 7PB

County: Oxfordshire

Admissions info: admissions@headington.org or 01865 759855

School type: Independent girls’ day and boarding school

Open days: In the Spring and Autumn terms

8+ Exam date: Spring term of Year 3

 

Open Events for Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Entry

 

Prospective families are encouraged to pay the school a visit prior to applying for a Year 4 place. The Open Morning events typically include an address from the Head, refreshments, tours of facilities (led by current pupils) and informal meetings with staff. Details on how to book are available on this page.

 

Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Admissions

  

To commence the admissions process, you should register your daughter with the school. The registration fee is £95. 

 

In the next stage, she will be invited to attend assessments and interviews, as well as meet some current pupils. Results are communicated within two weeks. 

 

If your daughter receives an offer of a place, you should accept it with a payment of a £500 deposit.

 

Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships and bursaries are not available to 8+ applicants. 

 

Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Format

 

The Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English 
  • 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 problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including your child’s knowledge of times tables.

 

The Non-Verbal Reasoning exam measures the 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 Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Entrance Assessment 

 

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.

 

The majority of our 8+ 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 Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Recommendations for each section of the Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus exam can be found below:

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus English assessment. They will help improve your child’s comprehension and writing skills:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

8+ English Pack 1

8+ English Pack 2

8+ English Pack 3

8+ English Pack 4

8+ English Pack 5

 

Comprehension Skills

 

8+ Reading Workbook

8+ English: Comprehension Pack 1

8+ English: Inference Skills

8+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar

 

The Complete Guide to 8+ Comprehension

 

Writing Skills

 

8+ English: Writing

8+ English: Rewrite & Improve

8+ English: Spelling

8+ English: Punctuation

8+ English: Dictation

 

The Complete Guide to 8+ 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

 

We highly recommend the use of the following packs to help develop your child’s arithmetic and problem-solving skills within the examination context of the Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus maths test:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

8+ Mathematics Pack 1

8+ Mathematics Pack 2

8+ Mathematics Pack 3

8+ Mathematics Pack 4

8+ Mathematics Pack 5

 

Targeted Skill Development

 

8+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic

8+ Mathematics: Problem Solving

 

Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR)

 

The following packs will significantly boost your child’s abilities ahead of the Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning test:

 

8+ Reasoning Pack 1 (NVR sections only)

8+ Reasoning Pack 2 (NVR sections only)

8+ Reasoning Pack 3 (NVR sections only)

8+ Reasoning Pack 4 (NVR sections only)

8+ Reasoning Pack 5 (NVR sections only)

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the Headington Preparatory School 8 Plus entrance exam, helping your child learn how to follow instructions carefully:

 

8+ Listening Pack 1

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Headington Preparatory School 8+ past papers. The information provided about Headington Preparatory 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 Headington School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

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

 

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