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Ipswich School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

Ipswich School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Dating back to 1399, the school is based in Victorian-style buildings, two of which are Grade II listed. [1]

 

In the Prep School, teaching sessions are mostly delivered by form teachers, although specialist programmes, covering an array of subject areas, are also on offer. Academically stimulating, the curriculum fully prepares pupils for their Senior Years.

 

The variety of co-curricular activities and clubs further enriches the time spent at Ipswich School, enabling children to learn new skills and develop interests in the areas of gardening, multi-sports, choir, drama, ballet, yoga, fencing, skiing and sailing, among others. 

 

Pastorally, the school is characterised by high standards of care and excellence in the personal and social development of children, regardless of their age, race or religion. Enabling smooth transition into the next part of their schooling, staff members vigorously encourage pupils’ active participation in the life of the school and its wider community while maintaining strong links with their parents.

 

Ipswich School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information

 

Address: 3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QW

County: Suffolk

Admissions info: prepadmissions@ipswich.school or 01473 281302

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

Open events: April

7+ Exam date: January of Year 2

 

Open Events for Ipswich School 7 Plus (7+) Entry

 

Open Mornings are held at the school in the Spring Term, allowing prospective families to visit the campus and learn about the ethos and admissions process first-hand. Individual tours can also be booked. Please click here to learn more.

 

Ipswich School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions

 

Registration prior to entry is mandatory and includes a payment of a £50 fee. 

 

The 7+ assessments take place in January of the calendar year of entry, based on which your child may receive an offer. Please note that a confidential report from their current school will also be taken into consideration. 

 

To secure your child’s place at the school, you will be asked to submit a signed Acceptance Form, together with a £200 acceptance fee.

 

Ipswich School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships and Bursaries are not available to 7+ applicants.

 

Ipswich School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format

 

The Ipswich School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

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

 

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

 

The Non-Verbal Reasoning section of the exam measures their 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 Ipswich School 7 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Ipswich School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment 

 

At Exam Papers Plus, we recommend that students follow a structured approach towards preparation for the 7+ entrance exam. Such an approach includes practice tests, which consist of thoroughly researched and up to date questions that reflect a competitive 7+ examination format.

 

By covering all the key skills and the range of question types your child will encounter in the actual test, our practice tests will help them get used to answering questions quickly and effectively.

 

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 Ipswich School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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

 

Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR)

 

To help your child master Non-Verbal Reasoning skills ahead of the Ipswich School 7+ exam, we highly recommend the following resources:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ Reasoning Pack 1 (NVR sections only)

7+ Reasoning Pack 2 (NVR sections only)

7+ Reasoning Pack 3 (NVR sections only)

7+ Reasoning Pack 4 (NVR sections only)

7+ Reasoning Pack 5 (NVR sections only)

 

Non-Verbal Reasoning Guide

 

The following guide covers everything your child needs to know to ace the 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning exam. It is packed with insights, tips and advice to help your child develop the key frameworks needed to succeed.

 

The Complete Guide to 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the Ipswich 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 Ipswich School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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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