Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

Introduction

 

Junior School Fitzwilliam Building is part of the Stephen Perse Foundation, a family of popular independent schools. Located in Cambridge, it prides itself on providing a motivational, innovative and inspiring learning environment. [1]

 

Specialist teachers provide high quality teaching across the broad curriculum, which includes maths, English, science, humanities, MFL, performing arts and many other disciplines. The comprehensive learning experience promotes holistic development, nurturing the cohort’s inquisitiveness and creative thinking.

 

Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from a vibrant programme of extracurriculars. Drama, dance, chess, fundraising activities and an array of other pursuits infuse school life with energy and enthusiasm, enabling every student on campus to cultivate their distinct talents and unique qualities. [2]

 

Fitzwilliam Building offers enriching experiences that set students on the path to success, irrespective of their cultural or financial background. Committed to academic growth and enhancing students’ social skills, Fitzwilliam Building’s students develop into mature individuals who seize life’s opportunities with grit and determination.

 

Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information

 

Address: The Stephen Perse Foundation, Union Road, CB2 1HF

County: Cambridgeshire

Admissions info: office@stephenperse.com or 01223 454762

School Type: Independent, co-ed day school

Open Days: Throughout the year

7+ Exam Date: December-January of Year 2

 

Open Events for Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus (7+) Entry

 

Open events at Fitzwilliam Building provide families with an ideal opportunity to explore the school’s facilities, meet key members of staff and ask questions of interest. Places for the Open Days can be booked online through the school’s website. 

 

Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus (7+) Admissions

 

The closing date for 7+ applications for Year 3 entry to Fitzwilliam Building is in December of the year preceding entry. The registration fee of £200 is non-refundable. Please note that they will consider applications at any time of the year if spaces are available.

 

As part of the 7+ admissions process, your child will be remotely assessed. They will also be interviewed by the Head or a senior member of staff (in January). Offers are sent out later that month, with an acceptance deadline set for March. The acceptance deposit amounts to £300.

 

Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Bursaries are available to Year 3 entry applicants. They are valued at up to 50% of fees, taking into consideration the level of your family’s financial need. Please click here to learn more. 

 

Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format

 

The Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

• English (online)
• Maths (online)

 

The English assessment examines a number of skills, such as comprehension and writing. Spelling, punctuation and grammar questions will be included.

 

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 Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment 

 

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up-to-date questions, our practice tests successfully reflect the actual 7+ exam. They offer a methodical approach towards 7+ exam preparation, which can help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base. 

 

You will then be able to adjust their study schedule accordingly. The preparation process should become a little less demanding with a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying little and often.

 

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 Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 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 maths and English 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.

 

Online English & Maths

 

We highly recommend the following exercises to prepare successfully for the Fitzwilliam Building 7 Plus assessment. They will help improve your child’s English and mathematics skills:

 

Progress Practice Test – Year 2

 

 

Our practice tests aim to show the sort of questions that have been included in Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 7+ past papers. The information provided about Junior School Fitzwilliam Building 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.