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Moreton Hall School 8 Plus (8+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

Basic information: Moreton Hall is an independent boarding and day school in North Shropshire, based near the historic market town of Oswestry. It was established in 1913 and performs well in league tables, accommodating pupils on an extensive campus that occupies 100 acres of magnificent parkland. [1]

 

Curriculum: Moreton Hall Prep offers an inspiring curriculum, grounding the academic provision in exciting initiatives that range from Classics and Mandarin to computer science and humanities. Classes are small, allowing staff to know each child individually and cater for their learning style through a relevant and suitable approach. 

 

Co-curricular: One of the highlights of co-curricular provision, besides the wealth of club activities, is the Outdoor Education programme. Children have the unique opportunity to interact with nature all throughout the school day, making the most of the rural setting and the school’s efforts to maximise their confidence, imagination, resourcefulness and resilience. 

 

Facilities: Moreton Hall’s campus boasts a number of spacious and modern facilities, which underpin the extensive offering across all key areas. Among them are a 25-metre indoor pool, a fully-equipped theatre, a cutting-edge IT centre, an all-weather playing surface and eight tennis courts. [2]

 

The Moreton Hall friendly ethos mirrors the school’s culture of innovation and creativity, fusing the two for the benefit of providing a memorable learning experience. Authenticity and individuality are strongly encouraged, underpinning the strong academic results which help pupils secure a place at the country’s most sought-after universities. 

 

Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus (8+) Exam Information

 

Address: Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EW

County: Shropshire

Admissions info: moretonprep@moretonhall.com or 01691 776028

School type: Independent day and boarding school

Open days: In Autumn and Spring

8+ Exam date: In the Spring term of Year 3

 

Open Events for Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus (8+) Entry

 

Moreton Hall Prep hosts three types of open events: Whole School Open Day, (spring term) Open Day and Moreton Morning. These events feature a similar format, consisting of meetings with key staff members, such as the Head, and guided tours of the extensive facilities. Please click here to pre-register. 

 

Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus (8+) Admissions

 

For your child to be considered for 8+ entry, you should register them with the school by completing the form and paying the non-refundable registration fee of £200. 

 

Entry into Year 4 is through assessments, testing your child’s skills across three areas. There may also be an interview. Please note that, as part of the admissions process, a confidential reference from their current school will be obtained. 

 

Acceptance of places includes a payment of a deposit, refunded when your child leaves the school.

 

Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus (8+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

At 8+, the school offers a range of scholarships, recognising exceptional talent and potential in the areas of Academia, Sports, Music, Art, Drama and Spoken English. 

 

The evaluation process includes subject-specific tests, alongside Maths and English examinations. Children are assessed in an informal way, so that they can fully demonstrate their skills. 

 

Means-tested bursaries may also be available. For more details, please reach out to the Admissions Team. 

 

Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus (8+) Exam Format

 

The Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus (8+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics 
  • Reasoning 

 

The English assessment examines comprehension and writing skills, including inference 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 Verbal Reasoning section of the Reasoning test is designed to test and assess logical thinking, use of English language and vocabulary.

 

The Non-Verbal Reasoning section of the Reasoning test 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 Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus (8+) Entrance Assessment 

 

To prepare your child for the Moreton Hall Prep 8+ entrance exam, we suggest that you make use of our targeted resources. Our practice tests enable familiarisation with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam, which will help your child gain confidence in the lead up to the big day.

 

With the use of our practice tests, you will be able to precisely identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, which will guide you in devising a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’.

 

Moreover, our practice tests will help your child get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure. 

 

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 hundreds 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 Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus (8+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Recommendations for each section of the Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus exam can be found below:

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Moreton Hall Prep 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 Moreton Hall Prep 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

 

Reasoning 

 

The following packs will significantly boost your child’s abilities ahead of the Moreton Hall Prep 8 Plus Reasoning exam:

 

8+ Reasoning Pack 1 

8+ Reasoning Pack 2

8+ Reasoning Pack 3 

8+ Reasoning Pack 4 

8+ Reasoning Pack 5

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the Moreton Hall Prep 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 Moreton Hall Prep 8+ past papers. The information provided about Moreton Hall Prep 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 Moreton Hall:

 

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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