Myddelton College 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

Introduction

 

Myddelton College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Denbigh in North Wales. It occupies the site of a former girls’ school, Howell’s School, founded in 1859.

 

The Year 7 curriculum covers English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history, religion & politics, Spanish, art, music and technology.

 

Myddelton College’s pupils compete in national teams in various sports, including triathlon, swimming, gymnastics, horse riding, sailing, climbing and ice skating, thus developing discipline and leadership skills whilst remaining physically fit.

 

The school provides a happy, caring and kind environment where pupils maximise their academic potential and adopt values such as honesty, kindness and respect. Through a modern curriculum and an outdoor education programme, designed to equip children with an array of skills whilst stretching their boundaries, the school ensures that they are well prepared to cope with pressures of life in the global workplace.

 

Myddelton College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Peakes Lane Denbigh North Wales LL16 3EN

County: Denbighshire

Admissions info: admissions@myddeltoncollege.com or 01745 472 201

School type: Independent co-ed day and boarding school 

11+ Exam date: January/February of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: Online test (similar to CEM Select)

 

Open Events for Myddelton College 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Open Week takes place in January, familiarising prospective families with the abundant offering through guided tours of facilities and meetings with staff. Places are booked using an online form or by contacting the admissions team. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Myddelton College 11 Plus (11+) Admissions  

     

The admissions process begins with registration. Application forms can be accessed through this page and should be submitted with a £50 registration fee, which is non-refundable. The 11+ entrance assessment is typically held in January/February of the year of entry.

 

Accepting an offer of a place includes paying a deposit of £500 to secure the place. This is refunded during your child’s last term at the school. Once you pay the deposit, the College will send you a full joining pack. 

 

Myddelton College 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarship awards are limited to 10% of fees. However, the value of the award can be enhanced with the addition of a means-tested bursary.

 

The school offers Academic, Art, Drama, ICT, Music and Sports Scholarships, along with The Myddelton Award. The scholarship and bursary application should be submitted together with a short personal statement from your child (approximately 300 words), covering their ambitions, relevant skills, experience and achievements. 

 

Bursaries are awarded on the basis of your child’s academic performance throughout the admissions process, as well as your financial circumstances. Upon request, the school will send you a financial assessment form and guidance regarding its completion. The evaluation process may include a home visit.

 

The application should include details regarding all sources of income, outgoings, assets, liabilities, the value and council tax band of the family home and the size of your family. Please note that bursary awards are reviewed annually and may vary, depending on the financial information you’ve provided. 

 

Myddelton College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Myddelton College 11+ entrance examination consists of:

 

• An online test examining skills in English, maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

The online test is likely to resemble CEM Select, which examines your child’s skills in Verbal Reasoning (English), Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning (maths).

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Myddelton College 11+ entrance examinations.

 

How to Prepare for the Myddelton College 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

One of the best ways to prepare your child for an 11+ entrance exam is to familiarise them with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam. You can achieve this with the use of our practice tests.

 

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests will help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base, and thus remove unnecessary stress from the exam preparation process.

 

By getting used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure, your child will gain a significant advantage over other candidates who prefer a less structured approach towards preparation for a competitive 11+ entrance exam. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Myddelton College 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

 

Myddelton College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Recommendations for the Myddelton College 11 Plus exam can be found below:

 

Online Test

 

The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the Myddelton College online test:

 

Full Practice

 

CEM Select Practice Test 1

 

CEM Select Practice Test 2

 

CEM Select Practice Test 3

 

CEM Select Practice Test 4

 

CEM Select Practice Test 5

 

CEM Select Practice Test 6

 

CEM Select Practice Test 7

 

CEM Select Practice Test 8

 

CEM Select Practice Test 9

 

CEM Select Practice Test 10

 

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The following resources consist of focused tests that allow students to target specific question formats that may appear in the online assessment:

 

Skill Practice: Verbal Ability

 

CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 1

 

CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 2

 

CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 1

 

CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 2

 

CEM Select – Related Words

 

CEM Select – Anagrams

 

CEM Select – Shuffled Sentences

 

CEM Select – Letter Connections

 

CEM Select – Multiple Meanings

 

CEM Select – Selected Letters

 

Skill Practice: Non-Verbal Ability

 

CEM Select – Pictures

 

Skill Practice: Numerical Ability

 

CEM Select – Arithmetic

 

CEM Select – Data Problems

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Myddelton College 11+ past papers. The information provided about Myddelton College 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 Myddelton College:

 

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