For specialist resources for CAT, ISEB Pretest, CEM Select and UKiset exams, visit our other site: Pretest Plus

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

7+

Bookmark this page? Pop your email into the box below to receive a link to this article so you can easily refer back to it later.

Introduction

 

Northampton High School is a day school for girls in Hardingstone, Northampton. Founded in 1878 by a committee of local church people, the school became independent during the 1970s and is now a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust. [1]

 

In their most recent report for Northampton High, the ISI inspectors concluded that the pupils’ academic and other successes, as well as the quality of their personal and social development, are ‘excellent’. [2]

 

The curriculum in Year 3 covers English, mathematics, science, humanities, French, music, PE, games, art & design, computing and PSHEE.

 

Girls’ skills and talents are maximised through their participation in the rich and varied extra-curricular programme of activities, whilst their intellectual curiosity and emotional development are further enhanced during the many residential trips they take, organised by the school on an annual basis.

 

Northampton High is noted for its traditional class teacher system which ensures that teachers are always available to mentor and guide pupils, especially when they feel academically challenged.

 

The school celebrates effort, success and service, strongly encouraging girls to jump back up whenever they ‘stumble’ on their path towards happy, balanced and fulfilling adult lives.

 

Northampton High School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information

 

Address: Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6UU

County: Northamptonshire

Admissions info: junioradmin@nhs.gdst.net or 01604 667979

School Type: Independent, day school for girls

Open events: March, May, April

7+ Exam Date: On Taster Day

 

Open Events for Northampton High School 7 Plus (7+) Entry

 

The best way to fully experience the school’s atmosphere is to attend its open events. Prospective families get to hear a talk from the Headmistress and enjoy a pupil-led tour of the school, typically concluding with informal meetings with staff over refreshments. Please click here to register your interest.

 

Northampton High School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions

 

Your daughter will be considered for Year 3 entry after you’ve submitted a registration form (which can be found here) along with a fee of £100.

 

She will then be invited to the school for a Taster session, during which she will complete assessments in English, Reading and Mathematics.

 

Following successful performance in the exam, your daughter will receive an offer of a place, which is to be secured with a payment of a deposit of £500.

 

Northampton High School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships and Bursaries are only available for Senior School applicants.

 

Northampton High School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format

 

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

 

  • Reading
  • English (spelling, grammar and comprehension) 
  • Mathematics

 

The Reading exercise assesses the fluency of your daughter’s reading and oral skills. The English assessment examines comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar.    

 

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

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Northampton High 7 Plus entrance examination.

 

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

 

To prepare your daughter successfully for the Northampton High 7+ 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 daughter 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 daughter’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 daughter get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure. 

 

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 Northampton High 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

Northampton High 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 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.

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the Northampton High School 7+ English examinations. They cover everything your child needs to know about reading 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 Northampton High 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

 

Listening

 

Northampton High School is keen to find students who can listen to instructions, process information and respond accurately. This pack will help develop these key skills:

 

7+ Listening Pack 1

 

 

Get 10% off orders over £70 and 20% off orders over £250. Use the code eppdiscount at checkout.

 

 

Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Northampton High School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Northampton High 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 Northampton High 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

Bookmark this page? Pop your email into the box below to receive a link to this article so you can easily refer back to it later.

By Exam Papers Plus

From the Blog

CONTRIBUTE & SHARE

If there is a topic you would like to have covered, or if you have some information that you would like to share, please get in touch and we can make it happen!

© 2024 All rights Reserved.| Privacy Terms Payments & Security

Exam Papers Plus, 690 Great West Road, Osterley Village, Isleworth, England, TW7 4PU Company Number: 09089974

Contact us by phone 0333 456 9109 Contact us by email: info@exampapersplus.co.uk