Norwich School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details
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Introduction
Norwich School is an independent, co-educational day school located near Norwich Cathedral in Norwich. It is considered one of the oldest schools in the UK and is noted for its strong academic tradition. [1]
The Lower School curriculum covers English, maths, science, humanities, art, computer science, DT, digital literacy, games, MFL, music, PSHE, RS and sports.
The extensive range of co-curricular activities includes Film & Radio, Chess Club, Debating, Bridge and Remote Coding Club.
Widely recognised as both a modern and urban school, Norwich ensures that pupils remain dedicated to excellence whilst building strong relationships with the committed staff on hand.
The top-class pastoral system is grounded in care and respect for each member of the Norwich community, complementing the outstanding academic provision and further ensuring that bonds between pupils are preserved long after they leave school.
Norwich School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information
Address: 71a The Close, Norwich NR1 4DD
County: Norfolk
Admissions info: admissions@norwich-school.org.uk. or 01603 728449
School Type: Independent day school
Open days: March, June and September
7+ Exam Date: January of Year 2
Open Events for Norwich School 7 Plus (7+) Entry
The best way to explore the school and learn more about its admissions process is to attend the Open Days. You and your child will tour facilities and meet staff members, as well as current pupils.
To schedule an individual meeting, please contact the Admissions Team.
Norwich School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions
Your child will be considered for Year 3 entry once you submit the application form (by the deadline in early December). Please note that there is a non-refundable application fee of £95.
They will then be invited to attend an assessment, taking place in January of the year of entry (and in March/April, subject to availability in the year group).
During the assessment day, your child will be tested in maths and English and take part in a number of activities where their ‘verbal and social skills, intellectual aptitude and reasoning are assessed.’
Academic references from their current school will also be requested.
Successful candidates will be invited for an interview.
Norwich School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries are only available for Senior School entry.
Norwich School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format
The Norwich School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:
- Maths
- English
The English assessment is likely to examine comprehension and writing skills.
The maths exam assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Norwich School 7 Plus entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Norwich School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment
Practice tests are an effective tool for preparation for the Norwich School 7 Plus exam. With the help of our practice tests, your child will learn to deal with various 7+ exam question types quickly and confidently.
The benefits for your child are numerous: the tests provide focused practice and familiarity with a wide variety of possibilities and examples, serving as an indicator of any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam. We suggest starting early with your revision so that you have plenty of time to identify subject areas that need additional work.
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 Norwich School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.
Norwich 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 Norwich School 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:
Full Practice Tests
Comprehension Skills
7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1
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
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 Norwich School entrance exam:
Full Practice Tests
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: Number & Place Value
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
Norwich School is keen to find students who can listen to instructions, process information and respond accurately. This pack will help develop these key skills:
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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Norwich School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Norwich 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 Norwich 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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