Nottingham High School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024
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Introduction
Nottingham High School is a co-educational day school for children aged 4 to 18. Located in the heart of Nottingham, the main building is an impressive Gothic Revival work of architecture surrounded by landscaped gardens.
Nottingham High School was founded over 500 years ago as a boys’ school, but became fully co-educational in 2015. There are still more boys than girls on the register, but the school aims to eventually achieve an equal balance. The transition so far has been very successful; the school has continued to achieve excellent exam results, with 86% of all GCSE grades awarded in recent years being in the A*–B range.
Alongside its broad and traditional academic curriculum, Nottingham High School offers a wide range of co-curricular activities. It is well-known for its sporting achievements and provides top-level coaching in first-class facilities, which include extensive playing fields (on a separate site), a swimming pool and climbing wall.
Nottingham High School 11 Plus (11+) Information 2024
Address: Waverley Mount, Nottingham NG7 4ED
County: Nottinghamshire
Admissions info: admissions@nottinghamhigh.co.uk or 0115 978 6056
School type: Independent co-ed day school
Number of students: 1880 (approx.)
11+ Open day: September
11+ Exam date: January of Year 6
11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own and an online test (similar to CEM Select)
Open Events for Nottingham High School 11 Plus (11+) Entry
The first step of the entrance process is to complete Nottingham High School’s online admissions enquiry form. This form can be used to register for information about open events and taster days, arrange an individual tour or request a prospectus pack, which includes an Entrance Assessment Application Form.
Whole School Open Morning takes place in September, allowing you and your child to learn more about the school and everything on offer. Q&A sessions with staff and current pupils, as well as educational activities for your child, are included, alongside extensive tours of facilities. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Nottingham High School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Nottingham High School is academically selective. Approximately 70 places are available each year for external candidates.
The entrance exam consists of a computer-based reasoning test (CEM Select), plus written papers in English and maths. Following the exam, around 100 candidates are invited for an interview.
Nottingham High School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
All candidates sitting the entrance exam are automatically considered for Academic Scholarships, which are awarded to the top performers. Music scholarships are also available and must be applied for by ticking the relevant box on the Entrance Assessment Application Form.
Typically, 15 means-tested bursaries, worth up to 100% of fees, are offered to 11+ entrants each year. They are reviewed annually and may vary in size, subject to changes in your financial circumstances. To learn how to apply, please follow this link.
Nottingham High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The entrance examination for Nottingham High School consists of:
- an English paper
- a mathematics paper
- a computer-based reasoning test (similar to CEM Select)
The English paper tests your child’s writing and comprehension skills, whilst the mathematics paper is designed to measure their problem solving and arithmetic skills.
The online reasoning test examines your child’s skills in Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The test is appropriate to their age and year of entry.
Please see below our recommended packs to help prepare your child for the Nottingham High School 11+ entrance exam.
How to Prepare for Nottingham High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam
One of the best ways to prepare your child for the Nottingham High School 11+ entrance exam is to make use of our up to date practice tests. By becoming familiar with the exam format and doing the tests under timed conditions, your child will significantly improve their skills ahead of the actual exam.
With the help of our practice tests, you will be able to calm any potential nerves and stress from the preparation process and thus transform it into a more pleasant experience. Such a methodical and structured approach towards preparation includes making a habit of responding to questions quickly and effectively, under time pressure.
Please see below our recommended packs to help prepare your child for the Nottingham High School 11 plus entrance examinations.
Nottingham High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers
NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write in their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.
English
To prepare for the Nottingham High School English examinations, we would highly recommend using the following practice papers, which will help to improve your child’s writing and comprehension skills, including spelling and vocabulary:
Comprehension
11+ Complete Comprehension Guide
Writing
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Mathematics
To prepare for the maths paper, we would highly recommend using the following practice papers:
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
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Online Test
The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the Nottingham High School computer-based assessment:
Full Practice
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CEM Select Practice Tests 1-10 Bundle - Save 30%
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The following resources consist of focused tests that allow students to target specific question formats that may appear in the computer-based exam:
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 – Shuffled Sentences
CEM Select – Letter Connections
CEM Select – Multiple Meanings
Skill Practice: Non-Verbal Ability
Skill Practice: Numerical Ability
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Interviews
This guide covers all the key concepts your child needs to be aware of for the 11+ Interview:
11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide
Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Nottingham High School 11+ exam past papers. The information provided about Nottingham 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 Nottingham High School:
Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam
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