Oxford High School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024
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Introduction
Oxford High School is an independent day school for girls aged 4–18 years. Founded over 140 years ago, it is Oxford’s oldest girls’ school.
Oxford High is set over three sites in the heart of Oxford, all within a short walk of each other. The school achieves consistently high academic results at GCSE and A Level and is the only Senior School in Oxford to have been rated ‘exceptional’ by ISI.
Oxford High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), a charity that owns and runs a network of 25 schools and academies in England and Wales.
Oxford High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024
Address: Belbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA
County: Oxfordshire
Admissions info: admissions@oxf.gdst.net, 01865 318500
School type: Girls’ independent day school
Number of pupils: 900 (approx.)
Open Day date: October, June
Exam date: November of Year 6
Exam type / Board: School’s own
Pass mark: Aim for 75%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.
Oxford High School 11 Plus (11+) Open Events
The Take a Look at OHS events are held in October and June and you can book your spot through this page. Attending these will ensure that you and your child are familiar with the school’s philosophy and offering prior to formally applying for a place. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Oxford High School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Admissions Day is held in November for all girls registered for Year 7 (11+) entry to Oxford High School. On the day, students sit a paper-based exam assessing skills in three broad areas.
All girls sitting the examinations are invited to attend an interview the following week. Interviews are with the Head or another senior member of staff.
Offers of places at Oxford High School are made on the basis of assessment results, the interview and a reference from the candidate’s current school. They will be sent out in December.
The Girls’ School Association agrees to a common deadline for acceptances. Some candidates may not receive immediate offers but may be advised that they have been placed on the waiting list.
The deadline for registering for Year 7 (11+) entry to Oxford High School is in October of the year prior to entry (while your daughter is in Year 6). The registration form can be downloaded from the school’s website and the fee is £100 (£150 for non-UK residents).
Oxford High School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
All girls who will sit the Year 7 (11+) test are entered for the Academic Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based on performance in the admissions assessments and interview. A separate application should be made for Art, Drama, Music and Sports scholarships.
If you intend to apply for a bursary, you must tick the bursaries box on the registration form. These awards typically cover 30-100% of fees and may also include costs for uniform, travel and lunches. Please click here to learn more.
Oxford High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
Oxford High School sets its own papers in:
- English – reading, comprehension and writing
- Maths – algebra, problem-solving and arithmetic
- Reasoning – verbal and non-verbal reasoning
The papers are written by the Heads of Department and the Deputy Head. The school does not publish any of its past papers.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Oxford High School 11+ entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Oxford High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam
Oxford High School does not disclose any information about the content of its assessment papers nor does it publish past papers. As a result, your daughter will understandably feel nervous about sitting the admissions assessments.
Our practice papers can be used to build confidence before the assessments. They cover all the key skills and are designed to be challenging to reflect the demands of a competitive independent school’s 11+ entrance exam.
The papers can be used to provide practice in key skills and identify any weaker areas that require additional work before the assessments.
Oxford High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
Pupils who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Oxford High School 11+ test.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the OHS 11+ exam.
Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice papers from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!
Oxford 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
For students preparing for the Oxford High School 11+ English assessments, we would recommend using the following practice papers:
Comprehension
11+ Complete Comprehension Guide
Writing
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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 using the following practice papers to prepare for the Oxford High School 11+ mathematics exam:
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
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Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
The following Verbal (VR) and Non-Verbal (NVR) Reasoning practice papers will help your child successfully prepare for the Oxford High School 11+ entrance exam:
VR Practice Tests
VR Skill Specific Practice
VR Masterclasses
11+ Verbal Reasoning Masterclass
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NVR Practice Tests
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 1
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 2
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 3
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 4
Skill Specific Practice
NVR Masterclasses
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Masterclass
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Interviews
This interview 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 Oxford High School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Oxford 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 Oxford 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
Click here to learn about Year 9 entry via the 13 Plus (13+) Exam
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