Putney High School 13 Plus (13+) Entrance Exam Information

Introduction

 

Putney High School is an independent school for girls in Putney, London. Established in 1893, it is a member of the GDST network of girls’ day schools and has educated a number of notable authors, politicians, journalists and artists. [1]

 

Putney High fosters a cross-curricular approach to educating, encouraging students to think differently and, above all, independently. The curriculum broadly addresses their needs for extensive academic development, thus it features relevant disciplines such as languages, science, mathematics and technology. 

 

To enhance the learning experience, Putney High provides an impressively broad co-curricular programme, comprising lacrosse, tennis, crafts, choir, Mandarin and Eco Club, among others. For the benefit of their personal development, girls are also urged to partake in community service activities and hence learn about their social responsibility, as well as the importance of empathising with those in need. [2]

 

Pastorally, Putney High supports pupils at the highest possible standard, personalising its provision so that it can meet individual needs. As a result, girls grow in integrity and overcome self-imposed limitations, thriving within the school’s heterogeneous community as articulate learners who celebrate differences and seize opportunities on the spot. 

 

Putney High School 13 Plus (13+) Exam Information

 

Address: 35 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6BH

County: Greater London

Admissions info: admissions@put.gdst.net or 020 8788 4886

School type: Independent day school for girls

13+ Exam date: March of Year 8

13+ Exam board: Bespoke online test and papers

 

Open Events for Putney High School 13 Plus (13+) Entry

 

As 13+ is not the school’s standard point of entry, there are no formal Open Events for this year group, thus Putney High advises prospective families to schedule a private visit. Please reach out to the Admissions Team to learn more. 

 

Putney High School 13 Plus (13+) Admissions

 

If you wish your daughter to be considered for a 13+ place, you should reach out to the school to discuss availability and, upon confirmation, register her for the exams using an online portal. The registration fee is non-refundable. 

 

As part of the admissions process, the quality of the report from your daughter’s current school will be taken into consideration. The 13+ exams are set to take place in March of the calendar year of entry, and top-performing candidates will be invited back to the school to attend an interview and further language assessments. 

 

Once offered, places at Putney High are to be accepted with a payment of a deposit.

 

Putney High School 13 Plus (13+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Most scholarships are awarded to 11+ and 16+ applicants. Please reach out to the school to learn if your daughter can apply for these awards.

 

A small amount of bursarial support is available. Applicants from low income families who have the necessary academic qualifications can be considered for a bursary. Please note that the evaluation procedure will look into your finances, such as gross annual income, assets and other capital resources. 

 

In line with the GDST criteria, only families who earn less than £42,500 per annum and have no capital assets other than their home will be considered eligible for a bursary of higher value. Please click here to learn more. 

 

Putney High School 13 Plus (13+) Exam Format

 

The Putney High School 13+ entrance examination consists of the following assessments:

 

• English (online)

 

The English test is likely to examine comprehension and writing skills in the multiple-choice format, including inference, vocabulary and punctuation. 

 

• Mathematics (online) 

 

The maths test is likely to assess your daughter’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited back to the school to attend an interview and sit further assessments, testing their skills in one of the following languages: French, German, Mandarin or Spanish.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Putney High School 13+ entrance examinations.

 

How to Prepare for the Putney High School 13 Plus (13+) Exam

 

Practice tests are an effective tool for preparation for the Putney High School’s 13+ exam. With the help of our practice tests, your child will learn to deal with various 13+ 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.

  

Aside from getting used to answering the types of questions that may be asked on the big day, your child will also work on developing time-management skills, such as answering questions under pressure.

 

Our practice tests are used successfully every year by many thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are age-appropriate, reflecting the demands of the actual exam.

 

Putney High School 13 Plus (13+) Exam Practice Tests

 

The following UKiset resources contain similarities to the actual Putney 13+ exam. They will help your daughter familiarise herself with Maths and English assessments in an online format. The NVR sections are not relevant.

 

UKiset 13 Plus – Practice Test 1

UKiset 13 Plus – Practice Test 2

UKiset 13 Plus – Practice Test 3

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Putney High School 13+ past papers. The information provided about Putney 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 Putney 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 5 entry via the 9 Plus (9+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam