Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate | King’s Magna 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024
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Introduction
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school in Thorpe Underwood, northwest of York. Set in over 220 acres of beautiful countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s educates and supports children through four schools: Chapter House, King’s Magna, The College and The Faculty.
King’s Magna is the middle school, where pupils from Years 6 – 9 study English, maths, science, humanities, MFL, sports, social sciences and performing arts. Beyond the classroom, they can take part in any of the 100+ enrichment activities on offer, and further expand their horizons via life-changing expeditions to Spain, Croatia, Italy, USA (the Grand Canyon) and Zambia.
Grounded in qualities such as mutual respect, tolerance and compassion, pupils at Queen Ethelburga’s approach adulthood as considerate and self-assured individuals who are willing to contribute to their wider communities. They leave the school’s safe and caring community in excellent mental and physical health, with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the adult world.
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate | King’s Magna 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024
Address: Thorpe Underwood Estate, York, YO26 9SS
County: North Yorkshire
Admissions info: admissions@qe.org or 01423 33 33 30
School type: Independent, co-ed day and boarding school
Number of students: 960 (approx.)
Open day: September, November, January, March, May
11+ Exam type / Board: CAT4
Open Events for Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, King’s Magna 11 Plus (11+) Entry
The school holds Open Days throughout the academic year, allowing families to meet staff and current students, take a tour of the campus and enjoy refreshments/lunch. The events are booked via an online form, available on this page. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate | King’s Magna 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Admission to King’s Magna is dependent upon an interview with a relevant member of staff, current-school reports and performance in the entrance test. Please note that, in order to be processed, the registration form should be submitted with a non-refundable fee of £295.
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate | King’s Magna 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Academic Scholarships are available to students entering Year 12 only. However, your child may be considered for Sports, Music and Drama Scholarships.
Sport scholarships are worth up to 100% of fees and are awarded to students who show exceptional sporting ability and potential in basketball, football, cricket, hockey, netball or rugby.
Drama Scholarships (for day students) typically cover up to 20% of fees, in addition to a weekly lesson lead by a LAMDA trained specialist. Music Scholarships are also estimated at up to 20% of fees and include a complimentary weekly music lesson.
Scholarships are awarded to candidates who have passed the 11+ entrance test. Please note that there will be further assessments, including an interview with a relevant member of staff.
Forces Discount, Sibling Discount, and an Old Ethelburgian Discount are also available. For more details, please visit this page or contact the school directly.
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate | King’s Magna 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The King’s Magna 11+ exam consists of:
- Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)
The CAT4 test aims to assess developed abilities via modules testing Verbal, Non-Verbal, Spatial and Quantitative Reasoning.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the King’s Magna 11+ entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, King’s Magna 11 Plus (11+) Exam
To successfully prepare your child for the King’s Magna 11+ exam, we recommend that you utilise resources that provide an insight into the types of questions that they could be asked in the actual exam. Our practice tests offer exactly that and much more.
Aside from reflecting the demands of the King’s Magna 11+ exam, our practice tests will help you identify any weaker areas that require additional work, and thus enable you to adjust your child’s study schedule accordingly. Students who approach preparation in such a methodical way generally have a competitive advantage over their peers who prefer a less structured approach.
Our practice tests tend to make the preparation process easily manageable and less demanding in order for your child to feel confident and less stressed about the upcoming 11+ exam. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the King’s Magna entrance examination can be found below.
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate | King’s Magna 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests
Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)
The following Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) online practice tests are highly recommended for successful preparation for the King’s Magna 11+ CAT. They help familiarise students with the various modules and question types that will come up in the CAT4 Level C assessment, which is taken for Year 7 (11+) entry.
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 1
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 2
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 3
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 4
CAT4 – Level C – Practice Test 5
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The following Skill Practice Tests each focus on one module that will come up in the CAT4 Level C assessment, allowing you to target the specific modules that your child finds most challenging.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
CAT4 – Level C – Figure Matrices
CAT4 – Level C – Figure Classification
Verbal Reasoning
CAT4 – Level C – Verbal Classification
CAT4 – Level C – Verbal Analogies
Quantitative Reasoning
CAT4 – Level C – Number Analogies
CAT4 – Level C – Number Series
Spatial Reasoning
CAT4 – Level C – Figure Analysis
CAT4 – Level C – Figure Recognition
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The following video courses cover everything your child needs to know to do well in the King’s Magna CAT4:
CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course
CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course
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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 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, King’s Magna 11+ past papers. The information provided about Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, King’s Magna 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.
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