Queens’ School 11 Plus (11+) – Secondary Transfer Test – Exam Information 2024
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Introduction
Founded in 1969, Queens’ School is a partially selective, co-educational secondary school with academy status. The school specialises in sports and science and educates roughly 1700 pupils, producing excellent examination results that are far above the national average. [1]
The so-called Star curriculum at Queens’ is overarching, allowing students to excel across a range of academic and non-academic areas. Engaging and methodically planned lessons instil in pupils skills for life, whether that be in the domain of languages, sciences, technology or mathematics.
The extracurricular provision features a rich range of fun opportunities, including expeditions to the exotic Taiwan and Zambia. Rugby, football, hockey, cricket, basketball and tennis are just some of the sporting activities on offer, fostering physical development at an admirable rate by enabling students to enhance their athletic prowess. [2]
The lush woodland occupying Queens’ setting offers ideal conditions for valuable outdoor learning experiences. Very recently, members of the school community planted over 200 trees with the aim of creating inspiring and stimulating learning environments for students in the future. [3]
Queens’ joint efforts, ethos and educational philosophy all align with four key values: Scholarship, Tenacity, Altruism and Respect. The school promotes in students a sense of responsibility and integrity, inspiring them to take initiative and to endeavour to make a positive impact through their actions.
Pastoral staff provide immediate attention, direction and support, allowing the cohort to grow in genuine understanding of their own emotional and mental strengths. In this way, the school ensures that the community is pervaded by a sense of harmony, affecting social interactions in positive, productive and proactive ways.
Queens’ School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024
Address: Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TY
County: Hertfordshire
Admissions info: admissions@queens.herts.sch.uk, 01923 224465
School type: Co-educational, partially selective
Number of places in Year 7: 270
Open Day date: July, October
Exam date: September
Pass mark: Aim for 80%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.
Exam type / Board: GL Assessment
Queens’ School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
This article is relevant for those aiming for entry to the school based on the Academic Criterion. The school also offers an entry point via the Music criterion, which is not discussed here.
Queens’ admits 270 pupils in Year 7. In the event that the school is oversubscribed in Year 7, the following students will be given priority:
- Looked After, or previously Looked After, children
- Children with particular social or medical needs
- Children with a sibling attending the school at the time of admission
- Children whose permanent residence is located within postcodes laid out in the school’s admission policy document
For more information about the Queens’ oversubscription criteria, please consult their admissions policy, which can be accessed through this page. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:
Is Queens’ School part of a Consortium?
Queens’ School belongs to the South West Hertfordshire 11+ Consortium, a group of schools that use the same entrance exam format and share a very similar admissions process.
How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Queens’ School
To apply for Year 7 entry to Queens’ School on behalf of your child, you must first register them with the South West Herts Consortium by the June deadline.
Furthermore, you will be asked to submit an application for a Year 7 place at Queens’ School to the Hertfordshire Local Education Authority using the Secondary Transfer Form (STF), where you are supposed to indicate your preferred schools (a maximum of four) in a ranked order.
If your child has any social or medical needs, or if you are a member of staff at the time of your child’s application, you will also be required to submit the School Information Form (SIF).
Does Queens’ School have a catchment area?
Yes, Queens’ School has a catchment area with priority based on location and distance from the school.
Queens’ School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The Queens’ School 11 Plus exam consists of:
- A Mathematics paper set by GL Assessment, lasting approximately 50 minutes
- A Verbal Reasoning paper set by GL Assessment, also lasting approximately 50 minutes.
The topics evaluated in the test are as follows:
➢ Mathematics: These sections assess students’ mathematical skills, problem-solving abilities and logical reasoning. The exam will include questions that test number operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, statistics and data handling.
➢ Verbal Reasoning: These sections test your child’s reasoning skills using language-based tasks, such as identifying patterns, completing analogies, solving codes and making logical deductions. They also measure your child’s ability to think critically and analyse information.
Once the eleven plus exam is completed, you can expect to receive your child’s results in October. The final Year 7 place allocations will be published in March.
How to Prepare for the Queens’ School 11 Plus (11+) Exam?
If you’re aiming to give your child an edge over their peers whilst alleviating exam-related stress and anxiety, our practice tests are the ideal solution. They will enable you to pinpoint your child’s weaknesses as they cover all possible question types that might feature in the 11+ exam.
Simultaneously, they help you identify your child’s strong areas. By determining your child’s areas of strength and areas requiring further improvement, you can tailor their study schedule accordingly. Implementing a well-structured revision strategy focusing on regular, bite-sized study sessions makes all the difference.
Not only are our practice tests designed to be age-appropriate, but they also pose a realistic challenge, mirroring the question types seen in grammar school 11+ entrance exams. Convenient and practical, they are available for immediate use after purchase.
Queens’ School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
Queens’ School does not have a specific pass mark, however, data shows that applicants from the school’s catchment area have been admitted with a minimum standardised score of 182 (according to recent exam results).
Pupils who are able to score 80%+ consistently in our 11+ SW Hertfordshire practice tests should be on track to pass the Queens’ School 11+ test.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Queens’ School 11+ exam. Please click here to learn more.
Queens’ School 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers
For the Queens’ School 11 Plus exam, we would specifically recommend the following resources to help your child prepare:
SW Herts: Full Practice Tests
The following practice tests are specifically designed to help your child prepare for the SW Hertfordshire 11+ exam. They provide excellent mock exam preparation, highlighting your child’s strengths and weaknesses:
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SW Herts: Skill Specific Practice
Mathematics
The following 11+ resources extensively cover the Mathematics section of the SW Hertfordshire Test, allowing your child to thoroughly prepare for exam day:
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Skill Specific Practice
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Verbal Reasoning
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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Queens’ School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Queens’ 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.
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