Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details
Bookmark this page? Pop your email into the box below to receive a link to this article so you can easily refer back to it later.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Royal Russell School is an independent, co-ed day and boarding school in Croydon, South London. Patronised by Queen Elizabeth II, the school occupies over 100 acres of grounds in a wooded estate, located two miles south-east of Croydon. [1]
The curriculum in the Junior School is broad and challenging, covering the core subjects of English, maths and science, along with humanities, MFL, art, music, drama PE, computing and DT.
Pupils gain additional knowledge and skills via numerous co-curricular activities, designed to meet their interests in areas such as chess, computer programming, gymnastics, photography, gardening, film and many others.
According to the latest report by the ISI, the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils is excellent, as are relationships throughout the school. Children are ‘self-aware, confident, tolerant and respectful’, supported by the school’s very own Tutoring System which further enhances their ‘academic and social well-being’. [2]
Promoting a love of learning and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence, Royal Russell ensures that pupils exit its safe and friendly community with the determination to make a difference. As they prepare for a future of success and fulfillment, children adopt the values of honesty, integrity, generosity and a respect for others and the environment, in line with the Royal Russell motto: Not for oneself but for all.
Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information
Address: Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX
County: Surrey
Admissions info: admissions@royalrussell.co.uk or 020 8651 5884
School Type: Independent, co-ed day and boarding school
Open events: In The Spring and Autumn Terms
7+ Exam Date: November of Year 2
Open Events for Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) Entry
The school’s open events should be attended by all families interested in applying for entry. During these, tours of facilities and boarding houses will take place, typically concluding with refreshments. There will also be a speech by the Head and other senior staff members. Spots for the events should be booked in advance.
Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions
To be considered for a place in Year 3, your child must be registered with the school. Forms can be found here. Please note that a registration fee of £100 is payable.
Your child will then be invited to the school to sit examinations. Following their successful performance, they will attend a Taster session, during which they will be informally assessed on the basis of their interaction with peers.
If your child performs well in all stages of the admissions process, you may receive an offer of a place (in February).
Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships and Bursaries are only available to Senior School applicants.
Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format
The Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:
- English essay
- Mathematics
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
The English assessment examines writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar.
The Maths exam (in multiple-choice format) assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including their knowledge of times tables.
The Non-Verbal Reasoning paper measures their ability to understand, interpret and problem-solve, testing logic and intelligence rather than knowledge.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Royal Russell School 7 Plus entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment
Our practice tests help students become familiar with the style and layout of the Royal Russell School 7+ exam, which can help boost their confidence in the lead up to the big day. They cover all the question types that could be asked in the entrance exam and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work.
Once you devise a specific study schedule and a structured approach towards 7+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.
We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure.
The majority of our 7+ resources are accompanied by detailed step-by-step video tutorials for every question. These are available for free with all purchases. It’s like having a world-class tutor explain each question to your child at no extra cost!
Our practice tests are used successfully every year by tens of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are age-appropriate, reflecting the demands of the actual exam.
Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Royal Russell School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.
Royal Russell School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Practice Papers
If you are at the very beginning of your 7+ journey, you may wish to start with our range of 6+ resources. These cover the core Maths and English skills your child needs to develop but at a slightly easier level.
Our 6+ range will help your child develop confidence and a strong foundation before they progress further with the 7+ material listed below.
English Essay
We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Royal Russell School 7 Plus English writing assessment:
Writing Skills
Writing Guide
Starting from the foundational basics, this guide works its way through all the key skills your child needs to develop to become an excellent writer within the framework of what’s expected at the 7+ level.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Writing
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.
Note: Although most of the below recommendations are in standard format, not multiple-choice, they are still a relevant source of material for practice ahead of the Royal Russell School 7+ exam.
Mathematics
The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the Royal Russell School entrance exam:
Full Practice Tests
Targeted Skill Development
Each of the following skill practice 7+ mathematics packs focuses on just one specific topic, covering all the possible variations your child may face on exam day:
7+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic
7+ Mathematics: Problem Solving
7+ Mathematics: Addition & Subtraction
7+ Mathematics: Multiplication & Division
7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value
Mathematics Guide
This guide covers the full 7+ maths syllabus step-by-step, teaching your child everything they need to know in a fun and interactive manner.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Mathematics
Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR)
To help your child master Non-Verbal Reasoning skills ahead of the Royal Russell School 7+ exam, we highly recommend the following resources:
Full Practice Tests
7+ Reasoning Pack 1 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 2 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 3 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 4 (NVR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 5 (NVR sections only)
Non-Verbal Reasoning Guide
The following guide covers everything your child needs to know to ace the 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning exam. It is packed with insights, tips and advice to help your child develop the key frameworks needed to succeed.
The Complete Guide to 7+ Non-Verbal Reasoning
Listening
Royal Russell School is keen to find students who can listen to instructions, process information and respond accurately. This pack will help develop these key skills:
Get 10% off orders over £70 and 20% off orders over £250. Use the code eppdiscount at checkout.
Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Royal Russell School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Royal Russell 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 Royal Russell School:
Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam
Bookmark this page? Pop your email into the box below to receive a link to this article so you can easily refer back to it later.
