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St Bede’s College 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

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Introduction

 

St Bede’s College is an independent, co-educational school located on Alexandra Road South in Whalley Range, Manchester. Its list of notable alumni is impressive, including linguists, historians, mathematicians, poets and athletes. [1]

 

Particularly emphasising English, maths, science and computing, the educational provision is aimed at boosting pupils’ potential in both academic and non-academic areas. In line with this, further teaching is available for humanities, art & design, music and MFL.

 

Beyond the classroom, pupils thrive in a number of sporting disciplines: St Bede’s under 12 football team has recently been crowned national champions. Additionally, in order to meet pupils’ varied interests, the school offers a rich range of extras, including athletics, choir, ballet, orchestra and rounders, and organises residential trips and visits on a regular basis. [2]

 

The highly qualified staff and small class sizes ensure that the learning journey at St Bede’s is both pleasant and personalised. Boosting each child’s capacity for all-round growth, the ethos is underpinned by Catholic values, facilitating the spiritual development of children and actively contributing to their excellent wellbeing and strong academic outcomes. 

 

St Bede’s College 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information

 

Address: Alexandra Park, Manchester M16 8HX

County: Greater Manchester

Admissions info: admissions@stbedescollege.co.uk or 0161 226 3323

School type: Independent, co-ed day school

Open days: January

7+ Exam date: January

 

Open Events for St Bede’s College 7 Plus (7+) Entry

 

Prep Open Mornings and Open Afternoons typically take place in January. Attending these events will provide you and your child with an opportunity to learn more about the school’s Catholic ethos, their admissions process and the facilities on offer. To book your spot, please reach out to the Admissions Team. 

 

St Bede’s College 7 Plus (7+) Admissions

 

Registration forms can be obtained from the Admissions Office. The assessments for 7+ applicants will take place in January of the calendar year of entry.

 

To accept an offer of a place, you will be asked to pay a deposit of £300 to secure it.

 

St Bede’s College 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Scholarships and Bursaries are not available to 7+ applicants.

 

St Bede’s College 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format

 

The St Bede’s College 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics

 

The English assessment examines comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and oral skills.    

 

The Maths exam assesses problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including your child’s knowledge of times tables.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the St Bede’s College 7 Plus entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the St Bede’s College 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment 

 

One of the best ways to prepare your child for the 7+ entrance exam is to familiarise them with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam. You can achieve this with the use of our practice tests.

 

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests will help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base, and thus remove unnecessary stress from the exam preparation process.

 

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 St Bede’s College 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.

 

St Bede’s College 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 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

 

We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the St Bede’s College 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ English Pack 1

7+ English Pack 2

7+ English Pack 3

7+ English Pack 4

7+ English Pack 5

 

Comprehension Skills

 

7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1

7+ English: Reading Workbook

7+ English: Inference Skills

7+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar

 

Comprehension Guide

 

This guide covers all the key comprehension question types in a clear, step-by-step manner so that both you and your child know exactly what to expect on exam day.

 

The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Comprehension

 

Writing Skills

 

7+ English: Writing

7+ English: Rewrite & Improve

7+ English: Punctuation

7+ English: Spelling

7+ English: Dictation

 

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.

 

Mathematics

 

The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the St Bede’s College entrance exam:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ Mathematics Pack 1

7+ Mathematics Pack 2

7+ Mathematics Pack 3

7+ Mathematics Pack 4

7+ Mathematics Pack 5

 

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: Geometry

7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value

7+ Mathematics: Measurement

7+ Mathematics: Fractions

7+ Mathematics: Statistics

 

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

 

Listening

 

The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the St Bede’s College 7+ entrance exam, helping your child learn how to follow instructions carefully:

 

7+ Listening Pack 1

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in St Bede’s College 7+ past papers. The information provided about St Bede’s College 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 St Bede’s College:

 

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

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