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St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

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Introduction

 

St Dominic’s Priory School is an independent, co-ed day school in the town of Stone, halfway between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Rated ‘Excellent’ in their last ISI Inspection, the school recently ranked 2nd best in Staffordshire for Maths and English GCSE results.

 

The curriculum covers art & design, biology, business, chemistry, drama & dance, English, MFL, geography, history, ICT, mathematics, music, PE, physics and religious education.

 

Through a rich and varied extra-curricular programme, the school further engages pupils in art, music and dance activities, as well as in a range of sports such as netball, football, tennis, trampoline, cricket, swimming, golf, cross-country and athletics. 

 

St Dominic’s Priory instills in pupils a love of learning early on and ensures that its friendly and happy environment enables their growth in all areas. Children are taught to focus not only on their academic achievements, but also on adopting values such as compassion and a sense of personal responsibility, which allows them to contribute positively to society after they finish school.

 

St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: 37 Station Road, Stone ST15 8ER

County: Staffordshire

Admissions info: admissions@stdominicspriory.co.uk or 01785 814181 (ext 2)

School type: Independent, co-ed day school 

Number of students: 160 (approx.)

Open day: October, March

11+ Exam date: November of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: CAT4 

 

Open Events for St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

The school hosts Open Morning in October and March, allowing prospective pupils to tour the campus with their families and meet current students, teachers and staff. There will also be an opportunity for a chat with the Head. More details are available from the admissions office. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

  

As a first step in the admissions process, you will be expected to complete an online enquiry form, which can be found at the bottom of this page. Entry to Year 7 is dependent upon performance in examinations, taking place in November of the year preceding entry. 

 

If your child receives an offer of a place, you should accept it by completing the relevant form and paying a returnable deposit of £250. The deadline for acceptance will be indicated in the offer letter.

 

St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

St. Dominic’s Priory School offers Academic Scholarships on the grounds of performance in entrance examinations. Art Scholarships are awarded following a formal one-hour assessment. Applicants must also submit two pieces of their own artwork.

 

Music Scholarships are offered following successful auditions, while Performing Arts Scholarships are available to applicants with exceptional talent in drama, dance and singing. Sports Scholarships are typically offered to applicants of outstanding sporting ability who compete at regional or national level.

 

Bursaries are awarded on the basis of availability of funds. To learn more, please click here or reach out to the school directly. 

 

St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The St Dominic’s Priory School 11+ exam consists of the following assessment:

 

  • Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)

 

The CAT4 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 St Dominic’s Priory School 11+ entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

Our practice tests help students become familiar with the style and layout of the St Dominic’s Priory School exams, 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 11+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.

 

Our mock tests are age-appropriate, yet still challenging, corresponding perfectly with the demands of a competitive 11+ entrance exam. They are available for immediate use after purchase. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the St Dominic’s Priory School 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

 

St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Online CAT4

 

The following Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) online practice tests are highly recommended for successful preparation for the St Dominic’s Priory School 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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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 St Dominic’s Priory School CAT4:

 

CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course

 

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CAT4 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 St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 11+ past papers. The information provided about St Dominic’s Priory School, Stone, 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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