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

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Introduction

 

St Dunstan’s College is a co-educational independent school in Catford, south-east London. Founded in 1888, St Dunstan’s is widely recognised for its innovative technical curriculum. It is also considered an independent school unlike the others in the area, mainly due to its accessibility and the fact that it caters for pupils from varied backgrounds. [1]

 

Besides the core subjects of maths, English and science, pupils also study humanities, ICT, PE, MFL, music, art and PSHEE, among others. Through the Forder Programme of co-curricular activities, the school significantly enhances the learning experience, enabling children to boost their skills while making independent decisions about how they want to spend their free time.

 

A number of cutting edge facilities are on offer, including the Learning Resource Centre, which fuses the features of a traditional library with digital resources, and the Great Hall of St Dunstan’s, where assemblies, musicals and plays regularly take place. For pupils with interests in sports, the school provides  two large playing fields, a sports hall, a gym & fitness studio and a 33-metre indoor swimming pool. [2]

 

The pupil-centred education at St Dunstan’s allows each child to flourish at their own pace while partaking in endeavours within a nurturing and safe environment. Offering structured lessons to inspire and engage the entire class, the school ensures that students learn without pressure and hence secures their harmonious transition into Senior School. 

 

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

 

Address: Stanstead Road, London, SE6 4TY

County:  Greater London

Admissions info: jsadmissions@stdunstans.org.uk or 020 8516 7226

School type: Independent, co-ed day school 

Open days: In the Spring and Autumn Terms

7+ Exam date: January of Year 2

 

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

 

Visits are strongly encouraged by the school, as they provide prospective families with the opportunity to explore the extensive facilities on campus and learn about the admissions process first-hand. Depending on your preference, you and your child can attend the Open Events or schedule a personal tour. More details are available here

 

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

 

The admissions process for Year 3 applicants involves academic examinations and assessments of behaviour & social skills. The quality of your child’s references and school reports will also be taken into consideration.

 

The 7+ examinations are set to take place in January of the calendar year of entry. Offers of places are typically made at the end of the same month. 

 

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

 

Scholarships and bursaries are available to Senior School applicants only.

 

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

 

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

 

  • English
  • Mathematics

 

The English exam tests comprehension and writing skills, including inference, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and oral skills.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To successfully prepare your child for the 7+ 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 papers offer exactly that and much more.

 

Aside from reflecting the demands of the 7+ 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. 

 

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

 

St Dunstan’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 Dunstan’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 Dunstan’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 Dunstan’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 Dunstan’s College 7+ past papers. The information provided about St Dunstan’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 Dunstan’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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