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Stamford Senior School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

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Introduction

 

Stamford Senior School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in the market town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. It is part of the Stamford Endowed Schools along with Stamford Nursery and Stamford Junior.

 

The Year 7 curriculum comprises mathematics, English, biology, chemistry, physics, computing, history, geography, Latin, philosophy & ethics, PE, games, art, drama, design technology, music, and MFL (French or Spanish). [1]

 

Within the co-curricular programme, pupils take part in sailing, rugby or hockey and performing arts activities (musicals, theatre and clubs), and take educational trips and expeditions to places such as Costa Rica, Russia, Iceland, South Africa, Australia and India. [2]

 

The school’s dedicated and professional staff uses innovative teaching methods to fully promote and protect pupils’ wellbeing and ensure a strong academic foundation. The harmonious community of students of different backgrounds further broadens pupils’ horizons, equipping them with a wide range of experiences which prepare them for whatever path they choose in life.

 

Stamford Senior School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: Brazenose House, St. Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BE

County: Lincolnshire 

Admissions info: admissions@ses.lincs.sch.uk or +44 (0) 01780 750311

School type: Independent co-ed day and boarding school 

Open day: October, March, May

11+ Exam date: January of Year 6

 

Open Events for Stamford Senior School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Discovery Mornings comprise pupil-led tours of the school’s facilities and meetings with the teaching staff to discuss the curricular and co-curricular opportunities on offer. Booking is made via an online form.

 

Personal visits to the school, at a mutually convenient time, can be arranged with the Admissions Team. You can view the Stamford Endowed Schools’ exact location on the map below:

 

 

Stamford Senior School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

To apply for Year 7 entry, you should complete and return an application form together with an application fee of £100. Entry at 11+ is based on performance in the entrance exam and interview with a teaching staff member, as well as a positive school reference. Please note that a place may not be offered if the reference is unsatisfactory or has not been received.

 

The deadline for Bursary and Scholarship Applications is at the end of November, whilst the deadline for entrance examination applications is in December. The exam takes place the following month. Offers are issued in February, to be accepted by the deadline in March.

 

Stamford School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

At 11+, the school offers Academic, Sports, Drama, Art and Music Scholarships, as well as the Talented Athlete Development Award. For the Academic Scholarship, no additional application is required, since invitations to sit the scholarship assessment are sent out following your child’s successful performance in the entrance examination.

 

Scholarships carry a small financial award, however, they offer successful applicants the opportunity to engage in the Scholars’ Programme, which supports in-depth learning, incorporates mentoring and support, and gives students access to additional activities. 

 

For families who cannot afford the cost of school fees, Stamford offers financial support in the form of means-tested bursaries. The level of support will be dependent on your income, sometimes covering 100% of the fees.

 

To apply for bursary support, you must submit a separate application. The evaluation process includes an interview with the Head and a home visit. For more information, please refer to the Admissions Team.

 

Stamford Senior School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The 11+ exam at Stamford Senior School consists of the following assessment:

 

  • CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test)

 

The CAT4 measures 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 Stamford Senior School 11+ examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Stamford School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests successfully reflect the actual 11+ exam. They offer a methodical approach towards 11+ exam preparation which can help you identify the weak areas in your child’s knowledge base. 

 

Aside from identifying potential weaknesses, our resources will help you recognise your child’s strengths, and thus you will be able to adjust their study schedule accordingly. The preparation process should become a little less demanding with a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’.

 

Whilst age-appropriate, our mock tests are challenging, and are successfully used by hundreds of thousands of students every year. Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Stamford Senior School 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

 

Stamford Senior School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

 

Online CAT4 Practice

 

The following Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) online practice tests are highly recommended for successful preparation for the Stamford Senior School 11+ CAT. They help familiarise students with the various modules and question types that will come up in the CAT4 Level C, 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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The following Skill Practice Tests each focus on one module that will come up in the CAT4 Level C assessment, allowing you to target the specific modules that your child finds most challenging.

 

Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Matrices

CAT4 – Level C – Figure Classification

 

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 Stamford Senior School CAT4:

 

CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Spatial Reasoning Course

 

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 Stamford Senior School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Stamford Senior 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 Stamford Senior School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam

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