
Summer Fields School 8 Plus (8+) Exam: What You Need to Know
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Introduction
Founded in 1864, Summer Fields School is an independent boys’ school for day and boarding pupils aged 8-13. The school is located in Summertown, Oxford on a 70-acre site surrounded by countryside.
Summer Fields is academically challenging and nurtures boys’ moral and cultural values, encouraging everyone to discover their own talents and interests. The school has an excellent record of winning awards and many of its pupils go on to top public schools.
Extracurricular activities at the school are varied and students are encouraged to pursue their interests outside of the classroom.
Summer Fields School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Information
Entry Level: 8 Plus (8+) exam
School Name: Summer Fields School
Description: Boys’ independent day and boarding preparatory school
Age range: 8-13
Size: 250 approx.
Fees: £10,120 per term (boarders), £7,053 (day)
Address: Mayfield Road, Oxford, OX2 7EN
Email (general enquiries): office@summerfields.com
Website: https://www.summerfields.com
Telephone (general enquiries): 01865 454433
Admissions: admissions@summerfields.com, 01865 459 204
Summer Fields School 8 Plus (8+) Admissions
Preparatory admission is normally in Year 4 (8+) for boarders and day pupils. The school also accept some boys at 9+ and 10+, subject to availability.
Registration
Parents can register their son from birth by contacting the school’s Registrar via email at admissions@summerfields.com, or on 01865 459 204 to request a registration form. Parents will be required to submit a non-refundable fee of £75 with the form.
Open Days and Visits
Parents are encouraged to visit the school during one of its open mornings, which are held throughout the school year. The events enable parents to meet staff and other prospective parents and to take a guided tour of the school, led by current pupils.
Parents can find out more about upcoming open events on the school’s website.
Summer Fields School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Format
All boys are invited to take assessments in:
- English (reading, writing, spelling and free writing)
- Maths
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Boys are admitted to the school on the strength of the assessments and a report from their previous school.
Summer Fields School 8 Plus (8+) Exam Practice Papers
English
Our 8+ English practice papers provide great preparation for the Summer Fields School 8 plus (8+) exam:
Full Practice Tests
Comprehension Skills
8+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar
The Complete Guide to 8+ Comprehension
Writing Skills
The Complete Guide to 8+ Writing
Mathematics
For 8+ Maths practice papers, the following papers will prove useful:
Full Practice Tests
Targeted Skill Development
8+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic
8+ Mathematics: Problem Solving
Non-Verbal Reasoning
For 8+ Reasoning practice, we recommend the following resources:
8+ Reasoning Pack 1 (Non-Verbal Reasoning sections)
8+ Reasoning Pack 2 (Non-Verbal Reasoning sections)
8+ Reasoning Pack 3 (Non-Verbal Reasoning sections)
8+ Reasoning Pack 4 (Non-Verbal Reasoning sections)
8+ Reasoning Pack 5 (Non-Verbal Reasoning sections)