The Belvedere Academy 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details

Introduction

 

The Belvedere Academy is an all-ability, state-funded secondary school for girls in Liverpool. It was founded in 1880 as Liverpool High School and became an Academy in 2007, as one of the first two independent schools in the UK to do so. [1]

 

Boosting pupils’ skills in all areas of the curriculum, the school provides expert teaching for a broad range of subject areas, including English, mathematics, science, RS, history, geography, MFL, drama, creative arts, music, ICT and PE.

 

Numerous enrichment opportunities are also on offer, ranging from Mindfulness, Debate Club, Netball and Maths High Achievers to Lego Club, Animation, Choir and Combined Cadet Force (CCF). CCF is a Leadership Programme through which pupils learn about self-discipline, loyalty, respect and resilience whilst developing strong leadership roles and cooperation skills. The broad selection of CCF pursuits includes drill, rope work, chart work, afloat activities, naval communications and courses. [2]

 

The school’s impressive alumni community, spanning all over the world, ensures that girls benefit from a number of mentoring programmes, business networking and social events. In line with the Belvedere ethos, expectations from students are high and the learning community is diverse and respectful of individuality, strongly encouraging self-belief and independent thought.

 

The Belvedere Academy 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information

 

Address: 17 Belvidere RD, Princes Park Liverpool L8 3TF

County: Merseyside

Admissions info: info@belvedereacademy.net or +44 (0)151 727 1284

School type: Academy secondary school for girls

Number of students: 833 (approx.) 

Open events: June and September

Exam date: October of Year 6

Exam type / Board: Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)

 

Open Events for The Belvedere Academy 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Open Events allow families and their daughters to visit the school’s campus and learn first-hand what it means to be part of the Belvedere community. Staff will be available for informal discussions about the academic provision and admissions process. Please click here to learn more.

 

The Belvedere Academy 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

  

The school admits 155 girls into Year 7. Applications are made in accordance with Liverpool LA’s co-ordinated admission arrangement. Hence, you will be asked to submit two forms in order for your daughter to be formally included the admissions process:

 

• The Belvedere Academy Application Form – to be submitted by the deadline in September of the year preceding entry.
• The Preference Form – to be submitted to the home local authority by the deadline in October (please consult the LA regarding the exact date).

The entrance assessment morning will take place in early October, assessing your daughter’s Verbal, Non-Verbal, Numerical and Spatial Reasoning skills. Offers of places are made in March.

 

The Belvedere Academy 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Prizes and scholarships are available exclusively to Sixth Formers.

 

The Belvedere Academy 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Belvedere Academy 11+ exam consists of the following tests:

 

• Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)

 

The CAT4 test 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 Belvedere Academy 11+ entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for The Belvedere Academy 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

One of the best ways to prepare your child for a competitive 11+ 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.

 

By getting used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure, your child will gain a significant advantage over other candidates who prefer a less structured approach towards preparation for a competitive Year 7 entrance exam.

 

We highly recommend that you make use of our practice tests in order to increase your child’s confidence ahead of exam day. They are available for immediate download, print and use after purchase.

 

Our recommendations to help your child prepare for The Belvedere Academy 11 plus entrance examination can be found below.

 

The Belvedere Academy 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests

 

Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)

 

The following Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) online practice tests and courses are highly recommended for successful preparation for The Belvedere Academy 11+ CAT test. They will familiarise students with the various modules and question types that will come up in the exam. The practice tests are specifically designed for 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

 

CAT4 Level C Practice Tests Bundle

 

 

CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Spatial Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Verbal Reasoning Course

 

CAT4 Level C Video Courses Bundle

 

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in The Belvedere Academy 11+ past papers. The information provided about The Belvedere Academy 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.