West Buckland School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details
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Introduction
West Buckland School is an independent school in West Buckland, Devon. Founded in 1858, it was one of eight schools shortlisted for ‘Boarding School of the Year’ in the recent TES Independent School Awards. [1]
In the Prep department, the curriculum is aimed at equipping pupils with an all-round knowledge and skills in both academic and non-academic areas. Subjects included range from English, maths, science, humanities and MFL to art, drama, music, DT and games.
After classes, children get to choose from a broad selection of extras, boosting their interests, talents and abilities as they simultaneously develop firm friendships. Activities on offer include tennis, athletics, surfing, climbing, debating, current affairs, choir, craft club and swimming club.
One of the pillars of the pastoral care provision is the house system, which promotes a strong sense of belonging to a warm community. The four Houses compete against each other in sports, poetry, music, general knowledge, cross-country, running and art, maximising children’s capacity for teamwork. [2]
West Buckland Prep School benefits from a stunning 90-acre campus, shared with the Senior School. Surrounded by farmland, national parks and coastlines, the school provides an idyllic learning environment and offers some of the best facilities in the country, including a 25-metre indoor pool and the superb 150 Building Art and Design. [3]
West Buckland School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information
Address: Barnstaple, EX32 0SX
County: Devon
Admissions info: admissions@westbuckland.com or 01598 760178
School type: Independent, co-ed day and boarding school
Open events: In the Spring and Autumn terms
Open Events for West Buckland School 7 Plus (7+) Entry
Families are welcome to visit the school during their Open Day events. During these, both you and your child will meet the Prep Head and other key members of staff. Tours of facilities are also included, allowing you to experience first-hand what it means to be part of the West Buckland community. Please click here to learn how to book your spot.
West Buckland School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions
All candidates for Year 3 entry should be registered with the school. Online forms can be accessed on this page.
Although there are no formal assessments at this entry point, the school does offer a place following an examination of your child’s numeracy and literacy skills and considers the quality of their school reports, as well.
West Buckland School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships are only offered to Senior School applicants. Some bursarial support may be available to 7+ applicants. Please reach out to the school to learn more.
West Buckland School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format
The West Buckland School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:
- English
- Mathematics
The English exam examines 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 West Buckland School 7 Plus entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the West Buckland School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment
One of the best ways to prepare for a 7+ entrance exam is to use our practice tests. Getting to know the types of questions and the format of the actual exam will help boost your child’s confidence.
Aside from becoming familiarised with the exam format, our practice tests will ensure that your child responds to the questions in an efficient and effective manner.
They also provide an excellent opportunity for your child to practise working under time pressure. Whilst doing the tests under timed conditions, children can get used to answering questions quickly, with a close attention to detail.
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 West Buckland School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.
West Buckland School 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 West Buckland School 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:
Full Practice Tests
Comprehension Skills
7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1
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
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 West Buckland School entrance exam:
Full Practice Tests
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: Number & Place Value
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 West Buckland School 7+ entrance exam, helping your child learn how to follow instructions carefully:
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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in West Buckland School 7+ past papers. The information provided about West Buckland 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 West Buckland School:
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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