Wycombe High School 11+ Exam Secondary Transfer Test Information 2024

Introduction

 

Wycombe High School is an all-girls grammar school situated in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It was established in 1901 with only 18 students and 3 staff members. Presently, the school has more than 1300 enrolled pupils and has achieved academy status. Admission to the school depends on girls’ performance in the Secondary Transfer Test.  

 

The school’s curriculum is both extensive and flexible, with students’ particular interests being a primary concern. Wycombe High School is aware of the fact that the girls it educates will be the women who shape the future, and it designs its syllabus accordingly. Although the focus is on core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, pupils are equally encouraged to invest their time and effort into creative classes. 

 

Wycombe High School is heavily involved in the growth of its students beyond the classroom setting. It offers over 100 extra-curricular activities, some of which are managed by students themselves, providing a fantastic opportunity for them to develop their leadership and organisation skills. These activities range from drama, dance, and sports to philosophy and politics. 

 

The school aims to nurture limitless ambition and insatiable curiosity in its students. It motivates them to go after their dreams and instils the belief that there are no limitations to what they can achieve. Wycombe High School believes students’ school days should be the most enjoyable period of their life and seeks to create a joyful learning environment for its pupils.  

 

According to the Ofsted report, the school’s work is “Outstanding” across all categories. [1]

 

If you wish to learn more about the school, you can watch this video:

 

 

Wycombe High School 11 Plus (11+) Secondary Transfer Test Information 2024

 

Address: Marlow Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB

County: Buckinghamshire

Admissions info: office@whs.bucks.sch.uk, 01494 523961

School type: Grammar school for girls

Number of places in Year 7: 192 

Open event dates: July, October

Exam date: September

Pass mark: Aim for 75%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.

Exam type / Board: Secondary Transfer Test, GL Assessment

 

Wycombe High School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Wycombe High School determines Year 7 entry on the basis of pupil performance in the 11 Plus Secondary Transfer Test. The test is produced by GL Assessment and administered by Buckinghamshire County Council as part of its Coordinated Admissions Scheme.

 

Families are encouraged to visit Wycombe High School before applying for a Year 7 place. The school’s open events usually take place in July and October, providing opportunities for you and your child to tour the school, talk to staff members and meet current pupils.  

 

In cases where there are more successful applicants than available Year 7 places at Wycombe High School, the following oversubscription criteria are applied, giving priority to:

 

1. Looked After or previously Looked After Children
2. Girls living in the Area A catchment area who achieved a high score in the STT and are in receipt of Pupil Premium, Free School Meals or are eligible for Service Premium
3. Girls living in the Area A catchment area of the school
4. Girls who have a sister that attends the school and lives in Area A catchment area
5. Girls living in the Area B catchment area who achieved a high score in the STT and are in receipt of Pupil Premium, Free School Meals or are eligible for Service Premium
6. Daughter/s of a member of Wycombe High School staff
7. Girls who have a sister that attends the school and lives in Area B catchment area
8. Girls who achieved a high score in the STT and are in receipt of Pupil Premium, Free School Meals or are eligible for Service Premium
9. Girls that live closest to the school

 

If your child doesn’t meet the exam’s required score because of exceptional circumstances, you can seek a Selection Review. This process involves a panel endorsed by the Local Authority examining each situation individually. These reviews are completed before assigning grammar places. 

 

For more information about the school’s admissions procedures, please get in touch with them directly. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Wycombe High School

 

Girls who attend a state funded Buckinghamshire primary school will be automatically registered to sit the 11 Plus Secondary Transfer Test for Year 7 entry. If your daughter doesn’t attend a state funded Buckinghamshire primary school, you will have to register her for the STT through the Local Authority page. The closing date is in June.

 

Preference (CAF) forms should be completed and submitted prior to the October closing date to your Local Authority. On this form, you will be required to list your child’s preferred schools in ranked order. 11 Plus STT results are published in October, while the allocation of places is completed in March.

 

Is Wycombe High School part of a Consortium?

 

Wycombe High School belongs to The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) Consortium, which is made up of a group of schools that use the same entrance exam and share a very similar admissions process.

 

 

Does Wycombe High School have a catchment area?

 

Yes, Wycombe High School does have a catchment area, split into two sections. Pupils from Catchment Area A have priority over pupils from Catchment Area B.

 

Wycombe High School 11 Plus (11+) STT Exam Format

 

The exam board for the 11+ Test in Buckinghamshire is GL Assessment. The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test is split into two papers that test:

 

1. Comprehension, technical English and Verbal Reasoning
2. Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning and Mathematics

 

Each test paper lasts for approximately 45 minutes, and all questions are multiple-choice. The 11+ Secondary Transfer Test is weighted as follows:

 

• Verbal Ability – 50%
• Non-Verbal Ability – 25%
• Numerical Ability – 25%

 

All questions are answered on a separate answer sheet, with each correct answer gaining one raw age-standardised mark.

 

Before taking the Secondary Transfer Test, students will have the opportunity to take a Practice Test. The Practice Test aims to give students the experience of taking a test under exam conditions and to help familiarise them with the layout of the 11+ STT.

 

How to Prepare for the Wycombe High School Secondary Transfer Test?

 

At Exam Papers Plus, we advise that students create a revision plan in the early stages of their exam preparation and combine this with 11+ practice tests. These help track your child’s progress and allow you to understand your daughter’s strengths and weaknesses.

 

We strongly suggest setting up a study schedule, which includes studying ‘little and often’. The more prepared students feel before the assessment, the better they are likely to perform.

 

Our 11+ resources are used by thousands of students every year because they are practical and effective, successfully replicating the format, layout and timings of the actual test. They will significantly enhance your daughter’s confidence ahead of the exam, leading to improved performance and a greater chance of success.

 

Wycombe High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

 

The Wycombe High School STT scores are standardised, taking into account applicants’ ages and ensuring that no child is disadvantaged. All candidates with a standardised score above 121 will qualify for a place.

 

Pupils who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Wycombe High School 11+ test.

 

Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Wycombe High School 11+ exam. Please click here to learn more.

 

Wycombe High School 11 Plus (11+) STT Practice Exam Papers

 

For the 11 plus Wycombe High School Secondary Transfer Test, we recommend the following practice resources:

 

Pre-11+ practice tests

The Buckinghamshire Pre-11+ Practice Tests for Year 4 and 5 students are designed to introduce the exam format in a less challenging manner than the actual Buckinghamshire 11+ Exam. They build confidence and provide a simpler yet accurate overview of what to expect, thus laying a solid foundation for tackling more demanding 11+ Practice Tests.

 

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Full Practice Tests

The following practice tests are specifically designed to help your child prepare for the Bucks 11+ Exam. They provide excellent mock exam preparation, highlighting your child’s strengths and weaknesses:

 

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Skill Practice Tests: English

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11+ Sentence Completion

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Skill Practice Tests: Maths

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Full Practice Tests

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11+ Maths – Pack 3

11+ Maths – Pack 4

Skill Specific Practice

11+ Algebra

11+ Angles & Degrees

11+ BODMAS

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11+ Problem Solving – Pack 1

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Skill Practice Tests: Verbal Reasoning

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Full Practice Tests

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Skill Specific Practice

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11+ Letter Analogies

11+ Letter Calculations

11+ Letter Codes

11+ Letter Sequences

11+ Move a Letter

11+ Number Analogies

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11+ Related Words

11+ Rhyming Synonyms

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Skill Practice Tests: Non-Verbal & Spatial Reasoning

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NVR Full Practice Tests

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11+ Analogies

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11+ Horizontal Codes

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