Just as we understand that education is not a ‘one size fits all’ we also acknowledge that choosing a senior school for your child will be an individual journey for both parents and pupils. At Warlingham Park School we believe that preparing children for 11+ exams requires a comprehensive approach that focuses on both academic and emotional development. We work closely with parents to ensure that the transition to their child’s next school is a positive experience for all.
Our preparation for senior school starts in Year 3 where all children are introduced to verbal and non verbal reasoning, and regular tests are introduced. As children move through the school, they will be exposed to elements of the 11+ tests in their English and Maths and will learn how to plan, structure and write discursive, persuasive and book essays. They will have regular assessments with detailed written reports sent home twice a year.
Working together at our start of year information sessions you will hear how the process for senior school admissions work. At the end of Year 4 parents are invited to meet with the Head to discuss their child’s progress and in Year 5 a dedicated information session on the 11+ process is held for parents. At this session parents hear about open mornings, different schools within the area, important dates, scholarship opportunities - and have the chance to ask questions.
We run weekly sessions out of school hours dedicated to 11+ exams. These sessions run from the start of Spring Term in Year 5 to the end of Autumn Term in Year 6. We regularly assess your child's progress through mock tests and practice papers and identify areas of improvement and provide additional support or resources as needed.
The hour long sessions include:
