ARRANGEMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO

YEAR 7 IN SEPTEMBER 2010

Applications are welcomed from all families, whatever school their daughter attends and wherever they live. It is also important to note that all schools in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire operate an equal preference scheme for applications. This means that if your daughter is unsuccessful in the tests for our school,you do not jeopardise your chance of gaining a place at one of your lower preference schools if you put us first.

ENTRANCE TESTS

Pupils seeking admission into Year 7 take tests in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning. All tests are set to be appropriate for the pupils in their final year of the KS2 national curriculum. It is acknowledged that candidates are unlikely to have covered all of the work that is tested — the tests take account of this.

Mathematics (GL Assessment) – Time Allowed: 50 minutes
The Mathematics paper is based on work which candidates would normally cover during Key Stage 2 of the national curriculum. It covers most aspects of Key Stage 2, up to level 5, with some questions aimed at level 6.

English (GL Assessment) – Time Allowed: 45 minutes
The English paper tests comprehension, vocabulary and punctuation.

English Essay – Time Allowed: 35 minutes
In this paper candidates will be asked to produce an extended piece of writing. Attention will be given to the evidence provided of ability to spell, punctuate, organise ideas, use a variety of syntax and be aware of the effect on audience of the composition of the piece. This paper is set in conformity with Key Stage 2 of the national curriculum.

Verbal Reasoning (GL Assessment) – Time Allowed: 50 minutes
This test is designed to analyse a pupil’s academic potential and indicate areas of strengths or weakness. As this paper has been produced in order to be sat without prior knowledge there is an integral practice element.

GL Assessment Papers
For the three GL Assessment (Granada Learning Assessment) papers, questions are of a multiple-choice style, with candidates entering their answers on a pre-printed sheet. Scores achieved in these papers are standardised against national criteria by age.

All GL Assessment tests are designed to be taken to very strict time limits. Many pupils within a wide range of ability will be able to answer most of the questions, given sufficient time; our tests show a pupil’s ability to work accurately at speed, a vital aspect of their future work in a selective school. For this reason, no variation in this timing is permitted unless the applicant has a relevant statement of educational need, in which case a maximum of 25% additional time may be permitted. Any specific problems which may affect a girl’s performance which are not covered by a statement of educational need, should be drawn to the attention of the admissions panel by writing to the school. The admissions panel will take all such information into account when deciding on eligibility for entry to the school.

11+ Practice Papers – Author(s): GL Assessment and Letts Educational
GL Assessment produces packs of practice papers for the tests used, which are sold at major bookstores or can be purchased on-line from http://shop.gl-assessment.co.uk

GL Assessment 11+ Practice Papers (multiple choice)
English ISBN 9780 7087 03892
Mathematics ISBN 9780 7087 03885
Verbal Reasoning ISBN 9780 7087 03861

Please ensure that if there are any special circumstances regarding your daughter’s application, they are brought to the attention of the Headteacher in writing before the test date. If there is any reason why your daughter cannot sit the entrance tests on the correct date e.g. Illness, etc., please inform the Headteacher as soon as possible.

If girls attend for an examination they will be presumed to be well enough to sit the paper.

APPLICATIONS

Please remember:

• Applications must be made on your ‘home’ Local Authority Preference Form and returned to your Local Authority.
• Bournemouth Authority forms must be returned to them by noon on Friday, 23rd October 2009.
• No forms can be accepted at BSG.
• Notification of testing arrangements will be sent to parents week beginning Monday 16th November.
• Tests take place on the morning of Saturday, 28th November 2009 – 8.20am.
• Offers will be posted by all Local Authorities on 1st March 2010.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Please find below information on how to contact your Local Authority. If you live in:

Bournemouth Telephone: 01202 456223

or write to: Admissions Team
Dorset House
20-22 Christchurch Road
Bournemouth
BH1 3NL

 

Poole Telephone: 01202 261936

or write to: Children & Young Peoples Integrated Services
Poole Borough Council
Dolphin Centre
Poole
BH15 1SA
Email: school.admissions@poole.gov.uk

 

Dorset Telephone: 01305 228509

or write to: School Admissions Team
Dorset County Council
County Hall
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
Email: admissions@dorsetcc.gov.uk

 

Hampshire Telephone: 0845 603 5623

or write to: County Admissions Team
Hampshire County Council
Elizabeth II Court East
Winchester
SO23 8UG
Email: admissions.team@hants.gov.uk

 

 

 

ARRANGEMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO

YEAR 12 IN SEPTEMBER 2010

 

 

Year 11 students and their parents interested in joining the Sixth Form are invited to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 4th November.