11+ Torbay
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Torbay LA
Margaret Dennison
Strategic Director for Children, Children's Services, Torbay Borough Council, Oldway Mansion, Paignton, Devon TQ3 2TE
Telephone: 01803 208208
Fax: 01803 208225
Email: frank.weeple@torbay.gov.uk
Website: www.torbay.gov.uk
As the schools have Foundation status, and are therefore admission authorities in their own right, the tests are arranged and administered by the schools themselves. The local authority does not involve itself in any part of the testing process. Parents should contact the schools directly regarding any eleven plus examination queries.
Torbay Grammar Schools
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School
- Torquay Boys' Grammar School
- Torquay Girls' Grammar School
- Westlands School
What happens if I want my child to take the 11+?
If you want your child to attend a grammar school or have a place in the selective stream at Westlands School he/she will have to be tested.
The 11+ tests consist of 4 papers as follows:
a) Churston Ferrers Grammar School – two verbal reasoning tests, a mathematics test and an English test.
b) Torquay Boys’ Grammar School – two verbal reasoning tests, a mathematics test and an English test.
c) Torquay Girls' Grammar School – two verbal reasoning tests, a mathematics test and an English test.
d) Westlands School – two verbal reasoning tests a mathematics test and an English test.
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The tests for all schools will take place on Saturday 15 and 22 November. Further information about the tests can be obtained from the schools.
How are places allocated?
Places are allocated using “admission arrangements”. These admission arrangements vary from school to school.
Before you apply for a place get to know the arrangements so you can judge the chances of getting a place for your child. Admission arrangements say how many places are available, explain any special entry requirements and how places are allocated if too many pupils want to go to a school.
Churston Ferrers Grammar School
REGISTRATION FORM FOR 11+ TESTS September 2010
Admissions Policy for admission to Year 7 in September 2010
INTRODUCTION
ADMISSIONS
ADVICE TO PARENTS
OPEN DAYS
APPLICATIONS
AGE OF APPLICANTS:
TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
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14 November 2009
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21 November 2009
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Verbal Reasoning Test
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Verbal Reasoning Test
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English Test
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Mathematics Test
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ADJUDICATION
CATEGORY A
CATEGORY B
CATEGORY B
ALLOCATION OF PLACES
At the conclusion of the allocation process the Local Authority will be sent a ranked list of the children. The Local Authority will be responsible for advising parents of the school allocated.
POST ALLOCATION
Parents may request a meeting with the school to explain why it has not been possible to offer a place.
TIMETABLE FOR ADMISSION FOR YEAR 7 IN SEPTEMBER 2010
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14 July 2009
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Open Day at the School
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22 September 2009
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Open Evening at the School
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Friday 16 October 2009
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Deadline for receipt of the Common Application Form by the L.A and for the School to receive a Registration Form
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Saturday 14 November 2009
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Verbal Reasoning Test
English Test
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Saturday 21 November 2009
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Verbal Reasoning Test
Mathematics Test
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30 November and 1 December 2009
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Tests arranged for children unable to take the examinations in November.
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Before the end of the Christmas Term
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Primary school Headteachers receive requests to provide academic information on behalf of Category B candidates.
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January 2010
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Admissions Panel meets to determine the rank order of candidates.
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1 March 2010
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Local Authority advise parents of results.
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10 March 2010
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Deadline date for parents to submit a request to meet representatives of Churston Ferrers Grammar School
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30April 2010
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Deadline for parents to submit an Appeal Request to Torbay LA Democratic Services
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Summer Term 2010
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Independent Appeals Panel meets to discuss Parental Appeals.
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Torquay Boys' Grammar School
OPEN DAY DATES FOR 2009
For pupils wishing to take the entrance tests in November 2009, for entry to the school in September 2010, the Open Days will be held on Tuesday, 7th July 2009 and Thursday, 17th September 2009. Tours of the school will take place at 9.30 a.m., 2.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. Just come along to whichever tour is most convenient.
11+ ENTRANCE TESTS 2009 - INFORMATION
DATES
Two Saturday mornings have been allocated for the tests:
Saturday 14th November - Verbal Reasoning Test/English Test
Saturday 21st November - Verbal Reasoning Test/Maths Test
Details of the tests are given below.
REASONING TESTS
There are two Verbal Reasoning Tests (50 minutes each). Neither test incorporates a familiarisation exercise. Both tests are answered using separate OMR sheets. The highest scoring paper will be regarded as the final VR test mark.
MATHEMATICS
The paper is based primarily on the NC KS2 scheme of work levels 1-5. However, there are opportunities for pupils to demonstrate problem solving skills above this level.
Number work will include the use of the four operations: fractions, decimals, percentages, approximations and recognition of simple number patterns.
Shape, space and measures will include work on areas: perimeters, volumes, symmetry, angle measurement and co-ordinates.
Handling data problems will require the use of interpretation and statistical diagrams and a knowledge of simple probability. Pupils should be familiar with the terms mean, median and mode.
In addition the paper will contain questions of a more general puzzle type nature to test the pupils' problem solving skills.
Answers to be written on the question paper, no calculators required. (This is not a multiple choice paper). Time allowed - ONE HOUR.
ENGLISH
The paper will consist of two sections.
Section A: Comprehension Exercise - There will be a passage of one to two sides of A4 to read.
Approximately 20 multiple choice questions to answer on a separate answer sheet.
Section B: Free Writing - There will be several topics, pupils choose one to write about. Careful attention should be given to correct spelling and grammar.
Time allowed - ONE HOUR - suggested equal time be given to each section.
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REGISTRATION FORMS
Please return completed registration form by: FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER
We will acknowledge your application and in due course you will be provided with further details regarding the procedure for the test days.
| Registration Form |
| Admissions Policy 2010 |
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
ADMISSION POLICY FOR YEAR 7 IN SEPTEMBER 2010
Torquay Girls' Grammar School is a Foundation School and is therefore responsible for managing its own admissions. This is done in co-operation with the Local Authority to ensure that as many parents as possible obtain a place for their daughter at the school of their choice. Admission is based on academic ability and this is determined through a number of tests. The Planned Admission Number (PAN) for Year 7 in September 2010 is 120 girls and is determined by the physical space available for teaching.
Open Day and Tours
Open Day for entry to Y7 in 2010 is on Wednesday, 23rd September 2009. There are two possible sessions; one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The admissions procedure will be explained and you will have a chance to tour the school, meet the staff, speak to the girls and ask questions. Times will be; 2.00pm to 3.30pm and 6.45pm to 8.30pm. If you are unable to make this date then please contact the Headteacher's PA to organise an individual tour.
How to Apply
You must complete two forms;
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The Common Application Form is available from your daughter's Primary School. A copy of this should be returned to (i) her school, (ii) the LA by 16th October 2009. You can also apply online for school places rather than complete a paper form. The website address is www.torbay.gov.uk Information will be shared between this school and other admission authorities to ensure that no parent has submitted more than one application.
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The Examination Registration Form which you can access from the school website or by contacting the school. This form enables us to inform you of the test arrangements (Note - This form on its own is not an application; you must also submit the Common Application form).
The Selection Tests
The selection tests will take place at the school on Saturday, 14th November and Saturday, 21st November 2009 at 9.00am. Full details will be sent to everyone who applies for a place.
The tests will comprise:
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Verbal Reasoning Test 1
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Verbal Reasoning Test 2
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English Test
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Mathematics Test
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There will be two Verbal Reasoning tests, one Mathematics paper and one English paper. Girls who are achieving in the top 25% of their age group at Primary School should be able to cope with the tests. For example if a girl's teacher believes she is likely to achieve Level 5's in her KS2 English, Maths and Science SATs at the end of Y6 then this would be a good indicator that she will be of a sufficient standard.
Verbal Reasoning Tests are supplied by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), and will be marked in accordance with their regulations. These are multiple choice tests. The highest Verbal Reasoning Score attained, of the two papers, will be regarded as the final mark for that element. Results will be standardised to take into account age differentials.
The English and Mathematics tests will be set by Torquay Girls' Grammar School in collaboration with Churston Ferrers Grammar School in accordance with the Attainment Targets of the National Curriculum Key Stage 2. The English paper has both reading and writing components whilst the Maths is a free response paper. The tests will be marked internally.
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Children who are unable to take the tests on either of these dates, due to illness or other acceptable reason, will be offered the opportunity to take the tests at a later date. This must be discussed with the school at the earliest opportunity.
ALLOCATION OF PLACES
CATEGORY A
CATEGORY B
CATEGORY B
ALLOCATION OF PLACES
At the conclusion of the allocation process the Local Authority will be sent a ranked list of the children. The Local Authority will be responsible for advising parents of the school allocated.
POST ALLOCATION
Parents may request a meeting with the school to explain why it has not been possible to offer a place.
Parents and students are also welcome to make an appointment at another time to see the school if they wish to do so.
Tied places
For ties in both 120th place in Y7 and in the late admissions tests the order of priority will be;
- A child in care
- A girl with a sister at the school
- By direct line distance from home to the school at the time of application.
SEN
Children with a statement of Special Educational Need, where Torquay Girls' Grammar School is named on the statement, have an entitlement to attend.
Westlands School
The transfer from Primary to Secondary School is co-ordinated by Torbay Local Authority. You can find all the information you need at www.torbay.gov.uk by following the links to Education and Learning, Schools then Admission and Transfers. If your child attends a Primary School in Torbay you will receive an information booklet, known as TIPS1, from the Local Authority in early September of Year 6.
Westlands is a Bilateral School. This means that we have a limited number of places for students who have achieved 'selective' standard when taking the 11+ exam, alongside the majority of our School population which is made up of mainstream (non-selective) places. Generally, we are able to offer 'selective' places to students from a wider geographical area than our 'non-selective' students. This is because the number of students reaching 'selective' standard and therefore gaining a 'selective' place, is less than those applying for a 'non-selective' place. If you wish to apply for a 'selective' place please ensure that you tick the relevant box when you complete the application form, either online or on the paper form inside the TIPS1 booklet.
