How is the Bexley test marked?

Both tests are timed and consist of multiple-choice questions. You are required to mark your answers on a separate answer sheet, which is scored by computer. You should always check that you are marking your answer in the box that has the same number as the test question.

What is a good Bexley test score?

The minimum standardised score to be achieved is 216, while top applicants typically score over 246. Pupils who are able to score 80%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Bexley 11 Plus.

What is the pass mark for Bexley?

The Bexley Selection Test doesn't have a specific pass mark. Instead, the 180 students who achieve the highest scores are placed in the highest priority group for admission to their preferred school.

What is the pattern of the Bexley exam?

Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

Consists of two sections ➤ The paper begins with a reading passage, followed by a series of comprehension questions. Then there are questions that test two of the following three topics: Spelling, Punctuation and Sentence Completion.

What is the top 180 on the Bexley 11 plus?

There is no specified pass mark for the Bexley Selection Test. The 180 pupils with the highest scores automatically make up the highest priority group for places at their preferred school. The remaining children who took the test will then go through each school's admissions process if there are still places available.

11 plus Marking scheme- Kent and Bexley Entrances

What is the highest score on the Bexley 11+?

The test scores are weighted so that 50% is for verbal ability, and 25% each for numerical and non-verbal ability. The results are standardised: in other words, adapted to take account of your child's exact age. The highest possible score is 280.

What is the pass mark for Kent 11 plus?

On results day, you'll get 3 standardised scores: one for English, one for maths, and one for reasoning. You'll also get a total (aggregate) score. To pass the exam, your child will need a total score of 332 or more and no single score lower than 107. The test scores range from 69 to 141.

What is the format of the Bexley test 2023?

The test is in two separate booklets, one covering verbal skills and the other covering non-verbal and mathematical skills. Both tests are timed and consist of multiple-choice questions. You are required to mark your answers on a separate answer sheet, which is scored by computer.

What format is the Bexley 11+ exam in 2023?

There will be two test papers containing a mixture of questions on verbal reasoning and comprehension, non-verbal reasoning, and mathematical reasoning. Each paper will be divided into timed sections, and instructions will be given.

What time do Bexley 11+ results come out?

When are the results of the tests available? The Bexley 11+ results will be sent out via Bexley Local Authority on Tuesday 17th October 2023.

What is the top 180 Bexley test?

Each year, the top 180 children with highest scores are guaranteed a place at their preferred Bexley school. In 2019, the top 180 applicants all scored over 246. The highest possible score is 280, the lowest is 140.

What rank is Bexley High School?

Bexley High School is ranked #121 in the National Rankings.

How is Bexley Grammar School?

Our outstanding academic record speaks for itself and we are heavily oversubscribed. We stretch our children with a challenging curriculum including two foreign languages and all three separate sciences at GCSE. We raise aspirations, grow confidence and develop young people into compassionate leaders.

What percentage of people pass the Kent test?

Figures released today by Kent County Council (KCC) reveal 45.2% of children from the county passed the previously named 11+ - up from last year's 44.6%. This year, a total 17,037 children sat the exam, with 11,170 of those living in the county; the rest took the test from other local authority areas.

How many grammar schools are in Bexley?

Bexley Grammar School. Bexleyheath Academy. Blackfen School. Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School.

Does Bexley grammar have a catchment?

There is no catchment area for Bexley Grammar School. The highest-scoring 180 children are offered a place at the school regardless of how far they live from it. The places offered on distance (criteria 5 above) vary each year depending on the number of available places and where the applicants live.

What were the results of Bexley Grammar School 11?

Year 11 students set a new school record of 27.4% 9-8/A* grades! BGS students have set a new school record for A*/9-8 grades of 27.4% despite the tougher new GCSEs in 20 out of 29 subjects.

What are the 4 grammar schools in Bexley?

How long is the Kent 11+ test?

Kent Grammar Schools 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

An hour-long exam divided into two sections that cover English and Mathematics. Each section has a 5-minute practice exercise and a 25-minute test. An hour-long test that focuses on Reasoning.

What does deemed selective mean in Bexley?

Children who gain an age standardised test score in the Bexley Selection Test, which is above the standard prescribed by Bexley LA for admittance to selective schools in Bexley (these children are deemed selective) will be eligible to be considered for entry to Bexley Grammar School.

Is Bexley Grammar School free?

Bexley Grammar School is committed to the provision of free education for all registered pupils, where such education takes place wholly or mainly during School hours.

What is the total score for the Kent test?

Test scores range from 69 to 141. The highest possible total score is 423.

What is a good 11+ score?

80 or below represents the bottom 10% of the year group. 100 represents the average score for the child's year group. 120 or above represents the top 10% of children in that year group.

Is the Bexley 11 plus gl or cem?

Re: Bexley is moving from CEM to GL after September 2023? I understand that it may be continuing for 2023 exam but that will be the last CEM paper exam. They are offering online exams but most schools are not set up for online. Keep an eye on the Bexley entrance test page.

What percentage of kids pass the Kent test?

Practically, the end result of this standardisation is that a child needs to get around 78% right overall to be accepted into Grammar School but with no individual score below around 76%. This means that you must be good across the board. Around half of all the pupils who take the Kent Test, pass it.