Guidance for entry at 11+ - Forest School
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Sample Papers
Guidance for entry at 11+ 11+ sample Maths and English
papers can be downloaded
from the School website, www.
forest.org.uk
Forest School offers approximately Selection Criteria
140 places for boys and girls at Siblings
age 11 in September each year. Examination - performance in
Whilst we appreciate the desire to keep
They will join our pupils from English and Mathematics (page 3).
families together, parents should be aware
the Preparatory School to form Reference - a written, confidential that there is therefore no guarantee or
eight single-sex classes in Year 7. report from the candidate’s current expectation that a sibling will be offered a
Competition for places is high; school. place.
700 candidates applied for places
in 2020. Interview - We are acutely aware Parents of twins or other multiples applying
that due to COVID-19 pupils of all for places together should also be aware that
ages have had an extremely disrupted the outcome of each child’s application may
From age 11-16 years, girls and boys are learning experience with the majority differ from the other(s).
taught separately for all lessons and come of schools closed for months to all
together for assemblies, clubs, trips, lunch but a limited number of children. Likewise, siblings applying at the same
and break times. At age 16 pupils will join This means we will be interviewing time for different entry points may receive
co-educational classes for Sixth Form study ALL registered pupils before they sit different outcomes. If we have to decide
(in the Preparatory School, pupils are taught the Entrance Exam, as opposed to between two or more candidates who
together from age 4 then taught separately only interviewing the top performing meet our entrance criteria, we may give
from age 7 to 11 years). pupils after the exam as in previous preference to twins (or other multiples),
years. This will enable us to identify siblings or children with a particular skill,
Requirements for Entry in potential in pupils who may not talent or aptitude.
September 2021 perform as well as they otherwise
might in the Entrance Exam.
Candidates should have reached the age of Interviews will be held via Microsoft
11 before 1 September 2021. Applications
Taster Mornings
Teams. Please note following the
must be received by Midday on Friday 27 interview ALL applicants will be We will hope to hold our two
November 2020. Parents are required to invited to sit the entrance exam on Taster mornings on Wednesday
complete the online registration form via the 11 January 2021.
our website www.forest.org.uk and submit 24 February and Friday 26
a non-returnable registration fee of £150 February 2021 for candidates
(overseas registrations are £200). who have been offered a place at
Forest School.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Assisted Assisted Places. This is consistent with our
Places stated ambition to ensure that fee remissions
are increasingly targeted at those with the
Academic, Music and Sport Scholarships are
greatest financial need, an approach shared
offered at 11+ entry. Academic Scholarships
by other leading London Independent Day
are awarded based on a combination of
Schools in response to the affordability gap
exceptional performance in the entrance
that can prevent able children benefitting
examination and a scholarship interview
from an independent school education.
and, once awarded, are subject to annual
review.
The 25% cap will not affect the current
holders of scholarships of more than 25%
Academic, Music and Sport Scholarships
and there will be no change to the fee
are not means-tested and are awarded in
remissions that have already been awarded
percentage increments up to 25% of full
under our existing Scholarship scheme. The
fees. 25% of full fees is the maximum non-
25% limit will only apply to those pupils
means-tested fee remission awarded in
applying for a place in September 2021.
respect of any one pupil, whether in one
Over the next two years, non-means tested
area of excellence or in a combination of
scholarships will be subject to ongoing
one or more areas of excellence.
review. Again, this will not affect existing
recipients.
Bursaries are means-tested and are awarded
in addition to Scholarships, up to and
Parents are asked to refer to the income
including the total remission of fees; in
bands on the School website to determine
other words, a free place. Candidates are
eligibility for bursarial assistance.
only considered for a Bursary if they meet
the criteria for either an Academic, Music
In addition to the bursary money offered in
or Sport Scholarship (or combination
conjunction with a scholarship as outlined
of these) meaning Bursaries are awarded
above, we also offer separately eight 11+
in conjunction with a Scholarship fee
Assisted Places (100% fee remission i.e. a
remission (which as above are awarded in
free place at Forest). Assisted Places will be
increments up to a maximum of 25%).
awarded based on greatest financial need.
Please visit our website for more details and
The change to the maximum Scholarship
complete Form 1 in the first instance to
award from September 2021 means that
confirm your eligibility.
more funds will be available for means-
tested fee remissions such as Bursaries and
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Academic Scholarships
Following the Entrance Examination,
high-achieving applicants will then be
invited back to Forest for a scholarship
interview.
Entrance Examination
In light of COVID-19 we are reducing
the duration of both the English paper
and Maths paper to 45 minutes. This will
limit the time candidates spend on the
School site and allow us to run more exam
sessions of fewer pupils throughout the day
if necessary.
Mathematics - 45 minutes (non-calculator)
with questions on numerical skills and
reasoning. Questions require arithmetical
knowledge such as addition, multiplication
and fractions. There are problems to solve
in a variety of contexts, some of which the
pupils may not have met before. These will
be explained in the question.
We are looking for candidates who can use Music Scholarships at 11+ for 2021 MUSIC
logical and creative thinking when problem- One of the largest and liveliest Music
solving. Departments in London. Our pupils regularly At Forest we are looking for
go on to study music at top universities and bright, enthusiastic young
This year there will be separate answer sheet conservatoires, often winning scholarships. musicians with potential and
on which to write the final answers. This Entry - What we look for the necessary qualifications
will be clearly explained in the examination. to lead by example our bands,
Although we are looking for future potential
and ongoing commitment, rather than past
choirs and orchestras in the
English - 45 minutes future.
Questions will assess reading and achievement, pupils who receive 11+ Music
comprehension. Scholarships are generally of the following
minimum standard: Grade 4-5. Auditions
We are looking for evidence that applicants Music Scholarship auditions take place
have clearly understood what has happened We ask that all new Music scholars joining
the School at 11+ continue with Music as from Tuesday 12 January to Thursday 14
in the passage. Candidates who do well January 2021. Applicants should offer
demonstrate that they can understand an academic subject until at least GCSE. All
recipients of a Music Award are expected to performances on at least one instrument
layers of meaning and show sensitivity to (which may be voice) and will be asked to
the writer’s use of language. contribute fully to the musical life of the
School, which will be monitored in an sight-read, sight-sing and answer questions
annual scholarship review meeting. on music in general.
In relation to the passage, there will be one Scholarships are awarded based on the
question giving candidates the opportunity online application form, any reports
to write creatively, either in a short piece of Applications
provided (including exam marks where
fiction or non-fiction. Here, we are looking relevant) and performance on the day.
• Application can be made by ticking
for original and accurate writing. Candidates
the appropriate box on the online
who do well write in an imaginative and Pre-Audition advice
registration.
engaging manner.
• Candidates will then be sent a link The Director of Music, Mr Iain McGregor,
The sample paper on our website is to an online music application form, is always delighted to meet with prospective
longer than the 45 minute paper we will uploaded copies of mark sheets from scholars prior to audition in order to assist
be administering in 2021. the most recent practical examinations in preparation for these important events.
taken and any competitions entered.
However, it gives a good indication of the All candidates applying for a Music
types of question which will be asked. • A music report from each instrumental/ Scholarship must meet the academic
vocal teacher should also be attached - standard for entry into the School. The
this must include an assessment of the entrance examinations will take place at
candidate’s musical ability, experience Forest School on Monday 11 January 2021.
and potential for the future.
Samantha Roach
sroach@forest.org.uk
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Applications
SPORT Application for a Sport Scholarship can be
made by ticking the relevant box on the
Forest School has a long- registration form. Candidates will then be
standing tradition for excellence sent a link to the online sport application
when it comes to sport. form, which will ask for detailed sporting
achievements.
Assessment
• Candidates will choose to be assessed
in one of the School’s major sports and
will also take part in other sporting
activities in order to assess athletic
potential.
• The presentation of a sporting CV and
appropriate evidence of sporting ability
and involvement. Scholarships are awarded based on
• Initial assessment will take place week performance in this exam plus the online
commencing Monday 7th December application combined with performance on
with a reduced number of candidates the day.
Sport Scholarships at 11+ for 2021 participating per session, due to
government guidance restricting the All recipients of a Sport Scholarship are
Entry - What we look for expected to contribute fully to the sporting
number of visitors to the School.
Successful candidates must be able to life of the School in all three terms of the
• Shortlisted assessments will be held on academic year, which will be monitored in
demonstrate significant potential to
the 21 and 22 January 2021 an annual scholarship review meeting.
perform at a high level and, ideally, each
candidate must excel in one of the major
All candidates applying for a Sport Scholarship For further information please email
School sports (football, hockey, netball,
must meet the academic standard for entry
cricket, swimming and athletics).
into the School. Ben Adams
As a guide, candidates will usually be Director of Sport
The entrance examinations will take place at bda@forest.org.uk
performing at regional, county or district
Forest School on Monday 11 January 2021.
level or equivalent, however, we understand Admissions Office
that some candidates may not have had this admissions@forest.org.uk
opportunity at this age.
Key dates for 11+ entry September 2021
11+ Focused 11+ Bursary Application 11+ Academic Scholarship Interviews
Forest Experience Tours Form Deadline w/c Monday 18 January 2021
limited availability (Midday) Friday 11 December 2020
Monday 15 - Friday 19 June 2020 11+ Shortlisted Sports
11+ Receipt of School Scholarship Assessments
Virtual Open Day Reference Deadline Thursday 21 January 2021 (Boys)
Saturday 19 September 2020 (Midday) Friday 11 December 2020 Friday 22 January 2021 (Girls)
11+ Virtual Information Morning Offers Posted
11+ Sport Scholarship Assessments
Saturday 21 November 2020 w/c Monday 7 December 2020 Thursday 18 February 2021
Closing Date for Registrations (Boys and Girls) Taster Mornings
(Midday) Friday 27 November 2020 for candidates holding offers
11+ Entrance Exam Wednesday 24 February 2021
Monday 11 January 2021
11+ Interview (via Microsoft Teams) and Friday 26 February 2021
Saturday 28 November 2020 The Forest Experience Group Tours Tours
January - February 2021 offered to candidates holding offers
11+ Non-Academic
Scholarship Deadline Wednesday 24 February 2021
11+ Music Scholarship Auditions
Tuesday 12 January - and Friday 26 February 2021
(Midday) Friday 4 December 2020
Thursday 14 January 2021 Deadline for Acceptance of Offer
10am on Thursday 4 March 2021
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