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Moyo S

Mr Moyo S

13+

Oakham


Subjects taught:
Maths, Economics, 13+, School Entrance Exams, Study Skills, Further Maths, Common Entrance Exams
Qualifications:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 2013 PGCE Secondary Maths, University of Greenwich (2011). BSc (Hons) Economics with Accounting, Loughborough University (2008).
Mark M

Mr Mark M

13+

Oakham


Subjects taught:
Latin, School Entrance Exams, 13+, Classical Civilisation
Qualifications:
QTS, Graduate Teacher Programme, Hertfordshire University (2006). BA (Hons) Classics, Oxford University (1992).
Gary L

Mr Gary L

13+

Oakham


Subjects taught:
Primary, SEN, Maths, Study Skills, SATs, 11+, 13+, School Entrance Exams
Qualifications:
National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), National College of School Leadership (2005); PGCE, University College of Wales (1993); BA (Hons) University College of Wales (1991).
Susan T

Mrs Susan T

13+

Oakham


Subjects taught:
Maths, History, English Language, English Literature, 13+, Common Entrance Exams, School Entrance Exams
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) History, Leicester University (1967).
Paul H

Mr Paul H

13+

Oakham


Subjects taught:
Primary, Maths, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese, 13+, Common Entrance Exams, Homeschool, SATs, School Entrance Exams, 11+
Qualifications:
PGCE Physics and Science, University of the West of England (2010). CELTA University of Cambridge (2004). BSc (Hons) Physics, University of Southampton (2001).

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What is the 13+ or Common Entrance Exam?

The 13+ or Common Entrance Exam is taken by pupils as part of the admissions process for Year 9 entry into academically selective Independent Schools at age 13. Common Entrance consists of examinations in Mathematics (three papers: a mental mathematics paper, plus written non-calculator and calculator), English (two papers), Geography, History, Religious Studies, Latin, Classical Greek, plus either a specialist Physics, Chemistry and Biology or a Combined Science. There can also be a choice of four languages: Spanish, French, German or Mandarin, assessed via listening, spoken and written papers. The only compulsory elements of the Common Entrance Exam are Maths, English and a Science, with each schools offering their own combination and subject requirements.

The Common Entrance Pre-Test

An increasing number of the most competitive Independent Schools have introduced a process of pre-testing, in response to increased demand for their places. It helps a school short-list the increasing number of applications that they receive, providing them with a earlier indicator of whether a child would be suitable for their school at age 10 or 11, as opposed to age 12 or 13. Pre-testing now often forms the first stage of the admissions process and normally takes place in Year 6 or 7. Children who perform well at this stage are usually offered a place, conditional to them passing Common Entrance in Year 8.

The Common Entrance Exam

There are three times each year that Common Entrance Exams take place: January, June (the most common month) or November. Candidates usually sit the Common Entrance Exam papers at their own Prep Schools and these are often marked by the preferred Senior School, who mark them immediately and will, if necessary, arrange with the Prep School to forward the papers to a second-choice school should the performance fall below the level of the first-choice school. Many schools also use the Common Entrance Exam results as the basis for awarding academic scholarships, but often may also carry out their own interviews, tests, or further examinations. Artistic, musical or sporting achievements are not examined by Common Entrance, but may be taken into account by reports or other means.

How are Oakham schools performing?

We connect you to the best teachers who work across several of the best primary and secondary schools in Oakham (some detailed below). This means we can reliably provide you with a local and experienced tutor that fits your needs.

Oakham primary school performance:

The Oakham area has 14 primary schools (one of the top being Oakham CofE Primary School with 15% of pupils achieving at a higher standard).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Pupils now make good progress from their starting points, with some accelerated progress in writing and mathematics. Disadvantaged pupils and those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make the same good progress as others.”

The Oakham local authority has an average of 67% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at primary school age (vs England's average of 65%). And has an average of 8% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%).

 

Oakham secondary school performance:

The Oakham area has 4 secondary schools (one of the top being Catmose College with 46% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Catmose College is an outstanding school led by an inspirational and visionary Principal, with strong and effective leadership and management at all levels, including the governing body. This is a highly successful school that is relentless in its quest to improve further. ”

The Oakham local authority has an average of 53% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 95% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%).

Oakham Ofsted ratings:

70% of Oakham schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 4 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.

Source: Gov.UK Website

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