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Ben C

Mr Ben C

13+

Poole


Subjects taught:
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, School Entrance Exams, 13+
Qualifications:
MSci Educational Leadership (2021), Qualified Teacher Status (2015). BEng Materials Science, Imperial College of Science and Technology (2008).
Pamela B

Mrs Pamela B

13+

Poole


Subjects taught:
Maths, Further Maths, School Entrance Exams, 13+
Qualifications:
NPQML (focused on raising attainment in Secondary Mathematics) MA Education (focused on Maths Anxiety) with Distinction, University of Nottingham (2018). PGCE Maths, University of Nottingham (2015). BSc (Hons) 1st Class Mathematics with Astronomy, University of Leicester (2014).
Dorinda M

Mrs Dorinda M

13+

Poole


Subjects taught:
SEN, English, Maths, EFL or ESL, SATs, English Literature, 11+, 13+, School Entrance Exams, English Language
Qualifications:
PTLLS L4 BBE Training, Kettering (2015). BA (Hons) English and Art, Christ Church College, University of Kent (1996)
Ben M

Mr Ben M

13+

Poole


Subjects taught:
English, School Entrance Exams, English Language, English Literature, 11+, 13+
Qualifications:
PGCE Secondary English, Hull University. BA (Hons) History with History of Art (1992).
JoAnn A

Mrs JoAnn A

13+

Poole


Subjects taught:
French, Spanish, 13+, School Entrance Exams
Qualifications:
PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Languages, John Moores University (2005). BA (Hons) French and Spanish with Translation and Interpreting Studies, University of Salford (2004)

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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 Poole schools performing?

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

Poole primary school performance:

The Poole area has 33 primary schools (one of the top being Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School with 28% of pupils achieving at a higher standard).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“High-quality systems for managing and checking all aspects of the school’s work ensure improvement planning is well targeted at weaker areas. These are then successfully addressed. The school is already tackling the weaker aspects identified during this inspection. It is exceptionally well placed to improve further. ”

The Poole 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 12% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%).

 

Poole secondary school performance:

The Poole area has 12 secondary schools (one of the top being Poole Grammar School with 93% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Disadvantaged pupils’ progress has fluctuated in recent years. Senior leaders’ actions to improve the progress of disadvantaged pupils have been largely successful. However, the progress of a minority remains too slow.”

The Poole local authority has an average of 51% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of % of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%).

Poole Ofsted ratings:

78% of Poole schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 6 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.

Source: Gov.UK Website

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