Beths Grammar School » Late Transfer (In-Year 12+ and 13+) Entry Information
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Introduction
Beths Grammar School (known locally as Beths) is a boys’ grammar school located in Bexley, in South-East London. Founded in 1945, it became a grammar school in 1976 and generally performs well above average within the borough. [1]
The curriculum is broad and challenging, encompassing a broad range of intellectually and creatively stimulating subject areas such as maths, English, computing, geography, history, science, technology, religious studies, art, drama and MFL, including Mandarin, French and Spanish.
An array of sporting pursuits is also on offer, engaging students in a number of activities, ranging from basketball, volleyball and table tennis to football, tennis and rugby.
In line with its culture of innovation, supported by the use of latest technology, the school centres its ethos on enabling boys to make full use of the opportunities provided to them and perform to the best of their abilities.
Besides its standard entry point (11+), the school also accepts late entry applications. To assess pupils for late transfer, Beths Grammar School administers the CEM Select test.
CEM Select is created by the Centre of Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM), which is part of Cambridge Assessment.
Beths Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year 12 Plus & 13 Plus) Entry Admissions Information
These tests will be taken at Beths Grammar School or some other grammar school in Bexley. Dates for the assessment will be specified in the letter sent out by Beths.
In order for your son to be considered for the assessments, you should complete and submit one of the following forms:
- The Grammar In Year Application Form;
- Bexley In Year Application Form.
If your child is not currently attending a Bexley school, the Bexley In Year Application Form will give them access to all of the schools in Bexley rather than just the selective schools.
In the case of oversubscription, priority will be given to:
- Looked after children or previously looked after children.
- Students identified by the LA as achieving one of the highest scores in the selection tests.
- Pupils whose siblings are already attending the school.
- Children who live closest to the school.
Distance will be measured in a straight line from the applicant’s home address to Beths Grammar School entrance.
Beths Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year) Entry Exam Information
Address: Hartford Road, Bexley DA5 1NE
County: Kent
Admissions info: [email protected] or 01322 556538
School type: Boys’ grammar school
Number of students: 1200 (approx.)
Open day date: October
Exam type / Board: CEM Select
As part of the assessment process for late transfer entry, your child will be asked to complete the CEM Select assessment.
The test contains a number of unusual question formats that your child is unlikely to have encountered before. These include drag and drop digits and sentence auto-completes.
The assessment will be divided into a series of highly time-pressured sections. Your child doesn’t necessarily need to complete all the questions in each section to do well.
Beths Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year) Entry Exam Format
The CEM Select assessment will cover the following areas:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Numerical Reasoning
The Verbal Reasoning section of the test assesses your child’s ability to solve problems using words, with a special focus on depth and breadth of vocabulary.
The Non-Verbal Reasoning section requires your child to solve problems using shapes and patterns with a main focus on one specific question type.
The Numerical Reasoning section assesses your child’s ability to solve problems using numbers and arithmetic.
Beths Grammar School Late Transfer (In-Year) Entry Exam Practice Tests
Our CEM Select practice tests are highly accurate, ensuring that your child’s preparation is targeted and efficient.
Each timed module is marked automatically. Your child will then be able to review every question in detail with clear step-by-step explanations.
Statistical averages, based on the scores of other students who have taken the same practice test, are provided so you can get an idea of your child’s relative performance against their peer group. Click the below links to learn more and purchase:
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CEM Select – Letter Connections
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The information in this post was correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
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