Stretford Grammar School | Late Transfer (In-Year 12+ and 13+) Entry Information
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Introduction
Stretford Grammar School is a grammar school located in Stretford, in the Trafford borough of Greater Manchester. Its exam results are above the national average, with 92% of pupils achieving A*–C in at least five GCSEs. [1]
Stretford Grammar’s standard entry point is 11 Plus. However, the school also accepts applications from pupils interested in In-Year (Late) Entry. To assess pupils for late transfer, Stretford Grammar School administers the CAT4 online test.
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) covers four subject areas, each of them evaluating pupils’ Reasoning skills though standardised assessments.
Stretford Grammar School Late Transfer Admissions Information
These tests will be taken at Stretford Grammar School in October of the year preceding entry. Reports from your child’s current school will also be requested.
In order for them to be considered for a place, you will be asked to:
– Complete the online Application form by mid-May of the year preceding entry;
– Return the Common Application Form to the home LA by late October.
In the case of a tied ranking for the last available place, proximity to the school will be taken into consideration. Postcodes included in the priority area are M32, M33, M41, M15 and M16 (both within Trafford and Manchester) and M21, this being the next closest postcode to the school.
The deadline for offer acceptances is in mid-March of the calendar year of entry.
Stretford Grammar School Late Entry Exam Information
Address: Granby Road, Stretford, M328JB
County: Greater Manchester
Admissions info: [email protected] or 0161 865 2293
School Type: Coeducational grammar school
Number of Students: 755 (approx.)
Exam Type / Board: CAT4
As part of the assessment process for Year 7 entry, your child will be asked to complete the CAT4 assessment.
Based on performance in this test, schools can judge pupils’ progress over the academic year and hence make admissions decisions.
This assessment is an effective way for schools to understand pupils’ strengths and weaknesses and to personalise learning and adapt teaching.
Stretford Grammar School Late Transfer Exam Format
The CAT4 assessment will cover Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.
– The Verbal Reasoning section examines problem-solving skills using words.
– The Non-Verbal Reasoning section covers problem-solving using shapes and patterns, rather than words.
– The Spatial Reasoning section assesses your child’s ability to identify shapes and how they change.
– The Quantitative Reasoning section tests their ability to solve problems using numbers.
Stretford Grammar School Late Transfer Practice Tests and Courses
Our CAT4 practice tests and courses are very accurate, ensuring that your child’s preparation is targeted and efficient. Read on to learn more!
CAT4 Practice Tests
Our highly rated CAT4 practice tests are available to take online immediately after purchase. Each module is marked automatically and can then be reviewed. Answers and explanations are provided for every question, as well as comparative ranking statistics on a per module basis so that you can precisely determine your child’s strengths and weaknesses. These practice tests are specifically designed for CAT4 Levels D and E, which are taken in Year 7 and 8 for 12+ and 13+ entry, respectively.
12+ CAT4 PRACTICE TESTS
CAT4 – Level D – Practice Test 1
CAT4 – Level D – Practice Test 2
CAT4 – Level D – Practice Test 3
CAT4 – Level D – Practice Test 4
CAT4 – Level D – Practice Test 5
13+ CAT4 PRACTICE TESTS
CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 1
CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 2
CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 3
CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 4
CAT4 – Level E – Practice Test 5
CAT4 Video Courses
The following online video courses cover each section of the CAT4 exam. Each course consists of a series of lessons and step-by-step explanations. These will help your child recognise the underlying patterns to look out for in this assessment and thus master the required Reasoning techniques. The courses cover every possible question type that could potentially come up in the CAT4 test for 12+ and 13+ entry.
CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Course
CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course
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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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