Newstead Wood School 11+
Crucial 11+ info, past 11+ papers and practice 11+ papers for Newstead Wood School.
How to get into Newstead Wood School
Newstead Wood School is a selective secondary school in Bromley, London. To get into Newstead Wood School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Newstead Wood School with all the important information you need to know.
Admission Requirements
Newstead Wood School offers 168 places annually for Year 7 entry [1]. The school is a selective grammar school for girls aged 11 to 18 located in Orpington, Bromley. Boys are admitted to the sixth form but Year 7 entry is exclusively for girls.
Children born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2026 (see key dates). The school is regularly oversubscribed with an average of eight applications for one place [1].
The catchment area encompasses any permanent residence within a 9-mile radius of the school. Girls residing outside this catchment area are permitted to apply and take the selection test, however very few placements have been extended to those living beyond the 9-mile radius due to high demand [1].
Application Process
Families must complete two separate application processes to secure admission. Parents must first complete their Local Authority Application Form and state the school as one of their preferences, with the Common Application Form returned to the relevant local authority within the registration period.
The deadline to register for the 11+ exam at Newstead Wood School is 30th June 2025 (see key dates). Families must complete the Supplementary Information Form on the school website, which will be available from Thursday 1st May 2025 [1].
- Complete the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) through the school's online portal
- Submit the Common Application Form (CAF) to the local authority by 31st October 2025 (see key dates)
- Ensure all documentation is submitted before the respective deadlines
- Contact details available in the school information section
The Newstead Wood School 11+ Examination
The Selection Test consists of two papers - the first assesses Verbal Reasoning and the second assesses Non-Verbal Reasoning [1]. These papers are supplied by GL Assessment.
The exam takes place in September 2025 with children invited to one of two exam days (see key dates). Each paper lasts approximately 50 minutes to one hour. All questions are multiple-choice format requiring children to mark answer options on separate answer sheets [1].
- Verbal Reasoning: using logic and reasoning to solve problems with written information, including letters, words, symbols and numbers
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: using logic and reasoning to solve problems with visual information, including shapes, diagrams and pictures
- These subjects are not taught on the national curriculum, so daughters may not have seen these question types previously
- A specimen paper is available for purchase for £5 from school reception during term time
Selection Criteria and Standards
Girls applying to Newstead Wood School need to achieve a required standard of 210 marks - this is the final mark after scores from both papers have been added together and age-standardised [1].
The required standard is a standardised score of 210 marks unless this is not sufficient to meet the school's PAN of 168. Passing the 11+ does not guarantee allocation of a place as many grammar schools are often oversubscribed with qualified children.
When oversubscribed, the school applies priority criteria giving preference to:
- Girls who live within the 9-mile radius of the school
- Daughters of staff members employed at the school for more than two years at the time of application
- Girls who do not meet the above conditions
- Parents should be aware that no places have ever been offered to applicants from the third group due to high application volume
Key Dates and Timeline
The Supplementary Information Form becomes available from Thursday 1st May 2025 and must be submitted by Monday 30th June 2025 (see key dates). Girls take the school's selection test in September 2025 on the school site [1].
Families receive results in October 2025, specifically by 23rd October 2025 (see key dates). The secondary school Common Application Form must be submitted by 31st October 2025 (see key dates).
- 1st May 2025: SIF registration opens (see key dates)
- 30th June 2025: SIF submission deadline (see key dates)
- September 2025: Selection test dates (see key dates)
- 23rd October 2025: Results released (see key dates)
- 31st October 2025: CAF submission deadline (see key dates)
- 2nd March 2026: National school offers day (see key dates)
Preparation Guidance
Pupils who consistently score 80-85%+ in practice tests should be on track to pass the Newstead Wood School 11+ assessment. It is important to build a good knowledge base using a 'little and often' approach - child psychologists recommend regular study sessions of 20-30 minutes for children aged 10-11.
Families should begin preparation well in advance of the examination date. Building a strong knowledge base before the 11+ is essential. For comprehensive preparation resources, families should explore practice papers and consider professional tutoring support.
- Start preparation 12-18 months before the examination date
- Focus on regular short sessions rather than intensive cramming
- Practice both verbal reasoningandnon-verbal reasoning question types
- Develop time management skills under examination conditions
- Use practice papers to identify strengths and weaknesses
- Consider professional tutoring for targeted support
- Familiarise children with multiple-choice answer sheets
Practical Advice for Families
Parents and students are encouraged to attend the school's Open Day in September to ensure the school is a good fit prior to applying [1]. This provides an excellent opportunity to understand the school environment and expectations.
On examination day, ensure children arrive well-rested and confident. Answer sheets are marked using Optical Mark Recognition technology which picks up marks children make to indicate correct answers. Children should practice marking answer sheets clearly and accurately.
For families living in Bromley seeking alternative options, consider researching other local grammar schools and high-performing comprehensive schools. The borough offers various educational pathways for academically able children. Contact details and specific guidance are available in the school information section.
- Attend the school Open Day to assess suitability
- Ensure children are familiar with multiple-choice answer sheets
- Practice clear marking of answer options
- Prepare backup school preferences on the CAF
- Maintain realistic expectations about admission chances
- Consider alternative grammar schools in neighbouring boroughs
- Research high-performing comprehensive schools as backup options
Newstead Wood School 11+ Information
In order to get into Newstead Wood School, children need to pass the Newstead Wood School 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Newstead Wood School 11+ Subjects & Structure
The Newstead Wood School 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-verbal Reasoning
The selection test for Newstead Wood School is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate applicants' aptitude and potential. The test is comprised of two papers, both provided by GL Assessment, which cover verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning skills. These subjects are not part of the standard national curriculum, so students may encounter unfamiliar question types during the assessment.
Each paper lasts between 50 minutes to one hour, with a brief intermission between the two. Students are given a question booklet and separate answer sheets for each paper. All questions are presented in a multiple-choice format, requiring students to select the correct answer options and mark them on the provided answer sheets.
The verbal reasoning section assesses a student's ability to solve problems using written information, such as letters, words, symbols, and numbers. The non-verbal reasoning section focuses on evaluating a student's capacity to use logic and reasoning to solve problems presented through visual information, including shapes, diagrams, and pictures. These tests are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of a student's cognitive abilities and potential for academic success at Newstead Wood School.
Newstead Wood School 11+ Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Newstead Wood School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Newstead Wood School 11+ Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Newstead Wood School 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Newstead Wood School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
11+ Tutor for Newstead Wood School
As the Newstead Wood School 11+ entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
Private 11+ Tutors for the Newstead Wood School 11+ Tests
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11+ Past Papers for Newstead Wood School
Unfortunately, Newstead Wood School has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use However, you can use 11+ practice papers from other exam boards (such as GL Assessment, CEM and CSSE) to help your child prepare.
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Newstead Wood School 11+ Ensure you double-check with Newstead Wood School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Newstead Wood School 11+ to get into Newstead Wood School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Newstead Wood School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Newstead Wood School 11+.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Newstead Wood School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by CGP
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Newstead Wood School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Newstead Wood School ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by 11+ For You
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by Examberry
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "Examberry".
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by Independent Junction
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by IPS
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
11+ Practice Papers for Newstead Wood School by Schofield & Sims
These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
School Information
Below you will find further information about Newstead Wood School together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 9SA |
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| School Website | https://www.newsteadwood.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01689853626 |
| Email Address | office@newsteadwood.co.uk |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Total Year 7 Places | 168 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1265 (1184 Girls / 81 Boys) |
| Headteacher | Mr Alan Blount |
Newstead Wood School is a girls only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 1,265 pupils attend Newstead Wood School and it's led by the Headteacher, Mr Alan Blount.
Newstead Wood School Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Newstead Wood School was last inspected by Ofsted on 02/02/2022 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 17/03/2022, declaring that the school was 'Outstanding'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 02/02/2022 | 1 | 17/03/2022 | Outstanding | Full Report |
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Ofsted Report Summary
Newstead Wood School was inspected by Ofsted on 2 February 2022 and received an Outstanding rating in all areas. The school demonstrated exceptional performance in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision.
The inspection report highlights the school's outstanding achievements across all key areas. Newstead Wood School has shown excellence in providing a high-quality education, fostering positive behaviour and attitudes among students, promoting personal development, and maintaining effective leadership and management.
The sixth form provision at Newstead Wood School was also rated as Outstanding, indicating that the school provides an exceptional learning environment and support for students in their post-16 education.
GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Newstead Wood School for the 2022-23 academic year.
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Newstead Wood School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Art & Design (Graphics) | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Biology | 152 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 24 | 36 | 83 |
| Chemistry | 152 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 42 | 73 |
| Chinese | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| Design & Technology | 25 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| English Language | 160 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 18 | 30 | 51 | 55 |
| English Literature | 160 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 17 | 33 | 54 | 52 |
| D&T Food Technology | 18 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| French | 43 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 9 | 9 | 23 |
| Geography | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 15 | 15 | 26 |
| German | 32 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
| History | 77 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 20 | 12 |
| Japanese | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Latin | 8 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 |
| Mathematics | 160 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 10 | 30 | 52 | 66 |
| Music | 10 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Physics | 152 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 15 | 18 | 41 | 76 |
| Religious Studies | 159 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 13 | 25 | 50 | 64 |
| Spanish | 61 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 32 |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | 31 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Statistics | 36 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Science: Double Award | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 13 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Biology | 81 | - | - | 10 | 8 | 20 | 24 | 19 | |||
| Chemistry | 94 | - | 5 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 30 | 9 | |||
| Classical Civilisation | 23 | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |||
| Computer Studies / Computing | 19 | - | 1 | - | 6 | 10 | 2 | - | |||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Economics | 51 | - | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 4 | |||
| English Literature | 27 | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 6 | 12 | |||
| French | 8 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | |||
| Geography | 12 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Government and Politics | 33 | - | - | - | 5 | 11 | 10 | 7 | |||
| History | 28 | - | - | - | 6 | 11 | 8 | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | 136 | - | 2 | 6 | 13 | 42 | 51 | 22 | |||
| Mathematics (Further) | 28 | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | |||
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 17 | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | - | |||
| Physics | 38 | - | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 42 | - | - | - | 4 | 13 | 17 | 8 | |||
| Religious Studies | 16 | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 5 | - | |||
| Spanish | 6 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | |||
FAQ
Is Newstead Wood School hard to get into?
Yes, Newstead Wood School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Newstead Wood School a private school?
No, Newstead Wood School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Newstead Wood School free?
Yes, Newstead Wood School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Newstead Wood School won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Newstead Wood School?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Newstead Wood School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is Newstead Wood School a girls-only school?
Yes, Newstead Wood School is a girls-only school.
