Newstead Wood School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA
- Number of pupils: 950+
- Admissions contact: office@newsteadwood.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Bexley Selection Test
- Catchment area: Priority given to girls living within defined catchment (including BR postcodes and surrounding areas)
Mark Your Calendar
See Newstead Wood School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Newstead Wood School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1957, Newstead Wood School is a highly selective girls’ grammar school with academy status, consistently ranked among the top state schools in England. The school achieves exceptional academic results, with 93% of GCSE grades at 9-7 in 2023 and outstanding A-level performance.
The curriculum features:
- Specialised STEM pathways with triple science take-up of 80%
- Outstanding humanities program including classical civilisation
- Comprehensive creative arts provision
- Unique “Future Innovators” enrichment program
Notable aspects:
- State-of-the-art science and technology facilities
- National championship-winning maths olympiad teams
- Partnership with leading universities and tech companies
- 100% university progression rate (including 30% STEM courses)
Navigating the Application process for Newstead Wood School
- Bexley Test Registration: Apply via Bexley Council by June (Year 5)
- Open Events: Attend June Open Evening and September Taster Day
- Testing: Sit Bexley Test in September (Year 6)
- Supplementary Form: Submit SIF for music scholarships (optional) by October
- CAF Submission: Rank Newstead Wood on home authority application by 31 October
- Results: Receive standardised scores in October
- Allocation: National Offer Day (1 March)
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Newstead Wood School
- Format: Two 1-hour papers:
- English & Verbal Reasoning
- Mathematics & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Question Types:
- Multiple choice with separate answer sheets
- Comprehension and extended writing in English paper
- Scoring System:
- Total standardised score out of 280
- Minimum qualifying score typically 220+
- Catchment priority within score bands
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- Bexley Test Focus Areas:
- Advanced reading comprehension
- Mathematical problem-solving under time pressure
- Complex pattern recognition
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- Spatial reasoning exercises
- Application Strategy:
- Verify catchment eligibility early
- Prepare supporting documents
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