At Winterwood, our mock exams are not just a test of ability. We offer a carefully structured programme of mock exams leading up to the point of assessment, allowing us to appraise how our students work, what they are finding difficult, and how best to intercede in order to ensure success. We offer mock exams singly, as a yearly programme, or a bespoke service tailored towards a particular point of assessment. Please enquire more to find out about our mock exam services.
Entrance Exam mocks
We offer exams geared towards the multiple-choice, reasoning-based exams that students will take for entry to independent schools at 11+ and 13+. These exams are designed to replicate the structure and format of the ISEB pretests (set by Century Tech from 2022), the Consortium pretests taken by many girls seeking entry to leading London day schools (set by Atom Learning), as well as the CEM tests used by a number of day and boarding schools.
Example of Schools Using Similar Exams Systems
11+ & 13+ ISEB: St Paul’s (11 & 13), Westminster (11 & 13), City of London (13), Harrow (13), Eton (13), Wellington (11 & 13), King’s College (11 & 13), Brighton College (13), Bradfield College (13), Radley College (13)
11+ Consortium Schools: Godolphin & Latymer, South Hampstead, Francis Holland, Channing, Queens Gate School, Queen’s College, More House, St James’ School
Major Boarding Schools with CEM Exams: Eton College, Harrow School, Winchester College, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Wycombe Abbey.
Our mock exam series starts in April 2024 and we encourage all current year 5 students to sit the exam. Mock exam dates for the year include:
Sunday 29 April 2024
Sunday 16 June 2024
Sunday 8 September 2024
Sunday 29 September 2024 (ISEB mock exam)
Sunday 17 November 2024 (Girls Consortium mock exam)
ISEB Vs CEM?
Many parents – and tutors – find it hard to distinguish between the two exam systems. Broadly, they are similar. They are both exams founded in multiple-choice, reasoning-based systems. The distinction lies in both format and question types. ISEB pretest exams are taken ‘online’ (via a laptop). Some CEM style tests are written and other are computerised. There are also minor distinctions in question type and format. Although there is a distinction between the tests, there are many similarities – and it is perfectly possible to cross-prepare.
How is this handled at Winterwood?
At Winterwood, our exams are built by experienced industry professionals, with ten years or more of teaching and tutoring experience. They are designed to help assess and prepare for both exam systems. We also pass this expertise on to our tutors, who are trained in the specific differences and question types used by each exam system.
