Entry to the Junior School is through assessment which looks at the following areas; English, Maths, Reading and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Our main assessment day takes place in January but it is quite usual for children to join the School throughout the year dependent on places being available.

Year 3 is the main entry year to the Junior School when children graduate from infant to junior level but each year group welcomes new children throughout the year as families move into the Bath area. Year 5 is another very popular point of entry as many children join in preparation for the Senior School examination. This is helpful for many children as it gives them the opportunity to get to know other children who will be starting at King Edward's Senior School at the same time and to take advantage of the excellent teaching and guidance at the Junior School prior to the move to secondary education.

Please find in this area an outline of the assessments for each year group.

When children come to the school for the Assessment Morning it is often their first experience of being assessed.  The staff are very aware of this and will do all they can to make the morning a positive experience.  All entrants are grouped according to the month of their birthday and some of the papers are standardised to take account of the difference between the achievements of those with autumn birthdays and those with a birthday in the summer term.  There will be approximately 8 to 10 children in each group.  They will have a break for a drink and biscuit away from the classroom and the chance to get some fresh air.

During the morning they will be taken through four different subject areas.  English, Maths, Reading and Non-Verbal Reasoning.  Each subject lasts approximately 40 minutes with 20 minutes allowed to write a story.  The teacher will read all of the questions relating to English and Maths to the group as a whole.  The Non-Verbal Reasoning paper is picture based.

Every effort is made to ensure that each child understands what is expected of them and that they give an accurate picture of their abilities.

ENGLISH

The English assessment includes a comprehension, spelling and exercises on the formation of sentences.

The children will be asked to write a short story using a picture to base their ideas on.  The teacher will discuss possible story lines with the group before they begin.  Twenty minutes is allowed for this exercise.

READING

The child will be asked to fill in gaps in sentences from a choice of four or five alternatives.  The level of difficulty increases through the paper.

MATHEMATICS

This tests the knowledge of the following:

• Simple addition and subtraction.
• Two, three and five ‘times tables’.
• Understanding of place value, (tens and units).
• Understanding of number order (1^st, 2^nd, 3rd etc).
• Understanding of number words.
• Number sequences (eg 9, 10, 11, 12, write the next three numbers).
• Measuring – concepts of ‘longer’ and ‘shorter’, ‘heavier’ and ‘lighter’.
• Naming 2-D and 3-D shapes.
• Simple fractions, understanding ½ s and ¼ s.
• Money ( eg John has 5p and Mary had 7p more.  How much has Mary?).
• Time, ability to read the clock at the o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to the hour.
• Odd/even numbers.
• Data handling – reading simple graphs, charts, tables and sorting diagrams.
• Rotation of simple shapes.

NON-VERBAL REASONING

This is a picture/diagram based reasoning test, designed to assess innate ability and not developed ability.  This provides an opportunity to highlight children whose potential has yet to be tapped.

We would expect children not to have encountered this before and practising is not necessary.

On the morning of the assessment, children will work in a small group with others of their own age.  The member of staff with them will explain carefully what is expected of them at each stage and they are free to ask questions.  The children will have a break for a drink and biscuit away from the classroom and the chance to get some fresh air.

Samples of previous papers are not available but the following information will provide a guideline as to the standards set. 

The assessment is divided into four sections:  English, Reading, Mathematics, and Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning.

ENGLISH

The English assessment includes a progress paper which tests the knowledge of spelling, basic punctuation, information retrieval from a short passage and vocabulary appropriate to his or her age.  Specific preparation for this assessment is not necessary; however, in general terms, it is useful if there is close monitoring of, and shared discussion about, your son or daughter’s reading, and encouragement of participation in whole family discussions:  much improved vocabulary should be the natural result.

They will be asked to write a short story using a picture to base their ideas on.  The teacher will discuss possible story lines with the group before they begin.  Twenty minutes is allowed for this exercise.

READING

The child will be asked to fill in gaps in sentences from a choice of four or five alternatives.  The level of difficulty increases through the paper.

MATHEMATICS

This tests the knowledge of the following:

• Extract information from charts, graphs, tables and sorting diagrams.
• Simple problem questions involving -, x, +, ¸.
• Change from money.
• Compass directions: clockwise and anti-clockwise, right angles.
• Names of basic 3-dimentional shapes.
• Negative numbers to 10.
• Simple number sequences, ordering from smallest to largest.
• Place value and +, -, x, ¸ up to 999.
• Telling the time.
• Times tables up to 12.
• Use of metric measures.
• Line symmetry.
• Odd and even numbers.
• Simple fractions.

NON-VERBAL REASONING

This is a picture/diagram based reasoning test, designed to assess innate ability and not developed ability.  This provides an opportunity to highlight children whose potential has yet to be tapped.

We would expect children not to have encountered this before and practising is not necessary.

On the morning of the assessment, children will work in a small group with others of their own age.  The member of staff with them will explain carefully what is expected of them at each stage and they are free to ask questions.  The children will have a break for a drink and biscuit away from the classroom and the chance to get some fresh air.

Samples of previous papers are not available but the following information will provide a guideline as to the standards set. 

The assessment is divided into four sections:  English, Reading, Mathematics, and Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning.

ENGLISH

The English assessment includes a progress paper which tests the knowledge of spelling, basic punctuation, information retrieval from a short passage and vocabulary appropriate to his or her age.  Specific preparation for this assessment is not necessary; however, in general terms, it is useful if there is close monitoring of, and shared discussion about, your son or daughter’s reading, and encouragement of participation in whole family discussions:  much improved vocabulary should be the natural result.

They will be asked to write a short story or a factual account from a choice of four to five titles.  Twenty minutes is allowed for this exercise.

READING

The child will be asked to fill in gaps in sentences from a choice of four or five alternatives.  The level of difficulty increases through the paper.

MATHEMATICS

This tests the knowledge of the following:

• Reading simple graphs, charts, tables and sorting diagrams.
• Number sequences: find the next number in this sequence, find the missing number in this sequence.
• +, -, ¸ and x of whole numbers.
• Odd and even numbers.
• Simple fractions.
• Simple problems in words.
• Co-ordinates
• Line Symmetry.
• Rotations
• Use of metric measures of length, weight and capacity.
• Areas of simple shapes.
• Telling the time.
• Problems involving time and the calendar.
• 2-D shapes and their properties:  right angles.
• Money problems.
• Approximations and rounding.

NON-VERBAL REASONING

This is a picture/diagram based reasoning test, designed to assess innate ability and not developed ability.  This provides an opportunity to highlight children whose potential has yet to be tapped.

We would expect children not to have encountered this before and practising is not necessary.

On the morning of the assessment, children will work in a small group with others of their own age.  The member of staff with them will explain carefully what is expected of them at each stage and they are free to ask questions.  The children will have a break for a drink and biscuit away from the classroom and the chance to get some fresh air.

The results achieved by a child taking the Year 6 Assessment are looked at very carefully.  Before offering a place, the Head of the Junior School has to be confident that the child would be able to meet the requirements of the Senior School Entrance Examination which all Year 6 children take at the beginning of the spring term.

Samples of previous papers are not available but the following information will provide a guideline as to the standards set. 

The assessment is divided into four sections:  English, Reading, Mathematics, and Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning.

ENGLISH

The English assessment includes a progress paper which tests the knowledge of spelling, basic punctuation, information retrieval from a short passage and vocabulary appropriate to his or her age.  Specific preparation for this assessment is not necessary; however, in general terms, it is useful if there is close monitoring of, and shared discussion about, your son or daughter’s reading, and encouragement of participation in whole family discussions:  much improved vocabulary should be the natural result.

They will be asked to write a short story or a factual account from a choice of four to five titles.  Twenty minutes is allowed for this exercise.

READING

The child will be asked to fill in gaps in sentences from a choice of four or five alternatives.  The level of difficulty increases through the paper.

MATHEMATICS

This tests the knowledge of the following:

• Reading, simple graphs, tables, sorting diagrams and charts including pie charts.
• Measuring angles in degrees; angle types eg acute, obtuse, reflex, right angle.
• Coordinates
• Problems involving money, time, weight, length and capacity.
• Averages (simple mean)
• Place value (thousands, hundreds, tens and units)
• Compass directions.
• Multiples, factors and square numbers.
• Percentages
• +, ¸, -, x, whole numbers
• 2-D shapes and their properties.
• Properties of, and language associated with the circle.
• Simple fractions.
• Rotation
• Number sequences and patterns.
• Estimation
• Use of a calculator.

NON-VERBAL REASONING

This is a picture/diagram based reasoning test, designed to assess innate ability and not developed ability.  This provides an opportunity to highlight children whose potential has yet to be tapped.

We would expect children not to have encountered this before and practising is not necessary.

9.00am – 12.00pm
At North Road, Bath, BA2 6JA

Prospective parents and children are warmly invited to visit King Edward’s Junior School on Saturday 28^th September between 9.00am and 12.00pm.

Our open morning provides an opportunity to tour the school, accompanied by a pupil guide, meet our welcoming teachers, see the excellent facilities and find out about the broad, varied and imaginative curriculum taught here.

Find out how the wealth of opportunities available at King Edward’s Junior School.

If you cannot attend the Open Morning but would like a tour of the school during a typical school day, please do not hesitate to contact our School Secretary, Mrs Nicola Carr on telephone 01225 463218 or by email junior@kesbath.com

There will also be an opportunity to meet the Headteacher, Mr Greg Taylor, to find out more about the teaching and learning activities at the Junior School including the creative arts, sporting activities and our very popular range of clubs and activities.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available along with a Junior School information pack.

You are welcome to have a private tour of King Edward's Junior School at any time during term time, Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.50pm.

Tours of the School generally take around 45 minutes plus an opportunity to meet Head Teacher, Mr Greg Taylor around half an hour.

Tours are led by Year 5 or 6 pupils who can tell you honestly what it's like to be a King Edward's Junior School pupil and will be delighted to answer your questions. We receive wonderful comments from visitors about our pupil tour guides.

Parking
Car parking is available on site. Please take the top entrance to King Edward’s School. Follow the road as it winds around Nethersole House and the Bursary (Stewart Building) and then along a top road to the Junior School car park. For directions and a site map please find downloadable documents attached below.

Reception
Once you have parked please make your way to Junior School reception situated at front of the School opposite the car park.

For further information please contact our Admissions Secretary, Junior School
To arrange a visit please contact the Admissions Secretary at the Junior School, details below.

Telephone  01225 463218
Fax  01225 442178
Email junior@kesbath.com
Postal Address
King Edward’s Junior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6J

15/05/2012

Independent Schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, in the same way that Ofsted inspects state maintained schools.

Here are some extracts taken from the report on King Edward’s Junior School

For a full copy of the report please download a pdf below.

The Junior School has ‘a strong focus on academic achievement, effort and celebration within a caring environment, which nurtures everyone; high achievement, that values effort, high standards in academic, cultural, sporting and social areas; challenge both in and out of the classroom; promotion of creativity through innovation, experimentation and imagination; and pride in the history and traditions of the school.’

‘The Junior School places an emphasis on providing a welcoming environment that nurtures everyone towards high standards of achievement and behaviour.’ 

‘Moral development is outstanding. Pupils show a highly developed sense of right and wrong and this affirms the school’s aim to develop strong moral values and the core value ‘to treat others as you would be treated’.

‘Pupil’s social development is also excellent.’

‘Staffing levels are sufficient to allow small classes and individual attention.’

‘The quality of support and guidance given by staff to their pupils as pastoral care, is outstanding.’ 

‘The school has an excellent partnership with parents and outstanding links with the community.’

‘Parents are fully involved in the life and work of the school.’

‘Parents receive an excellent range of information about the school from a variety of sources.’ 

‘Parents receive good quality information about their child’s progress.’ 

Who is the Independent Schools Inspectorate?
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is a body approved for the purpose of inspection under Section 162A of the Education Act 2005. As such, they report to the Department for Education on the extent to which schools meet statutory requirements. The quality of its service is monitored by Ofsted  on behalf of the Department of Education

13/03/2012

For a copy of King Edward's School Fees please download a copy below.


20/06/12