Bushey Meads Technological aptitude test
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Bushey Meads Technological aptitude test
I've noticed that Bushey Meads has a technological aptitude test for 10% of its admission.
Does anyone know what this test involves?
I'm wondering if it is worth trying to apply under this criteria but really need more details on the test to see if my son stands any chance of getting in this way (we live too far away to qualify under any other criteria).
Thanks for any info
Alison
Does anyone know what this test involves?
I'm wondering if it is worth trying to apply under this criteria but really need more details on the test to see if my son stands any chance of getting in this way (we live too far away to qualify under any other criteria).
Thanks for any info
Alison
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Re: Bushey Meads Technological aptitude test
I don't know anything about this test, but it can't hurt to try. Anyway doing a few tests can help your child get used to test conditions.AlisonR wrote:I've noticed that Bushey Meads has a technological aptitude test for 10% of its admission.
Does anyone know what this test involves?
I'm wondering if it is worth trying to apply under this criteria but really need more details on the test to see if my son stands any chance of getting in this way (we live too far away to qualify under any other criteria).
There's also the consortium tests. Bushey Meads's Band A (top 25% of those taking the tests) stretches out quite far, though that sort of score should also be enough for Queens' (see the admission statistics page). Band B also goes a bit further than the lower bands.
This year bands A and B reached 8350 and 4680 metres respectively in March, presumably further in September. This is following roads and paths using HCC's mapping system, which we don't have access to but can approximate. According to Google Maps, the Dome roundabout is 5.4km from the school.AlisonR wrote:WP - when you say Band A and Band B distance stretches quite far... how far do you mean, in the Watford direction? Does it reach as far as St Albans Road?
My son decided to go for this test in the end. It was NVR / abstract reasoning after all.
Does anyone have any idea how many children sat this test this year? I think last year there were about 150 children going for the 17 places... I'm guessing this has increased quite a bit this year as they needed 2 sittings.
Alison
Does anyone have any idea how many children sat this test this year? I think last year there were about 150 children going for the 17 places... I'm guessing this has increased quite a bit this year as they needed 2 sittings.
Alison