What is 12+

mum2007 · Post by **mum2007** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:08 am

This may sound silly but could someone give me information about what is 12+ and what schools are these for in Essex??
Is this only for private schools???

Many Thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 4:34 pm

It may be what they call casual vacancies- ie if a child leaves, then they would test for that vacancy. Only a guess

chad · Post by **chad** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:30 pm

Not all areas have the 12+, Bucks does.

It is used for entry into Year 8 ...

In other areas it is the school that sets the exam for entry into year 8.... either from a NFER type format or straight from the curriculum.

Not sure what the schools in Essex do!
It may help to look at the school website or the county website.

I had a quick look at Westcliff & KEGS.... they both set there own test for admittance after Year 7.