UCS 7+ Assessment Update - Lessons learnt from 2024

UCS

UCS is one of our most popular boys’ schools that we prepare our boys for at 7+.

This is an exceptional school and very popular amongst our clients.

It is a tough school to get into.

With the correct preparation however, you will give your son the highest possible chances for success at this school. And at passing their 7+ Assessment.

In the Autumn term your son will be invited for a Reading Assessment and will do ‘listening and discussion’ exercises. This is just to make sure that your child can read well enough in order to actually be able read the questions asked in the Assessment. 60 boys will pass their 7+ and be admitted into 3 classes in Year 3 at UCS.

Registration for 2025 is now open. Visit the UCS website to register your son.

A report is requested from your son’s current school and this report will be very important.

In January the boys’ sit their Assessment which consists of:

Maths

English

Social interaction observation

Behaviour observation

The Assessment is long and stamina will be important - It is a 3 hour Assessment (including a short break)

The UCS Assessment in 2024 was as usual a challenging one. The level of questions asked was high in both Maths and English.

UCS 7+ Assessment Results 2024 Entry

Your son will need to have very high level of comprehension and be able to answer all question types to a very high standard. Excellent behaviour will be required as well as superb listening skills and answering questions to a very high standard.