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Boundary Oak School

Boundary Oak takes Year 7 applicants through two taster days and English, Maths and reasoning assessments.

Independent school · Fareham, Hampshire

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Use Plusling to prepare for 11+ entry to Boundary Oak School. Build skills with original questions, understand the answers and turn tricky topics into your next step forward.

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Boundary Oak School
Location
Fareham
Boundary Oak School

Roche Court, Wickham Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5BL

Plan your approach

Entry information

Boundary Oak lists age 11 (Year 7) as a main entry point. Applicants attend two full taster days, meet senior staff and complete assessments after the tasters. For Years 4–11, the admissions policy names English, Mathematics, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning, alongside school reports and a reference.

Entry stage: Year 7

What the assessment covers

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Non-verbal reasoning

The admissions process

  • Visit the school and register an application.
  • Attend two full taster days and an interview with senior staff.
  • For Year 7, complete assessments after successful tasters covering English, mathematical skills, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning.
  • Provide school reports and a reference; the policy asks ideally for reports from the previous two years.
  • The school considers academic performance and suitability, then sends its decision in writing. Discuss support needs and assessment adjustments in advance.

Read the official details: Admissions information from Boundary Oak School

Go to the source

Official links for your shortlist

Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.

From subjects to skills

Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.

Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.

English

A useful place to start

Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.

Build on it with Plusling

Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.

Start the 5-question English quiz
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Maths

A useful place to start

Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.

Build on it with Plusling

Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.

Start the 5-question maths quiz
Read the subject guide →

Verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.

Build on it with Plusling

Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.

Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quiz
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Non-verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.

Build on it with Plusling

Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.

Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quiz
Read the subject guide →

Print, practise, build confidence

Printable practice for these subjects

Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.

These are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test papers.

Keep the practical steps clear

Your application starting points

Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. Put the right dates in your diary

    Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.

  3. Check the assessment guidance

    If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.

  4. Check fees and financial support

    Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.

Open the official admissions links →

Picture your child’s everyday life here.

An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:

  • How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
  • Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
  • How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Explore the school’s website ↗

Know where to focus

Give their preparation a clear direction.

See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.

  • Topic summaries and practice history
  • Choose topics in Focus Practice
  • Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Plusling practice history, questions to revisit and suggested topics on a laptop.

Their next step starts here

Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.

Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.

Before you apply

  • Tell admissions about learning, medical or language needs before the tasters so the school can consider support and assessment arrangements.

Plusling’s guide to Boundary Oak School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.

Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Primary sources

  1. Admissions Process | Boundary Oak School Boundary Oak School
  2. Admissions Policy Boundary Oak School