At our Year 7 Assessment Day
At our Assessment Day
Whether an external candidate (attending assessment day) or a Year 6 Rydal Penrhos Prep pupil the children all go through a similar process just in different settings.
All children will meet with a senior member of staff for a small chat and they will all sit a “cognitive ability test” which covers numeracy, literacy, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial skills.
The children normally really enjoy the test, which is there to evaluate their innate ability and so it does not need extended revision or preparation.
It is a useful tool for us to see where a child is now and how we can best help them moving forward to achieve and exceed their potential (see Value Added section later). Something which we are very proud of at the school.