
James Allen's Girls' School

In their own words
Welcome to JAGS! We are delighted to share this snapshot of our wonderful community with you. With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, JAGS has girls’ education in its DNA. This is a school that offers a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 students aged 4 to 18.
It is absolutely my belief that all girls should be given the opportunity to grow and flourish in an environment where there is no limit to their ambitions. At JAGS you will find a happy, diverse and dynamic community, rooted in academic excellence and fully committed to the breadth of a holistic education both in and out of the classroom. Compassion and commitment are central to our ethos, in this community that values individuality and inclusivity.
It is an enormous privilege to lead this exceptional school, where students and staff share a passion for life and learning. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Mrs Alex Hutchinson Head
The admissions process uses the online ISEB Common Pre Test (sometimes referred to as the Common Entrance Exam). This exam has a specific format and structure, includes a range of predictable questions types and is taken in an online/computer environment. Students should pay particular attention to the Non-Verbal and Verbal-Reasoning modules, as these sections may include question types they have never encountered before.
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What questions can I expect?
The ISEB Common Pre Test is a combination of 4 individual exams, all of which are set in a multiple choice, online environment. The exams vary every year, but you can expect to find all or most of the below in this year's test.
Mathematics
Calculations
Money
Place value
Statistics and data
Fractions, decimals, and percentages
Triangles and angles
Area and perimeter
Units and measurement
English
Reading and comprehension
Vocabulary and spelling
Literary devices
Verbal Reasoning
Code breaking
Word meanings
Missing letters
Pairing synonyms
Pairing antonyms
Word combinations
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Visual codes
Missing shapes and shape sequences
Matching shapes
Net-to-cube
Cube-to-net