Hampton 11+ interviews - 2021 entry

Reading the thread of the 11+ interviews for Hampton.
Wondering what sort of academic questions Hampton could have asked over a virtual zoom call?
It would be interesting to know.
Any insight would truly help.

We too have Hampton interview this week- not sure how to prepare for the academic side of maths testing .

Thanks @MumboJumbo20 it’s great to hear that it’s friendly and relaxed. But wow, does seem the interview is really make or break 🙈

Our son recently got offered a 10+ advance place. The face to face interview was very friendly, I was told, and lots of general questions like hobbies, interests, current book DS is reading, favourite subject etc. No academic questions but the 10+ was Hampton’s own written paper and not ISEB which probably meant they didn’t need to test ability any further. I wouldn’t prepare as such but worth your son having a think about reasons for answers. Try not to be rehearsed as they will see right through it. Most of all, relax and let your son’s personality shine through. Good luck. We were really impressed with the admissions process, which was very informative and reassuring in the current circumstances. For what it’s worth, with the 10+, top 1/3 were invited for interview and about half offered a place.

I heard today that they are interviewing lots more than usual because of having to use the ISEB this year! But it won’t be the interview that makes or breaks on its own.

Another one whose DS has a Hampton interview - thank you for the suggestions in terms of prep (I know the schools say don't do any interview prep at all, but my DS is quite nervous and I think the suggestions above will help him get his thoughts together in advance of the day).

I would love to know overall candidate numbers, or how many ISEB candidates made it to interview, but I really have no idea. I can imagine as the OP says there may have been quite a few more than usual. I am guessing that maybe half of those interviewed may get an offer but that is very much a guess!

Also, to add to Ripple’s suggestion, have him think about what subjects he has been studying at school recently and get him to think about what he would say about them, especially favourite subjects.

Wise words from MGMidget.
Also make sure he can talk about the latest/favourite book they are reading.
Good luck!

We have too, but I don’t know the percentages. A good sign, though!

PS I dont know anything specific about this year though. I can only give you more general information. They will likely have a selection of tests and will tailor their choice of tests to the individual depending on which areas they are weak/borderline in.

Academic interviews for senior schools can include a comprehension passage, mental maths questions, use of reference materials (Hampton seems to like that one) to see how they look up information and analyse it. Also, critiquing a piece of art work popular in senior school interviews (Hampton included).