Dorset 11 Plus
There are four grammar schools in Dorset: two in Bournemouth and two in Poole.
All 4 schools share the same 11+ test. Children only need to sit one test (with the school they are registered with) and results are shared with the other schools.
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The Schools Admissions Code, that came into effect in 2012, stated that by law, schools must take all reasonable steps to inform parents of the outcome of tests before the closing deadline for the Common Application form (CAF) on October 31st.
There are four grammar schools in Dorset: two in Bournemouth and two in Poole.
All 4 schools share the same 11+ test. Children only need to sit one test (with the school they are registered with) and results are shared with the other schools.
Admissions Information for September 2023 entry
| CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS | 31st October 2022 for Local Authority Friday 9th September 2022 by 12 noon |
|---|---|
| 11+ TEST DATES | Saturday 24th September 2022 |
| 11+ TEST TYPES | Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning. All by GL Assessment and all multiple choice format. |
| TEST FORMAT | All muliple choice |
| EXAMINER | GL Assessment (NFER) |
| 11+ TEST RESULTS | Posted on Friday 14th October 2022 |
| PASS MARK | Scores are standardised and a list is compiled of those who reach the required standard (the score is not known) |
| ALLOCATIONS | 1st March 2023 |
| ADMISSIONS INFORMATION | Bournemouth Borough Council Poole Borough Council |
| RECOMMENDED PRACTICE MATERIALS | Verbal Reasoning Practice Materials Maths Practice Materials English Practice Materials |
Test Types
The tests are set to be appropriate for the pupils in their final year of the KS2 national curriculum. Tests take account of the fact that candidates may not have covered all areas. All three tests are multiple choice format.
Maths Test (50 minutes) – The Mathematics paper is based on work which candidates would normally cover during Key Stage 2 of the national curriculum. It covers most aspects of Key Stage 2, up to level 5, with some questions aimed at level 6.
English (45 minutes) – The English paper tests comprehension, vocabulary and punctuation.
Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes) – This test is designed to analyse a pupil’s academic potential and does not depend upon prior knowledge.
General School Information
| SCHOOL | ADMISSIONS | TYPE | GENDER | PLACES | OPEN EVENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PY 01202 512609 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Grammar | Boys | 180 places in Year 7 | 7th July 2022, 6-8pm |
| Bournemouth School For Girls Castle Gate Close Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9UJ 01202 526289 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Grammar | Girls | 180 places in Year 7 | Open afternoons: 18th November 2022, 13th January, 3rd February, 3rd March 2023 |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU 01202 692132 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Grammar | Boys | 180 places in Year 7 | Virtual event |
| Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7EP 01202 605605 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Grammar | Girls | 192 places in Year 7 | Virtual event |
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