Gloucestershire 11 Plus
There are seven grammar schools in Gloucestershire. All the schools use the same testing process. Parents need to fill in the Common Application Form and a test registration form available from the school. Failure to complete the Local Authority’s form means the child cannot be offered a place, even if achieves a qualifying score.
It possible for parents applying to Pate’s school to sit the test at another local grammar school. Parents must notify the school they are applying to of their preference in such a case.
Children are not normally able to sit the test at other UK locations; parents may make an application to Pate’s in such a case, the decision will be made at the discretion of the school.
Pate’s school allow applicants living outside the UK to sit the test at the child’s current school in certain circumstances. Parents should apply in the normal way, i.e. apply to the LA and the school and contact the school directly to discuss these arrangements.
Stroud High school accepts underage children provided: they are in Year 5 and are following a year 6 curriculum, there is a letter of support from the primary school and their score in the test is in the top 50% of applicants. If the score is not in the top 50%; that score may be carried forward and be considered for entry the following year.
Also at Stroud High School, if a student is unsuccessful in the test for year 7 entry, they are permitted to sit a test once more for entry into year 8,9 or 10.
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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 seven grammar schools in Gloucestershire. All the schools use the same testing process. Parents need to fill in the Common Application Form and a test registration form available from the school. Failure to complete the Local Authority’s form means the child cannot be offered a place, even if achieves a qualifying score.
It possible for parents applying to Pate’s school to sit the test at another local grammar school.Parent must notify the school they are applying to of their preference in such a case.
Children are not normally able to sit the test at other UK locations; parents may make an application to Pate’s in such a case, the decision will be made at the discretion of the school.
Pate’s school allow applicants living outside the UK to sit the test at the child’s current school in certain circumstances. Parents should apply in the normal way, ie apply to the LA and the school and contact the school directly to discuss these arrangements.
Stroud High school accepts underage children provided: they are in Year 5 and are following a year 6 curriculum, there is a letter of support from the primary school and their score in the test is in the top 50% of applicants. If the score is not in the top 50%; that score may be carried forward and be considered for entry the following year.
Also at Stroud High School, if a student is unsuccessful in the test for year 7 entry, they are permitted to sit a test once more for entry into year 8,9 or 10.
At the beginning of December 2013, the seven Grammar schools in Gloucestershire have made a decision to change the examining board to Durham University – CEM (Centre of Evaluation and Monitoring). This is because they are concerned by the amount of tutoring that takes place. The CEM tests enable children to demonstrate their academic ability without excessive tutoring. CEM do not produce any books or papers. The test relies heavily on good mathematical and English skills.
Although not all CEM tests are the same, there are some similarities. Please see other areas already administering the CEM test for examples of the style of the test: Birmingham and Warwickshire
Admissions Information for September 2023 entry
| CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS | 31st October 2022- Secondary application (CAF) 30th June 2022- Test registration closes (Opened 19th May 2022) |
|---|---|
| 11+ TEST DATES | Saturday 17th September 2022 |
| TEST TYPES | Two multiple choice tests, 45-50 minutes each which is split up into smaller timed sections. Each paper will test Verbal Ability (comprehension and verbal reasoning), Numerical Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning Familiarisation Booklet |
| TEST FORMAT | Multiple Choice |
| EXAMINERS | CEM (Durham University) |
| 11+ TEST RESULTS | sent to parents by 17th October 2022 |
| ALLOCATIONS | 1st March 2023 |
| ADMISSIONS | Gloucestershire Council Phone: 01452 426843 Email: choiceadvice@gloucestershire.gov.uk |
| RECOMMENDED PRACTICE MATERIALS | CEM 11+ Practice Materials |
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School Admissions Information
| SCHOOL | ADMISSIONS | GENDER | PLACES | OPEN EVENING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road Gloucester GL2 5AE 01452 530291 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Mixed | 150 places | 22nd March 2023, June 2023 |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN 01452 543335 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Girls | 150 places | 27th June 2022 |
| Marling School Cainscross Road, Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 4 01453 762251 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Boys | 150 places | 20 April 2023 |
| Pate’s Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way Cheltenham GL51 0HG 01242 523169 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Mixed | 150 places | 28th March 2023 |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road Gloucester GL1 5LE 01452 382249 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Girls | 150 places | 18th October 2022 |
| Sir Thomas Rich’s School Oakleaze Longlevens Gloucester GL2 0LF 01452 338400 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Boys | 150 places | 19-20th October 2022 |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane Cainscross Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 4HF 01453 764441 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Girls | 150 places | April, June 2023 |
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