Seven partially selective schools in South-west Hertfordshire administer their 11+ tests as a consortium, sometimes referred to as the South-West Herts Consortium of Schools.
A percentage of places in each school are available in merit order by reference to academic ability. All applicants must take a mathematics and verbal reasoning test. No minimum score is required to gain admission.
A percentage of places are offered in all the Consortium schools except Bushey Meads on the basis of proven aptitude in Music. All applicants under this criteria have to take a written music test administered by the SW Herts Consortium. The test does not require any previous knowledge of music or music theory.
Applicants who achieve the qualifying score are invited back for a 2nd stage practical musical assessment. Places are offered on the basis of scored achieved in the 2nd stage.
Bushey Meads offer an additional test which is called the Technological Aptitude Test, based on non-verbal reasoning consisting of two multiple choice papers. 17 places are offered in descending order of scores. This is an additional test and is entirely optional. However, all applicants have to sit the Consortium Test.
Queens offer a few places with those with exceptional sporting ability and live within the catchment area. Applicants have to take the PE Aptitude Test which cover the core movement skills. The tests have been selected by the Council of European Physical Fitness.
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Hertfordshire – SW Herts Schools
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For entry in 2023
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 no fully selective grammar schools remaining in the county of Hertfordshire, but there are several high-performing partially selective schools. Competition for places is extremely fierce.
Hertfordshire operates a Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme, which includes the partially-selective schools in this section.
The schools that are, broadly speaking, treated as being in Hertfordshire (because of historic geographic links) are:
- The South-West Herts Consortium Schools
- Other partially selective schools in Herts that are not part of the consortium
- Three wholly selective grammar schools in the London Borough of Barnet and one partially selective school
- One wholly selective school (Latymer) in the London Borough of Enfield
South West Herts Consortium Schools
Seven partially selective schools in South-west Hertfordshire administer their 11+ tests as a consortium, sometimes referred to as the South-West Herts Consortium of Schools.
A percentage of places in each school are available in merit order by reference to academic ability. All applicants must take a mathematics and verbal reasoning test. No minimum score is required to gain admission.
A percentage of places are offered in all the Consortium schools except Bushey Meads on the basis of proven aptitude in Music. All applicants under this criteria have to take a written music test administered by the SW Herts Consortium. The test does not require any previous knowledge of music or music theory.
Applicants who achieve the qualifying score are invited back for a 2nd stage practical musical assessment. Places are offered on the basis of scored achieved in the 2nd stage.
Bushey Meads offer an additional test which is called the Technological Aptitude Test, based on non-verbal reasoning consisting of two multiple choice papers. 17 places are offered in descending order of scores. This is an additional test and is entirely optional. However, all applicants have to sit the Consortium Test.
Queens offer a few places with those with exceptional sporting ability and live within the catchment area. Applicants have to take the PE Aptitude Test which cover the core movement skills. The tests have been selected by the Council of European Physical Fitness
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Admissions Information for September 2023 Entry
| CLOSING DATES | 31st October for CAF form |
|---|---|
| ONLINE REGISTRATION | Mon 11th April – Fri 17th June 2022 |
| 11+ TEST DATES | Academic Test – Saturday 3rd September 2022 |
| Music Test Round One – Mon 5th September 2022 Music Test Round Two – 20th-26th September 2022 Sports (Queens’ School Only) – Tues 13th September 2022 | |
| TEST TYPES | Academic Test – Mathematics (50 mins) and Verbal Reasoning (50 mins) both in multiple choice format |
| Music Test Round One – consists of 60 questions in four sections based on a CD being played Round Two – consists of a 3 minute performance Sports test – based on Eurofit tests and consists of seven events | |
| TEST FORMAT | Multiple Choice |
| EXAMINER | GL Assessment |
| SCORES NOTIFIED TO PARENTS | Wed 19th October 2022 |
| FAMILIARISATION PAPER | click here |
| ALLOCATION | March 2023 |
| ADMISSIONS | South West Herts Schools Consortium |
| RECOMMENDED PRACTICE MATERIALS | Maths Practice Materials Verbal Reasoning Practice Materials |
Please Note There is no telephone number for the South West Herts Consortium. All mainline enquiries should be directed to one of the schools within the consortium.
Historical Information regarding applications and allocations can be found HERE
Consortium Schools
| SCHOOL | ADMISSIONS | GENDER | TYPE | PLACES | OPEN DAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croxley Danes School 3, Wolsey Business Park, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire, WD18 9BL 01923 284483 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Mixed | Partially selective | 180 places, 10% of places allocated on aptitude for music | 17th September 2022 |
| Parmiter’s School High Elms Lane, Garston, Nr, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU (0)1923 671424 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Mixed | Partially Selective | 208 places 25% of places elected on general ability, 10% of places for aptitude for Music | October 2022 |
| Queens’ School Aldenham Road, Bushey Herts. WD23 2TY 01923 224465 | Admissions policy 2023 | Mixed | Partially selective | 270 places 35% of places selected on general ability, 5% for musical aptitude, 5% for sporting aptitude | Virtual event |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ 01923 773296 | Admissions policy 2023 | Mixed | Partially Selective | 226 places 25% of places selected on general ability, 10% of places for musical aptitude | 22nd September 2022 |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road, Chorleywood Hertfordshire, WD3 6EW 01923 284169 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Mixed | Partially Selective | 240 places 10% general ability, 10% musical aptitude | Virtual event |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road Watford WD18 7JF 01923 208900 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Boys | Partially Selective | 224 places:146 community places (65% of the whole) and up to 78 specialist places (35% of the whole) 25% (56 places) of places selected on academic ability, 10% (22 places) of places for musical aptitude | Virtual event |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady’s Close, Watford Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE 01923 223 403 | Admissions policy 2023 | Girls | Partially Selective | 210 places: 137 community places (65% of the whole) and up to 73 specialist places (35% of the whole) 25% (52 places) of places selected on academic ability, 10% (21 places) of places for musical aptitude | virtual event |
Other partially selective schools in Herts that are NOT part of the consortium
| SCHOOL | ADMISSIONS | GENDER | PLACES & INFO | OPEN DAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Alice Owen’s School Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 2DU 01707 643441 | Admissions policy 2023 | Mixed | 200 places Click here for more information and key dates for 2022 entry | Open afternoon – 19th July 2023, 2pm-5:30pm |
| Bishops Stortford High School London Road Bishop’s Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3LU 01279 868686 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Boys | 156 places Click here for more information and key dates for 2022 entry | 22nd September 2022 |
| Chancellors School Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Herts AL9 7BN 01707 650702 | Admissions Policy 2023 | Mixed | 210 places 10% of places selected for musical aptitude Click here for more information and key dates for 2022 entry | 22nd September 2022 |
| Hertfordshire and Essex High School Warwick Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 5NJ 01279 654127 | Admissions policy 2023 | Girls | 180 places 5% of places selected for sporting aptitude, 5% for musical aptitude Click here for more information and key dates for 2022 entry | 22nd September 2022, 5:30pm-8:30pm |
Information on this page was believed to be correct at the time of writing, but we would not necessarily be aware of subsequent changes unless someone brings them to our attention.
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