Lancashire and Cumbria 11 Plus
There are five schools in the Lancashire and Cumbria region, four grammar schools in Lancashire and one in Cumbria. Year 7 places to Lancashire and Cumbria grammar schools are allocated based on student performance in the eleven plus entrance examination, which takes place in September.
Each of the schools organises an open event during the academic year to give students and parents the opportunity to meet staff members and find out more about the admissions process before applying for a place.
The Lancashire grammar schools comply with the admission criteria as set out by the Lancashire Coordinated Scheme for secondary schools. Those applying for a place at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Cumbria should refer to Cumbria County Council.
Forum discussions on this region can be found here.
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For entry in 2022
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.
Cumbria
There is only one grammar school in Cumbria – Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.
In 2015, 215 children sat the test
In 2013, 173 children took the test
In 2012, 239 children took the test
In 2011, 218 children took the entrance test
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School – September 2022 entry
| PLACES | 160 in Year 7 |
|---|---|
| CLOSING DATES | 31st October 2021 for CAF form Closes – Friday 25th June 2021 by noon. Opens: Monday 3rd May 2021 |
| OPEN DAY | Tuesday 22nd June 2021, 5:30pm-8:00pm |
| 11+ TEST DATES | Saturday 11th September 2021, 8:45am-4:00pm |
| TEST TYPES | Verbal, Non-Verbal and numerical ability in multiple choice. Children are expected to show competency in skills appropriate to Key Stage 2 English and mathematics and be able to apply these creatively. They will be tests for which no additional preparation is necessary. The school will not publish any practice papers but a familiarisation booklet will be available on the school website and on request after the closing date for test applications. |
| TEST FORMAT | Multiple Choice |
| EXAMINER | CEM |
| ALLOCATION | March 2022 |
| ADMISSIONS | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Admissions Policy 2022 |
| RECOMMENDED PRACTICE MATERIALS | CEM Practice Materials |
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Lancashire Admissions information for 2022 entry
Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School (changed from GL) – September 2022 entry
| PLACES | 180 in Year 7 |
|---|---|
| CLOSING DATES | 31st October 2021 for CAF form Closes – Tuesday 22nd June 2021 by noon. |
| OPEN DAY | TBC |
| 11+ TEST DATES | Saturday 11th September 2021, 8:45am-4:00pm |
| TEST TYPES | Maths, English, Non-verbal reasoning. 2 papers, one hour each. Each paper containing timed sections of all 3 subjects. |
| TEST FORMAT | Multiple Choice |
| EXAMINER | CEM |
| ALLOCATION | March 2022 |
| ADMISSIONS | Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Admissions Policy 2022 |
| RECOMMENDED PRACTICE MATERIALS | CEM Practice Materials |
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Other Lancashire Schools Admissions for 2022 entry
| APPLICATIONS | Registration for School application forms Closing dates: LGGS: Friday 10th September 2021 by noon LRGS: Monday 6th September 2021 CRGS: Friday 17th September 2021 by noon CAF 31st October 2021 |
|---|---|
| 11+ TEST DATES | Saturday 25th September 2021 |
| TEST TYPES | Maths, Verbal Reasoning and English, multiple choice (in that order) Maths – consists of 50 multiple choice questions, 50 minutes Verbal Reasoning – 80 multiple choice questions, 50 minutes English – 56 multiple choice questions, 45 minutes The English paper consists of two extracts with questions, and more questions testing spelling, punctuation and grammar. Questions are based on the KS2 syllabus. Sample papers |
| TEST FORMAT | Multiple Choice |
| EXAMINER | GL Assessment |
| SCORES | Pupils must achieve a minimum level in each subject. Children are ranked based on their aggregate scores of the three tests |
| ALLOCATIONS | March 2021 |
| ADMISSIONS | Lancashire Council |
| RECOMMENDED PRACTICE MATERIALS | Verbal Reasoning English Maths |
Schools Information
| SCHOOL | ADMISSIONS | GENDER | PLACES | OPEN EVENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Admissions Policy 2022 | Mixed | 150 places in Year 7 | Wed 15th September 2021 5.30pm- 7.30pm |
| Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School | Admissions Policy 2022 | Girls | 140 places in Year 7 | TBC |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Admissions Policy 2022 | Boys | 150 places in Year 7(& 24 boarding) | TBC |
For information about appropriate practice materials also please visit the Lancashire & Cumbria section of our 11+ Forum.
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