Bexley 11 Plus
Children attending state primary schools in Bexley, apart from the Catholic primary schools and the Business Academy Bexley Primary Section, are automatically included in the 11+ testing process. All other children must be actively registered to take the 11+ selection test in Bexley.
Admissions Information for September 2012 entry
| Closing date for applications | Children already most Primary Schools in Bexley are automatically enetered for the 11 +. For children who do not attend Bexley Primary schools, registration forms must be submitted between 3 May 2011 and 15 July 2011. No registrations forms after 15 July 2011 will be accepted. The forms can be obtained from this link |
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| 23rd October 2011 – deadline for submitting the CAF | |
| 11+ test dates | Tuesday 20th September 2011 (Maths) Wednesday 21st September 2011 (Verbal Reasoning) |
| The tests are usually held at the Primary School for those attending in Bexley. For children outside Bexley a venue will be notified by letter in early September 2011. You should contact the LEA if you have not received any notification by 9th September 2011. | |
| Test Types | Maths (50 questions) & Verbal Reasoning (75 questions), multiple choice format. Both papers are 50 minutes |
| Examiner | NFER administered by GL Assessment. |
| 11+ Test Results | Letters posted on Wednesday 12th October 2011 by first class |
| Pass Mark | There is no pre-set ‘pass’ mark. The two standardised scores are added together to give a total, and children are ranked according to the total score. Both tests carry equal weight. In 2008, 4520 children sat all the tests and 1294 achieved the selective standard, with 814 selective places available. The 180 children with the highest scores are guaranteed a place at their preferred grammar school in Bexley. |
| Allocations | 1st March 2012 |
| Link to Bexley Admissions Information | |
Appropriate Practice Materials
The recommended practice materials can be found under the 11 Plus Regions Bexley section of the online shop. You may also download the following sample questions and answers which have been obtained from Bexley Council
Bexley Selection Tests Information
Sample Verbal Reasoning Questions
Sample Verbal Reasoning Answers
The maths test paper covers techniques that feature in Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum.
School Information
| School | Gender | Places |
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| Bexley Grammar School | Mixed | 192 places in Year 7. |
| Beths Grammar School | Boys | 160 places in Year 7 |
| Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School | Mixed | 192 places in Year 7. |
| Townley Grammar School for Girls | Girls | 210 places in Year 7. (219 first preferences were received in 2009) |
Page updated on 7 September 2011