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The New Schools Admissions Code, by law from 2012 , due to take effect for admissions for Entry in September 2013, states that schools must take all reasonable steps to inform parents of the outcome of tests before the closing deadline for applications on October 31st 2012.
There are seven grammar schools in Gloucestershire.
Admissions Information for September 2013 entry
| Closing date for applications | 28th September 2012 for the School’s application form |
|---|---|
| 31st October 2012 for the Common Application Form | |
| 11+ test dates | Saturday 6th October 2012 |
| Test Types | Verbal reasoning (multiple-choice format) Two tests, one lasting about 45 minutes and a second one lasting 50 minutes (see below for a link to sample papers). |
| Examiners | GL assessment(NFER) |
| 11+ Test Results | Posted 15th October 2012 |
| Pass Mark | Variable. Further information about Gloucestershire historic pass marks can be obtained on our 11+ Forum |
| Allocations | 1st March 2013 |
| Admissions Information | |
Appropriate Practice Materials
- AFN – Verbal Reasoning – Easier papers for beginners or younger children.
- IPS – Verbal Reasoning materials.
- The Tutors – Epapers (1B – 12B)
- The Tutors – Software (Verbal Reasoning volume 1 & 2) or Beginner volume 1 & 2 for younger children.
- Susan Daughtrey – Bright Sparks
- GL Assessment – Verbal Reasoning Pack 1 – Contains 15 of the 21 types and 85 questions.
- GL Assessment – Verbal Reasoning Pack 2 – Contains all 21 types and 80 questions.
- PHI Learning Lab – Verbal Reasoning
- Walsh – provide more challenging material for use towards the end of tutoring.
Practice questions and sample papers can be downloaded from the Pates Grammar School website.
School Admissions Information
| School | Gender | Places | Open Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crypt School (Gloucester) | Boys | 112 places in Year 7 | 27th June 2012(am) |
| High School for Girls (Gloucester) | Girls | 116 places in Year 7. In 2010 there were 320 applications for places in Year 7. | 27th September 2012 |
| Marling School (Stroud) | Boys | 120 places in Year 7. | 27th April 2012 & 17th September 2012 |
| Pate’s Grammar School (Cheltenham) | Mixed | 120 places in Year 7, now an academy. | 11th & 12th September 2012 |
| Ribston Hall High School (Gloucester) | Girls | 114 places in Year 7 | Wed 19th Sept 2012 |
| Sir Thomas Rich’s School | Boys | 108 places in Year 7, now an academy. | September 2012 |
| Stroud High School | Girls | 120 places in Year 7 | 13th September 2012(eve), 18th September (TBC) |
Further information about the Gloucestershire tests
(With thanks to “Tolstoy”, a member of our 11+ Exams Forum.)
In November 2008 was verbal reasoning multiple choice. The format on the day was:
- 10 minute warm up practice test.
- Paper One, 85 questions, 45 minutes
- 25 minute break.
- Paper Two, 80 questions, 50 minutes.
In the past the questions have been of the 15 types mentioned on this website but feedback from DC sitting this year’s tests suggests there may have been a move to the 21 types.
The children were not allowed to write on the question paper but were provided with rough paper for workings. The answer sheets for each test were different formats.
- Test 1 answer sheet was a similar format to the Bucks 12+ answer sheet, which is laid out as follows:
- |[ A ]| [ B ]| [ C ]| [ D ]| [ E ]|
- |[ A ]| [ B ]| [ C ]| [ X ]| [ Y ]| [ Z ]|
- Test 2 answer sheet was the same format as the GL Assessment practice papers.
Page last updated on 18th April 2012
