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Wirral (inc. Liverpool) 11 Plus
Wirral Grammar Schools
The 11 plus in Wirral is administered by the Metropolitan Borough Council for all the community grammar and foundation selective schools within Wirral except St. Anselm’s College and Upton Hall School. These two schools administer their own tests.
The Wirral Admission brochure is published in September of each year.
Admissions Information
| Closing date for applications | 27th September 2010 (25th September if you live outside Wirral M.B.C.) |
|---|---|
| 11+ test dates | December 2010, two separate days for each paper. Exact dates have not yet been published for 2010. |
| Test Types | 2 Verbal Reasoning papers, GL Assessment (formerly NFER) multiple choice format, 21 question types |
| Test Results | 1st March 2011 |
| Pass Mark | 236 (maximum score 280) |
| Allocations | 1st March 2011 |
| Admissions Information: | Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Admissions |
Appropriate Practice Materials
IPS, The Tutors, Susan Daughtrey (Bright Sparks series only), Learning Labs, Walsh, GL Assessment (formerly NFER).
School Information
| School | Gender | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Calday Grange Grammar School | Boys | 200 places in Year 7. |
| St. Anselm’s College | Boys | 135 places in Year 7, Catholic school |
| Upton Hall School | Girls | 135 places in Year 7 Girls, 135 places in Year 7, Catholic school |
| West Kirby Grammar School for Girls | Girls | Not known. |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Girls | Not known. |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | Boys | 155 places in Year 7. The school is normally able to admit all boys who reach the required standard in the 11+ tests. |
Liverpool Grammar Schools
There is only one grammar school remaining in Liverpool – The Blue Coat School. It is a mixed school and admits 120 children each year into Year 7. In addition there are three partially selective schools in Liverpool.
The Liverpool Blue Coat School
| Open Evening | 8th July 2010 |
|---|---|
| Closing date for applications | 17th September 2010 (School’s own form); |
| CAF according to your LA deadline (31st October in Liverpool) | |
| 11+ test dates | 2nd October 2010 |
| 12th October 2010 (Reserve date) | |
| Test Types | Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Test Results | 1st March 2011 |
| Pass Mark | Variable, not known |
| Allocations | 1st March 2011 |
| Admissions Information | The Liverpool Blue Coat School |
Places are allocated by score, with the score on the NVR paper being used as a tie-breaker. In the event of a continuing tie the English score is used.
Partially selective schools in Liverpool
The three partially selective schools in Liverpool are:
| School | Gender | Places |
|---|---|---|
| King David High School | Mixed | Selects 17 percent of pupils for musical aptitude. Jewish faith-based school. |
| St. Hilda’s C of E High School | Girls | Selects 15 percent of pupils for general ability. |
| St. Margaret’s C of E High School | Boys | Selects 15 percent of pupils for general ability. |
Page updated on 25 October 2010
