11 Plus Schools

Wirral (inc. Liverpool) 11 Plus

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.

Wirral Grammar Schools

The 11 plus in Wirral is administered by the Wirral Borough Council for all the community grammar and foundation selective schools within Wirral except St. Anselm’s College and Upton Hall School(see below). These two schools administer their own tests.

Admissions Information for Entry 2013

Closing date for applications 7th May 2012 – for the test using “Request for Assessment Form” , to be given to the LA
31st October 2012 – CAF form
11+ test dates Second week in September 2012 , two separate days for each paper. Exact dates have not yet been published for 2012. Two practice tests will take place in the first week of September
Test Types 2 Verbal Reasoning papers, GL Assessment (formerly NFER) multiple choice format, 21 question types
Test Results 2nd week of October 2012
Pass Mark 236 (maximum score 280)
Allocations 1st March 2013
Admissions Information: Wirral 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 Open Evening
Calday Grange Grammar School Boys 200 places in Year 7. 26th & 27th September 2012
St. Anselm’s College Boys 135 places in Year 7, Catholic school 13th September 2012
Upton Hall School Girls 140 places in Year 7 21st June & 27th September 2012
West Kirby Grammar School for Girls Girls 169 places in Year 7 Open Day – 8th & 9th May 2012
Wirral Grammar School for Girls Girls 169 places in Year 7 Open Day – 27th June 2012
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 Open Day – 26th June 2012

St Anselm’s College-

Their tests include English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning.
The Open Evening is Thursday 28th June 2012
The test date is 17th September 2012.

Upton Hall School Admissions for September Entry 2013

Places 140 in Year 7
Closing date for applications 16th September 2012 – Schools Form
31st October 2012 – Common Application Form
Open Day 21st June 2012 & 27th September 2012
11+ test dates Monday 17th September 2012.
Friday 21st September 2012 – Follow up test for those who missed the first test e.g. due to illness or special needs.
Test Types 2 Verbal Reasoning papers, GL Assessment (formerly NFER). Both 50 mins each. Scores of both tests added together; a required score of 236 or above. The format of the test is not known
Test Results Issued by 19th October 2012
Pass Mark 236
Allocations 1st March 2013
Appeals Within 20 days of receipt of allocations letter.
Admissions Information Upton Hall School Admissions

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 Entry 2013

Open Evening 5th July 2012
Places 120 places in Year 7
Closing date for applications Friday 14th September 2012 – School’s own form (Parents must write to the Headteacher requesting a Blue Coat Application form)
31st October 2012 – CAF Form
11+ test dates TBA – usually first weekend in October
Test Types Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Test Results Not Known
Pass Mark Variable. 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.
Allocations 1st March 2013
Admissions Information The Liverpool Blue Coat School

Partially selective schools in Liverpool

The three partially selective schools in Liverpool are:

School Gender Places Open Evening
King David High School Mixed Selects 17 percent of pupils for musical aptitude. Jewish faith-based school.More 20th June 2012
St. Hilda’s C of E High School Girls Selects 15 percent of pupils for general ability. 10th July
St. Margaret’s C of E High School Boys Selects 15 percent of pupils for general ability. 28th June 2012

Page updated on 11th April 2012