11 Plus Schools

Wolverhampton & Wrekin 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.

There is now a new Consortium of schools for Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton
This has been established recently (2012) for ease in processing applications for Grammar Schools.

All applicants must complete two forms: the Local Authority secondary transfer form and a test registration form which can be downloaded from any school’s website. The form should be returned to the school at which you want your child to take the test.

The Consortium of Grammar Schools in Shrophsire, Walsall and Wolverhampton

Admissions Information for September 2013 entry

Closing date 31st October 2012 – for CAF Form
Friday 13th July 2012 – for test registration form
11+ test dates Wednesday 12th September 2012
Test Types Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning , Maths and English – some questions are multiple choice.
There are two 45 minute tests. Each test will cover all areas i.e.- verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, mathematics, literacy and reading comprehension.
Each paper will be divided into smaller individually timed sections.
Examiners Papers are written by University of Durham.
A sample paper can be downloaded from Newport High Academy website and sample questions from Adams’ Grammar School website click here
Previous Year’s Pass Mark Varies from year to year. Top candidates admitted in order of ranked standardised scores.
Standardised Score? Yes
Test Results Mid October 2012
Allocations 1 March 2013
Acceptance Parents should accept or reject the place offered by 18th March 2013.
Unsuccessful applicants can request a review of their
allocation.
Result of Allocation Review Results of the review process to be notified to parents or
guardians on 22nd March 2013.
Appeals Deadline 29th March 2013
Appeals Heard May/June 2013
Admissions Information Telford & Wrekin Council

Schools Information

School Gender Places Open Day
Adams Grammar School (Newport) Boys 97 day places, 15 boarder places in Year 7 2nd -6th July 2012
Newport High School for Girls Girls 56 places in Year 7 2nd July 2012
Wolverhampton High School for Girls Girls 108 places in Year 7 3rd & 5th July 2012
Queen Mary’s Grammar School Boys 96 places in Year 7. 29th March 2012
Queen Mary’s High School Girls 96 places in Year 7. 27th March 2012

Page updated on 23rd March 2012