Advice for a newbie

[mjames]

Hi all,
New to forum,please be gentle .
I wish to know more about the Wirral Grammar schools for my girls as I may be moving to that region next year.
Is Upton school a Grammar school or independent?
Which is the suggested book to start with the preparation for kids in year 4?
Thanks in advance

[hermanmunster]

Hi mjames!

From the Upton website:

Upton Hall School FCJ is a Roman Catholic Grammar School for girls aged 11-18, maintained by Wirral Local Authority and situated in the Diocese of Shrewsbury under the Trusteeship of the Society of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, FCJ.

and some info on the forum about Upton Hall (which is not an indie):


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, multiple choice. Both 50 mins each. Scores of both tests added together; a required score of 236 or above.
(See appropriate materials below)
EXAMINER GL Assessment (NFER)
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

[mjames]

Thank you very much