Herschel Grammar School
School Details
| Type of School | Grammar |
| Website | https://www.herschel.slough.sch.uk/ |
| Address |
Northampton Avenue Slough SL1 3BW |
| Phone | 01753520950 |
| mail@herschel.slough.sch.uk | |
| Consortium | Slough Consortium |
| Location | |
| Region | Berkshire |
Admissions
| Admission Year | Sept 2024 |
| Gender in YEAR 7 | Mixed |
Calendar
| Allocation Day | 3/1/2024 |
| Open Days |
25/4/2023
More details |
| CAF form | 31/10/2023 |
| Registration | 12/6/2023 |
| Academic Exam | 16/9/2023 |
Academic Selection
| Number of Places | 150 |
| Standardised | Yes |
| Age Standardised | No |
| Total Number of Exams | 2 |
| Number of Rounds | 1 |
| Qualifying Score | 111 |
| Admission Policy | View |
The structure and format of the examinations from September 2023 are similar to those used under the previous provider. Pupils will sit two test papers, with questions covering a combination of verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English and mathematics. All marking and standardisation will be carried out by the test provider.
Exam Boards
- Granada Learning (GL)
The Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools has contracted with GL Assessment as the test provider for the 11+ examinations to be held in September 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Exam Styles
- Multiple Choice (MC)
- Multiple Subject Paper (MSP)
Pupils will sit two test papers, with questions covering a combination of verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English and mathematics. All marking and standardisation will be carried out by the test provider.
The eligibility score will remain at 111 on a standardised scale. Pupils who score 111 or above will be in the top 35% of the cohort sitting the examination and will be considered eligible for consideration for a grammar school place should their parents apply on their behalf.
Sample Papers
| Name | Document or Link | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Papers | View | English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Parents are advised to read the information about the 11+ examination process which will be posted on the websites of each of the four grammar schools later this term, and should not rely on other sources which may not be accurate.
