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Upton Hall School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Upton Hall School.

About the School

 

Address — Upton Hall School, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LJ

Type of school — Girls’, Roman Catholic, grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1000+

Places available in year 7 — 150+

Average applicants per place — 8 or more

Catchment area —  Upton Hall School does not have a set catchment area. However, to break a tie, priority is given based on location and distance from the school. Preference will be given to children with the shortest distance from their home to the school as measured by Wirral Local Authority’s computer mapping system.

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church). 

  2. Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic education. 

In the event of oversubscription in any of the above categories, places will be allocated in order of merit based on the score in the Examination. If there are several candidates at the 156th place with equal marks in the order of merit, priority will be given to those girls whose homes are nearest the school. 

School Summary

Upton Hall School was established in 1849 and is an all-girls, Roman Catholic, grammar school in  Wirral, Merseyside. The school became an academy in 2012 and it is both an International School and a training school. 

Upton Hall is a member of the FCJ (Faithful Companions of Jesus) Academy Trust. It is one of the five schools run by the trust across England and Jersey. The Trust was established by the congregation of the Faithful Companions of Jesus to work with schools to ensure that they operate within the teachings, tenets and practices of the Catholic Church in accordance with the ethos reflecting the FCJ charism.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment.

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning 

Exam length — 2x 60 minute exams.

Pass mark —  236.

Other exam information — 

  • The test is in two separate booklets.

  • Students are required to mark answers on a separate answer sheet, which is scored by computer.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

Scores will be standardised.

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St Anselm’s College | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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About the School

 

Address —  St Anselm’s College, Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ

Type of school — Boys’ Roman Catholic grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1000+

Places available in year 7 — 150+

Average applicants per place — 8 or more

Catchment area —  St Amselm’s College has a set catchment area consisting of Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester and any other areas within 5 miles of the College.

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Catholic Looked After and previously Looked After Boys, Baptised Catholic Boys, living in the relevant area (defined as Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester and any other areas within 5 miles of the College). 

  2. Baptised Christian, non-Catholic Looked After and previously Looked After Boys, Baptised Christian, non-Catholic boys, living in the relevant area. 

  3. Looked After Boys and previously Looked After Boys who are not baptised Christians, Non-Catholic boys whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education. 

School Summary

St Anselm’s College was established in 1933 and is an all-boys, Roman Catholic grammar school in Wirral, Merseyside. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in technology and languages. 

In 2009 the college became a Leadership Partner School. It is also part of the Edmund Rice Academies Trust, meaning the school is part of a global network of over 300 schools. 

 Students achieve an average 9 - 10 grades 9-4 at GCSE and 55-60% grades A*-B and 100% A-E at A Level. 95% of Year 13 Leavers progress on to university and over 40% to Russell Group Universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — School written exam.

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning 

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Mental maths

Exam length — 3x 45 minute exams + mental maths exercise.

Pass mark —  Changes every year. 

Other exam information — 

  •  There are three written papers (Verbal Reasoning, Maths and English) and a mental maths paper.

  • The English exam consists of a comprehension with written answer questions and an essay/creative writing section.

  • The maths exam consists of standard format questions.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

Scores will be standardised.

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Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, Liverpool | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, Merseyside.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

  • Verbal Reasoning

Exam length — 3x 30 minute exams + 1x 45 minute exam (verbal reasoning).

Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam and entry information: 

  • The assessment exams are held in the November of Year 6.

  • All exams are taken online, apart from the verbal reasoning paper.

  • Academic scholarship applicants must also take an additional 30-minute mathematics exam.

  • Applicants will be required to submit a reference and updated report from their current school.

  • Acceptance letters will be sent to parents shortly after the assessment is complete.

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Birkenhead School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Birkenhead School.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form above.

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal Reasoning

Other exam information —

  • Entrance exams will take place during a taster/assessment day, usually towards the end of year 5 or in the Autumn term of year 6.

  • The online application form must be submitted before taking the assessments, along with a non-refundable application fee.

  • The English exam will consist of reading and writing questions.

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Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Wirral Grammar School for Girls.

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Wirral Grammar School for Girls.

About the School

 

Address — Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Heath Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3AF

Type of school — Girls’ grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1200+

Places available in year 7 — 180+

Average applicants per place — 8 or more

Catchment area —  Wirral Grammar School for Girls does not have a set catchment area. However, priority is based on location and distance from the school. Preference will be given to children with the shortest distance from their home to the school as measured by Wirral Local Authority’s computer mapping system.

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Girls in public care.

  2. Girls with a valid medical reason supported by a doctor’s letter. Details must be given on the preference form and will be verified by a medical officer of the Area Health Authority.

  3. Up to 15 places for children on Free school Meals at the time of application who achieve the qualifying score in rank order of distance from the school. Details must be given on the preference form and will be verified.

  4. Girls who have a sister attending the school at the time of application with a reasonable expectation that they will be attending at the same time of the start of the new academic year.

  5. Priority may now be given to members of staff employed by the school provided that they have been employed for a minimum of two years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.

  6. By reference to geographical factors, that is, distance from the home address to Wirral Grammar School for Girls. Distances will be measured from the home to the school gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath which is considered by the school to be a safe walking route.

School Summary

Wirral Grammar School for Girls was established in 1931 and is an all-girls grammar school in  Wirral, Merseyside. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in languages, humanities and science.

At this high-performing school, results are consistently high, and well above the national average. Between 98% and 100% of pupils achieve five or more grade A*–C GCSEs each year. The school has been at the top local and national league tables for many years. Wirral Girls also have highly successful and competitive sports teams, orchestras, and choirs. 

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment for the Wirral Consortium of Schools.

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning 

  • Non-verbal reasoning

  • Mathematics

Exam length — 2x 60 minute exams.

Pass mark —  Changes every year. 

Other exam information — 

  • The test is in two separate booklets, each one covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills, as well as mathematics. 

  • Both tests are timed and consist of multiple-choice questions. 

  • Students are required to mark answers on a separate answer sheet, which is scored by computer.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

Scores will be standardised.

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St Mary's College | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by St Mary's College, Merseyside.

INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form above.

Exam Information

Exam style — Schools own exams.

Exam types:

  • Maths

  • English

  • Cognitive Abilities

Interviews — An interview is required with a senior staff member after the assessment exams.

Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam and entry information: 

  • The online registration form must be filled out online, along with a non-refundable registration fee of £40 and an updated school report.

  • Applicants will be required to provide references from their current school and sit an interview with a senior staff member.

  • The assessment exams will be held in the November of year 6.

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Tower College | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form above.

Exam Information

Exam style — School’s own exam.

Exam types:

  • Maths

  • English

Exam length — 2 exams totalling 1.75 hours.

Pass mark — There is no fixed pass mark for the exam.

Other exam and entry information: 

  • The English exam tests both comprehension and essay writing skills.

  • Applicants are asked to bring a pen, paper, rubber, and ruler to the mathematics exam.

  • The exams usually take place in the morning.

  • Applicants will be required to submit a reference and updated report from their current school.

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The Blue Coat School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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The Blue Coat School does not release any past or practice papers. The GL and independent style papers we’ve shared below contain similar content to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by The Blue Coat School.

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT ENGLISH PAPER 1

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INDEPENDENT MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

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The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL/independent papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by The Blue Coat School.

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About the School

 

Address —  The Blue Coat School, Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 9EE

Type of school — Mixed grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1150+

Places available in year 7 — 180+

Average applicants per place — 7 or more

Catchment area —  The Blue Coat School odes not have a catchment area.

Oversubscription policy — Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Up to 27 places will be available to the highest scoring applicants who are eligible for free school meals and who achieve an Entrance Test score of 213 or more.

  2. The remaining places will be available to all other highest scoring applicants.

School Summary

The Blue Coat School was established in 1708 and is a mixed grammar school in Liverpool, Merseyside. The school became an academy in 2012 specialises in science and maths. Blue Coat was originally a boarding school for boys but became a mixed school in 2002. It is the only grammar school in Liverpool.

In recent years, over half of the school’s GCSE grades were Grade 8 or above and over three-quarters where Grade 7 and above.  At A-Level, nearly two-thirds of grades were Grade A or above and over three quarters were Grade B or above.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — School written exam.

Exam types:

  • English

  • Mathematics

Exam length — 2x 50 minute exams.

Pass mark —  Changes every year. Places are awarded in order of the highest overall score. 

Pupils who qualify for free schools meals must score 213 or above to qualify for a place. 

Other exam information — 

  •  There are two papers - one English and one maths.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

  • Exams are marked out of 300.

Scores will be standardised.

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Calday Grange Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

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Answering Booklet

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

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The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Calday Grange Grammar School.

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Calday Grange Grammar School.

About the School

 

Address — Calday Grange Grammar School, Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 8GG

Type of school — Boys’ grammar school 

Cost — Free

Pupils in school —1500+

Places available in year 7 — 210+

Average applicants per place — 8 or more

Catchment area —  Calday Grange Grammar School does not have a set catchment area. However, priority is based on location and distance from the school. Preference will be given to children with the shortest walking distance from the school as measured by the Local Authority computer mapping system.

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children.

  2. Children with a valid medical or social reason supported in writing by a doctor, social worker or appropriate professional person.

  3. Up to 15 places for children on Free School Meals at the time of application who achieve the qualifying score in rank order of the shortest walking distance from the school. 

  4. Children who will have a sibling at the school at the time of admission. A sibling is defined as: a brother or sister by the same parents, a half brother or sister, a step-brother or sister, adopted child/children living in the same household.

  5. By reference to geographical factors, preference will then be given to children with the shortest walking distance from the school as measured by the Local Authority computer mapping system.

School Summary

Calday Grange Grammar School was established in 1636 and is an all-boys grammar school in  Wirral, Merseyside. The school became an academy in 2013 and has been awarded the Sportsmark Gold award and Investors in People status.

The school is the oldest grammar school in Wirral and has a large, co-educational sixth-form.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment for the Wirral Consortium of Schools.

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning 

  • Non-verbal reasoning

  • Mathematics

Exam length — 2x 60 minute exams.

Pass mark —  Changes every year. 

Other exam information — 

  • The test is in two separate booklets, each one covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills, as well as mathematics. 

  • Both tests are timed and consist of multiple-choice questions. 

  • Students are required to mark answers on a separate answer sheet, which is scored by computer.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

Scores will be standardised.

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Wirral Grammar School for Boys | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

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GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Wirral Grammar School for Boys.

New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form above.

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MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Wirral Grammar School for Boys.

About the School

 

Address — Wirral Grammar School for Boys, Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3AQ

Type of school — Boys’ grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school —1100+

Places available in year 7 — 150+

Average applicants per place — 8 or more

Catchment area —  Wirral Grammar School for Boys does not have a set catchment area. However, priority is based on location and distance from the school. Preference will be given to children with the shortest distance from their home to the school as measured by Wirral Local Authority’s computer mapping system.

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Boys who are looked after or previously looked after. 

  2. Boys with a valid medical reason supported by a doctor’s letter. Details must be given on the preference form and will be verified by a medical officer of the Area Health Authority.

  3. Up to 15 places for children at the time of application on Free School Meals who achieve the qualifying score in rank order of distance from the school. Details must be given on the preference form and will be verified.

  4. To those boys with a sibling attending the school at the time of application with a reasonable expectation that they will be attending at the time of the start of the new academic year.

  5. By reference to geographical factors, preference will be given to children with the shortest distance from their home to the school as measured by Wirral Local Authority’s computer mapping system.

School Summary

Wirral Grammar School for Boys was established in 1931 and is an all-boys grammar school in  Wirral, Merseyside. The school became an academy in 2011 and is situated on a large 9.1 acre site. The school aims to provide a strong academic grounding to its pupils. It also offers a wide range of extracurricular programmes. 

Previous students include former Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, who was the school’s first Head Boy.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment for the Wirral Consortium of Schools.

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning 

  • Non-verbal reasoning

  • Mathematics

Exam length — 2x 60 minute exams.

Pass mark —  Changes every year. 

Other exam information — 

  • The test is in two separate booklets, each one covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills, as well as mathematics. 

  • Both tests are timed and consist of multiple-choice questions. 

  • Students are required to mark answers on a separate answer sheet, which is scored by computer.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

Scores will be standardised.

Have a listen to our 11 Plus Vocabulary Podcast and expand your child’s vocabulary one word at a time.

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West Kirby Grammar School | Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers

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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1

Test Paper

Answering Booklet

Answers

The test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by West Kirby Grammar School.

New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form above.

Other GL Sample Papers and Answers

MATHS PAPER 1

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MATHS PAPER 2

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MATHS PAPER 3

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2

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NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3

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VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1

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The 11 Plus testpapers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by West Kirby Grammar School.

About the School

 

Address — West Kirby Grammar School, Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DP

Type of school — Girls’ grammar school

Cost — Free

Pupils in school — 1200+

Places available in year 7 — 180+

Average applicants per place — 7 or more

Catchment area —  West Kirby Grammar School does not have a set catchment area. However, priority is based on location and distance from the school. Distances will be measured from the home to the School gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath which is considered by the school to be a safe walking route.

Oversubscription policy — In each of the identified criteria below, a requirement of applicants is that they have passed the entrance examinations.

Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:

  1. Students who are Looked After or previously Looked After. 

  2. Students with a valid medical reason supported by a doctor’s letter. 

  3. Up to 15 places for children on Free School Meals at the time of application who achieve the qualifying score in rank order of distance from the School. 

  4. Students who have siblings at the School at the time of application.

  5. By reference to geographical factors, that is, distance from the home address to West Kirby Grammar School. Distances will be measured from the home to the School gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route, unless it is possible to use a footpath which is considered by the school to be a safe walking route.

School Summary

West Kirby Grammar School was established in 1913 and is an all-girls grammar school in  Wirral, Merseyside. The school became an academy in 2011 and has a large, co-educational sixth-form.

The school’s students are split into six houses: Furniss, Gonner, Hudson, Paton, Stewart and Wallis. West Kirby is one of The Sunday Times top one hundred state schools.

Find the most recent Ofsted reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

Exam Information

Exam style — GL Assessment for the Wirral Consortium of Schools.

Exam types:

  • Verbal reasoning 

  • Non-verbal reasoning

  • Mathematics

Exam length — 2x 60 minute exams.

Pass mark —  Changes every year. 

Other exam information — 

  • The test is in two separate booklets, each one covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills, as well as mathematics. 

  • Both tests are timed and consist of multiple-choice questions. 

  • Students are required to mark answers on a separate answer sheet, which is scored by computer.

  • There will be a break between the tests.

Scores will be standardised.

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