Our Practice Papers and Answers
GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL test papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Parkstone Grammar School.
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Other GL Sample Papers and Answers
Verbal Reasoning Paper 1
Verbal Reasoning Paper 2
Verbal Reasoning Paper 3
ENGLISH PAPER 1
ENGLISH PAPER 2
ENGLISH PAPER 3
MATHS PAPER 1
MATHS PAPER 2
MATHS PAPER 3
The 11 Plus test papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Parkstone Grammar School.
About the School
Address — Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP
Type of school — Girls’ grammar school
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 1300+
Places available in year 7 — 200+
Average applicants per place — 5 or more
Catchment area — Parkstone Grammar School has a catchment area based on location and distance from the school.
Children living within the historic Borough of Poole or Poole postcodes BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18 and BH21 3 are given priority.
Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:
Eligible girls who are classed as “Looked After” or who have previously been “Looked After”.
Eligible girls who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
Eligible girls who live within the historic Borough of Poole or Poole postcodes BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18 and BH21 3, and who are currently entitled to the Pupil Premium.
Eligible girls who live within the historic Borough of Poole or Poole postcodes BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18 and BH21 3.
Eligible girls who live outside the historic Borough of Poole or Poole postcodes BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18 and BH21 3, and who are currently entitled to the Pupil Premium.
Eligible girls who live outside the historic Borough of Poole or Poole postcodes BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18 and BH21 3 in rank order of the entrance test scores, with those girls obtaining the highest scores given higher priority.
School Summary
Parkstone Grammar School was established in 1905 and is a girls’ grammar school in Poole, Dorset. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in science and languages.
The school works in collaboration with local Poole Grammar School for Boys to offer an extensive curriculum. They encourage their girls to embrace commitment, courage and compassion.
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
English
Mathematics
Exam length — 3x 50 minute exams.
Pass mark — Changes each year.
Other exam information —
All three tests are multiple choice.
The Maths paper covers Key Stage 2 content.
The English paper includes comprehension, vocabulary and punctuation.
The Verbal Reasoning test children on unseen questions and does not depend on prior knowledge.
Scores will be standardised.
Contact information
Website — https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/
Contact — https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/contact-us/
Facebook — https://www.linkedin.com/company/pgs-careerspage/
Twitter — https://twitter.com/parkstonegs
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/pgs-careerspage/
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