Wolverhampton Girls' High School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exams

Wolverhampton Girls' High School – 11 Plus Exam Information

11 Plus Exam Dates

September of Year 6

11 Plus Exam Format

English 📝
Mathematics ➗
Verbal Reasoning 🧠
Non-Verbal Reasoning 🎲

11 Plus Exam Board

GL Assessment

11 Plus Exam Pass Mark and Target Score

The pass mark for each year is decided after the tests have been marked.
The weightings are 50% for English and verbal reasoning, 25% for non-verbal reasoning and 25% for mathematics.

Other Exam information

All questions are multiple choice.
Students will sit two papers, each lasting 50–60 minutes.

Wolverhampton Girls' High School – 11 Plus Admissions

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

Applications to sit the entrance exam must be made on the school website over the summer before your child begins Year 6. You can register here.

You must also formally apply for a place at the school before midnight on the 31st of October (when your child is in Year 6) to be considered. You can find out more about applying for secondary schools in your local area here.

Is Wolverhampton Girls' High School part of a Consortium?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ partnership which is made up of the Grammar Schools in Birmingham, the Shropshire/Wolverhampton/Walsall Consortium and the Warwickshire Consortium.

Does Wolverhampton Girls' High School have a catchment area?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School does not have a catchment area but children who live closest to the school are favoured. Entry to the school is based firstly on the scores achieved in the 11+ tests.

How Does Place Allocation Work?

Where qualifying applications exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

Looked after children/previously looked after children who achieve the qualifying score by rank order of standardised score.
Children eligible for the Pupil Premium at the time of the test who achieve the qualifying score by rank order of standardised score but limited to no more than 25 places.
Other students based on merit order according to the performance of each girl in the 11+ Entrance Test.

Admissions Policy Information

Click here To View the school's Full Admission's Policy

Wolverhampton Girls' High School – How to Prepare for the 11 Plus Exams?

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers For Wolverhampton Girls' High 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.

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Wolverhampton offers a mix of grammar and independent school options, known for their academic rigour and commitment to holistic development.

In Wolverhampton, the grammar school is Wolverhampton Grammar School, a selective co-educational day school for pupils aged 4-18. The school is renowned for its academic excellence, offering a broad curriculum and consistently achieving high exam results.

Independent schools in Wolverhampton include Tettenhall College, a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2-18, and Newbridge Preparatory School, a girls' school with limited places for boys aged 3-11. These schools offer a more personalized approach to education with smaller class sizes and a focus on individual development, providing a broad curriculum and emphasizing character development.

Below, you can find an updated list of all the private and grammar schools in Wolverhampton . Click the links below for individual school/admissions information, as well as some free 11 Plus exam papers in a similar style to those the school uses for its admissions test for year 7.

All Private and Grammar Schools in Wolverhampton

Tettenhall College

Wolverhampton Girls’ High School

Wolverhampton Grammar School

Tettenhall College

Address: Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton WV6 8QX, United Kingdom.
Founded: 1863.
Type of School: Independent, co-educational day and boarding school.
Age Range: 2-18 years old.
Entrance Exam Type: CEM Select and school’s own exam.
Notable Features: Situated on a beautiful 30-acre campus. Offers a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong focus on academic excellence and personal development. Boarding options available for students from Year 4 onwards. Strong emphasis on pastoral care and individual attention. Wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and outdoor education.
Resources:
- Tettenhall College – 11 Plus Exam Papers
- Tettenhall College – 11 Plus Entrance Exam Information