Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Eleven Plus (11 Plus) Exam

October 16, 2024 The Exam Coach

Wirral Grammar School for Girls – 11 Plus Exam Information

11 Plus Exam Dates

September of Year 6

11 Plus Exam Format

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.

Other Exam information

There are two papers, each lasting 60 minutes.
All questions are multiple choice.

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Wirral Grammar School for Girls– 11 Plus Admissions

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Wirral Grammar School for Girls?

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 Wirral Grammar School for Girls part of a Consortium?

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is part of the Wirral Consortium with Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby Grammar School and Wirral Grammar School for Boys.

Does Wirral Grammar School for Girls have a catchment area?

Wirral Grammar School for Girls does have a catchment area, which is based on distance from the school. However, 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:

Girls in public care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Admissions Policy Information

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Wirral Grammar School for Girls – How to Prepare for the 11 Plus Exams?

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