Edgbaston High School (EHS) 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2025

Introduction

 

Edgbaston High School for Girls is an independent day school for girls located in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham. Through a mix of tradition and innovation, the school offers a  balanced education whilst providing its students with amazing opportunities for learning and discovery.

 

The broad curriculum includes English, drama, mathematics, sciences, French, Spanish, German, Latin, geography, history, RS, ICT, art and design, DT, music, PE and Learning to Learn.

 

The variety of extra-curricular activities on offer helps develop girls’ talents, teach them new skills and test their initiative. The school has art, science, gym and dance clubs, as well as more formal groupings for debating and public-speaking coupled with the Young Enterprise and Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes.

 

Girls can also take part in the Technical Crew programme, where they learn audio-visual, sound and lighting techniques to assist school productions. The school organises a number of residential trips, both abroad and in the UK. 

 

In line with the school’s motto Fideliter, Fortiter, Feliciter (Faithfully, bravely, successfully), girls benefit from the outstanding education provided by the school, underlined by recent GCSE results, with a pass rate of 95% and 55.1% at grades 9-7 (equivalent to A*/A).

 

Edgbaston High School (EHS) 11 Plus (11+) Information 2025

 

Address: Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TS

County: West Midlands

Admissions info: admissions@edgbastonhigh.co.uk or 0121 454 5831

School type: Independent day school for girls

Number of students: 940 (approx.)

11+ Open day: September, June

11+ Exam date: October of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: CEM Select

 

Open Events for Edgbaston High School 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Edgbaston High School for Girls hosts open events for Seniors in September and June. The Summer Term event includes a pupil-guided tour of the school during which you and your daughter can discover first-hand the special atmosphere at EHS.  

 

The School in Action Day for prospective Year 7 pupils and parents is set in the early Spring Term. To confirm your attendance at the open events, please reach out to the Admissions Office. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Edgbaston High School (EHS) 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Edgbaston High School is a selective school, assessing girls on the basis of entrance examinations as well as an interview. A current-school confidential report will be requested as this plays an important role in the admissions process.

 

In its initial stage, you should complete a registration form and include relevant information for scholarship or bursary applications. The registration fee is £75 (non-refundable). Note that acceptance of registration does not automatically lead to an offer of a place. 

 

The closing date for applications for entry to Year 7 is in September. The entrance examination will take place in October.

 

Edgbaston High School (EHS) 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries 

 

Scholarships are awarded annually at 11+ and are based on your daughter’s performance in the entrance examination. All girls who sit the 11+ entrance examinations are automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship.

 

The Dixon Academic Scholarship is awarded to an external candidate from the maintained sector. The Anthea Cadbury Scholarship is open to all candidates. The Martineau Scholarship is offered for excellence in music, and is awarded following the entrance examination and a practical assessment of a girl’s performance with an instrument and her musical understanding.

 

EHS Scholarships are awarded to candidates who have performed outstandingly well in the entrance examination. The value of scholarships is up to 50% of fees and is applied until the end of a girl’s education at the school.

 

A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available to girls who show good academic ability. Bursaries are dependent on parental income, may cover a percentage of the school fees and are granted at the discretion of the Head.

 

Note that both parents must be in paid employment in order for a bursary application to be considered. Bursaries are annually reviewed and may be amended according to changes in the family’s financial circumstances. 

 

Edgbaston High School (EHS) 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The entrance assessment for candidates applying to join Year 7 (11+) consists of:

 

• Online test (CEM Select)

 

The online test (CEM Select) assesses Verbal, Non-Verbal and Numerical Ability through a series of short, online modules.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Edgbaston High School 11+ entrance examination.

 

How to Prepare for the Edgbaston High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

To successfully prepare your daughter for the Edgbaston High School 11+ entrance exam, we suggest that you make use of our targeted resources. Our practice tests enable familiarisation with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam, which will help your daughter gain confidence in the lead up to the big day.

 

With the use of our practice tests, you will be able to precisely identify your daughter’s strengths and weaknesses, which will guide you in devising a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’.

 

Moreover, our practice tests will help your daughter get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure. 

 

Our thoroughly researched and up-to-date resources enable a structured approach towards exam preparation that results in a significant advantage over other candidates. Due to their practicality and effectiveness, our practice tests are used successfully by hundreds of thousands of students every year. 

 

Please see below our recommended packs to help you prepare your child for the Edgbaston High School 11 plus entrance examinations.

 

Edgbaston High School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Tests

 

CEM Select

 

The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the Edgbaston High School CEM Select assessment:

 

Full Practice

 

CEM Select Practice Test 1

 

CEM Select Practice Test 2

 

CEM Select Practice Test 3

 

CEM Select Practice Test 4

 

CEM Select Practice Test 5

 

CEM Select Practice Test 6

 

CEM Select Practice Test 7

 

CEM Select Practice Test 8

 

CEM Select Practice Test 9

 

CEM Select Practice Test 10

 

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The following resources consist of focused tests that allow students to target specific question formats that appear in CEM Select:

 

Skill Practice: Verbal Ability

 

CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 1

 

CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 2

 

CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 1

 

CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 2

 

CEM Select – Related Words

 

CEM Select – Anagrams

 

CEM Select – Shuffled Sentences

 

CEM Select – Letter Connections

 

CEM Select – Multiple Meanings

 

CEM Select – Selected Letters

 

Skill Practice: Non-Verbal Ability

 

CEM Select – Pictures

 

Skill Practice: Numerical Ability

 

CEM Select – Arithmetic

 

CEM Select – Data Problems

 

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The information provided about Edgbaston High School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of possible future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

 

Please note that Pretest Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of the CEM or any other test publisher and Edgbaston High School.

 

Other entry points for Edgbaston High School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam