St. Anselm’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026

Introduction

Founded in 1933, St Anselm’s College is a Roman Catholic all-boys’ grammar school based in Birkenhead, Merseyside. The school currently teaches over 900 pupils aged between 11 and 18 and has had academy status since 2011.

St. Anselm’s provides a broad and balanced curriculum and has built on its background as a technology college to prepare its pupils for modern life. Away from academia, the College values pupil participation in a range of sporting and extracurricular pursuits, enabling students to develop their talents.

St. Anselm’s College 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

St. Anselm’s administers its own entrance test for its 140 Year 7 places and admission is based on student performance in this eleven plus exam.

Competition for Year 7 places at the school is high, with over eight applications for every Year 7 place. In cases where the school is oversubscribed, the following admissions criteria are used, giving priority to:

1. 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 boys, living in the relevant area.
3. Non-Catholic boys whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education.
   
   

The school’s full admissions policy can be downloaded directly from their website. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to St. Anselm’s College

To apply for a place at St. Anselm’s College, parents must complete two documents. The first, St. Anselm’s College’s Registration Form, can be found on the school’s website when registration opens. This form must be completed and returned to the school, along with a copy of the student’s baptismal certificate, if applicable.

Secondly, parents must complete a Parental Preference Form from Wirral Local Authority. Parents will receive 11+ test results in October and Year 7 places will be allocated in March of the following year.

St Anselm’s College Catchment Area

Does St Anselm’s College have a catchment area?

Yes, they do. For St Anselm’s College, the priority catchment area covers areas within 5 miles of the school, including Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester.

How to Prepare for the St. Anselm’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam?

Eleven plus exam dates are set well in advance, which allows students plenty of time to prepare for the tests. The key to preparing well for the exam is to start revision early. Before students begin their revision, we recommend that parents read our 11 Plus guide for parents.

Competition for Year 7 places at St. Anselm’s College is high, so we recommend that students use practice exam papers as part of their study routine. These papers allow children to get a better idea of the 11+ exam layout and the types of questions they may be asked on the day. They also help parents identify any weaker areas that may need improving.

St. Anselm’s College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

St. Anselm’s has its own exam and does not have a set pass mark. Instead, it admits pupils according to rank order, based on their exam performance and total score.

Pupils who are able to score 75-85%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the 11+ test.

Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the St. Anselm’s College 11+ exam. Please click here to learn more.

St. Anselm’s College 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

Verbal Reasoning

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