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Introduction
Nestled in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Stratford Girls’ Grammar School caters exclusively to girls aged 11-18. Originally known as Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls, the school adopted its current name upon attaining academy status in 2011. [1]
Consistently high-performing, Stratford Girls’ Grammar School places particular emphasis on languages and science while simultaneously offering a wide-ranging academic curriculum. Lessons for DT, mathematics, Food Technology, languages and many other subjects are delivered effectively, targeting the development of pupils’ skills without neglecting their individual learning styles in the process.
Stratford Girls’ Grammar is a nationally recognised centre of academic excellence, and one of its primary aims is to give students the confidence to pursue leadership roles post-education. With this in mind, the school provides a range of extracurricular activities, including lacrosse, tennis, drama, orchestra and cricket, as well as annual trips to exciting local and cross-border destinations. [2]
Recently, 94% of all results at Stratford Girls’ Grammar were at Grade 9-7. Judged as an Outstanding school by Ofsted, it is by far one of the most popular educational institutions in the area and beyond, accommodating pupils within an inspirational and stimulating learning environment.
The school’s philosophy emphasises academic excellence, fostering a sense of community while nurturing pupils’ talents, ambitions and aspirations. The strong focus on pastoral care ensures that the overall well-being of students is interwoven with Stratford Girls’ core values, aimed at equipping girls with the confidence and ability to navigate the world beyond school with assertiveness.
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2025
Address: Shottery, Stratford upon Avon CV37 9HA
County: Warwickshire
Admissions info: info@sggs.org.uk, 01789 293 759
School type: Girls’ grammar
Number of places in Year 7: 120
Open Day date: June
Exam date: September 2025
Pass mark: Aim for 80-85%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.
Exam type / Board: West Midlands Partnership (GL Assessment)
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
All Year 7 places at Stratford Girls’ Grammar School will be allocated on the basis of pupil performance in the eleven plus exam.
Prior to applying for a place, it is suggested that prospective families visit the school during its June Open Day. At this event, you will have the chance to ask questions about the admissions process and your daughter will have the unique opportunity to explore facilities and meet key teaching staff members.
Stratford Girls is consistently oversubscribed and receives more Year 7 applications than there are available places. In such instances, the following oversubscription criteria are used, giving priority to:
- Looked After, or previously Looked After, children who either achieve the qualifying score or above, or who score up to twenty marks below the automatic qualifying score
- Children who live in the priority area, are eligible for the Pupil Premium and achieve the automatic qualifying score or above
- Children who live in the priority area and achieve the automatic qualifying score or above
- Children who live outside the priority area who achieve the automatic qualifying score or above
- Children who score below the automatic qualifying score, but above the minimum score for the waiting list.
For further details about the school’s oversubscription criteria, please consult their admissions policy. You can view the Stratford Girls exact location on the map below:
How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Stratford Girls’ Grammar School
As part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium, Stratford Girls’ Grammar commences its admission process in May. All applications must be submitted through the consortium’s registration portal by the June cut-off date.
Furthermore, it’s important to remember to apply to your Local Authority (LA). The LA Preference Form requires you to indicate your schools of interest. Not including Stratford Girls’ Grammar in this list might exclude your child from being eligible for admission there.
You will receive your child’s 11+ admission results in October. Formal offers are made in March of the following year.
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School Catchment Area
Does Stratford Girls’ Grammar School have a catchment area?
Yes, there is a catchment area with priority based on location and distance from the school.
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The Stratford Girls’ Grammar School 11 Plus exam consists of two test papers, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. They cover:
- English Comprehension
- Verbal Reasoning
- Mathematics
- Non-Verbal + Spatial Reasoning
The weightings for the test results are 50% for English/verbal reasoning, 25% for non-verbal reasoning and 25% for mathematics.
The English Comprehension paper examines comprehension skills, including inference. There will be no writing component.
The Verbal Reasoning section of the exam assesses logical thinking, use of English language and vocabulary.
The maths paper measures problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including questions on number, measurement, geometry, algebra and statistics.
The exam will also cover Non-Verbal Reasoning or Spatial Reasoning, both testing logic and intelligence.
Results from the Stratford Girls’ Grammar School 11 Plus will be available to parents online in October, with final Year 7 place allocations published in March the following year.
How to Prepare for the Stratford Girls’ Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam?
To boost your daughter’s confidence in the lead-up to exam day, we strongly encourage the use of our practice tests. They help familiarise students with the structure and style of Stratford Girls’ Grammar School entrance exams, encompassing all possible question types.
Our practice tests will also help you identify gaps within your daughter’s knowledge base that require further attention and assist you in crafting a customised study schedule for her. Adopting such a systematic approach to 11+ exam preparation alleviates unnecessary stress, making the process more enjoyable overall.
Note that administering our practice tests under timed conditions can help your daughter adapt to answering questions promptly under time pressure. This strategy will arm her with a distinct advantage over her peers.
Stratford Girls’ School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
Stratford Girls’ School does not provide information about raw scores, except that they will be age-standardised, ensuring that each student is assessed fairly.
Pupils who are able to score 80-85%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the 11+ Stratford Girls’ School test.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Stratford Girls’ School 11+ exam. Please click here to learn more.
Stratford Girls’ School 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers
The resources listed below are specifically designed to help students prepare for the Stratford Girls’ School 11+ Exam. They cover every aspect of the exam, which is created by GL Assessment.
All question types that could come up in the actual exam are addressed across English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning.
Most of the products below also come with detailed video tutorials to accompany every question. These allow your child to quickly learn from their mistakes and understand the most effective techniques to approach any question that could come up in their exam.
The following practice tests are specifically designed to help your child prepare for the West Midlands 11+ Exam, used by Stratford Girls’ Grammar School for Year 7 entry. They provide excellent mock exam preparation, highlighting your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Practice Papers
The packs below will introduce your child to all the key question types used in GL Assessment 11+ English exams, such as the Stratford Girls’ School assessment. The timings and types of passages used are typical of what you can expect in the actual exam.
Practice Papers
10 Minutes Test
The packs below will introduce your child to all the key question types used in the Stratford Girls’ School 11+ Verbal Reasoning exam sections, using the correct timings and pitched at just the right difficulty level. Each pack comes with free, detailed video explanations for every question to help your child learn and improve quickly.
Practice Papers
10 Minutes Test
Video Masterclasses
The packs below will introduce your child to all the key question types used in the Stratford Girls’ School 11+ Mathematics exam sections, using the correct timings and pitched at just the right difficulty level. Each pack comes with free, detailed video explanations for every question to help your child learn and improve quickly.
Practice Papers
Video Masterclasses
10 Minutes Test
The packs below will expose your child to all the key question types used in the Stratford Girls’ School 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning exam sections, using the correct timings and pitched at just the right difficulty level.
Practice Papers
Video Masterclasses
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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Stratford Girls’ Grammar School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Stratford Girls’ Grammar School is believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the article.
Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stratford Girls’ Grammar School.
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Louise Lang
Director of Learning
