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Introduction
Bristol Grammar School (BGS) is a co-ed, independent day school in Bristol. Its list of notable alumni includes a number of prominent personalities, such as a Nobel laureate (Sir John Pople), the founder of Penguin Books (Sir Allen Lane) and members of both houses of the UK Parliament. [1]
In the Junior School, pupils have lessons in English, mathematics, science, ICT, history, geography, RS, MFL, PE & games, music, dance, drama, art & DT and PSHE.
Ensuring that they grow in self-confidence and independence of spirit, the school introduces children to the natural environment via the extensive Outdoor Education programme. Additionally, BGS provides them with a range of co-curricular activities to choose from, boosting various skills such as art, business, coding, Russian language, yoga and many more.
The superb pastoral care system, small class sizes and the ‘Golden Rules’ of good behaviour set for pupils in the Junior School are a valuable contribution to the school’s stimulating learning environment where a sense of belonging and team building prevails.
Kindness, integrity and rigour are BGS’ key values, characterising the school’s diverse and representative community which nurtures, challenges and celebrates each pupil equally.
Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information
Address: University Road, Bristol BS8 1SR
County: Bristol
Admissions info: admissions@bgs.bristol.sch.uk or 0117 973 6109
School Type: Independent, co-ed day school
Open Days: Throughout the year
7+ Exam Date: November
Open Events for Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus (7+) Entry
Open events at BGS ensure that families learn more about the school prior to applying for a place. They include one-on-ones with staff members, tours of the school, a variety of activities on campus and refreshments. Booking of spots can be made via this form.
Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus (7+) Admissions
Following the visit, you may wish to register your child with the school. Online registration forms can be found here.
The 7+ assessment will test your child’s skills in the areas of English (literacy), Maths and Verbal Reasoning.
An offer will be made following their successful performance in the exams. To secure the place, you will be expected to pay an Acceptance Deposit of £250.
Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships are not available to 7+ applicants. Bursaries are offered following a means-testing procedure and applications for these must be submitted at least ten days prior to the 7+ assessment in November. Please reach out to the Admissions Team for more details.
Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format
The Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus (7+) exam consists of the following assessments:
- English
- Mathematics
- Verbal Reasoning
The English assessment examines comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and their oral skills.
The Maths exam assesses your child’s problem-solving abilities and arithmetic skills, including their knowledge of times tables.
The Verbal Reasoning section of the exam is designed to test and assess their logical thinking, use of English language and vocabulary.
Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus entrance examination.
How to Prepare for the Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus (7+) Entrance Assessment
One of the best ways to prepare your child for a competitive 7+ entrance exam is to familiarise them with the types of questions and the format of the actual exam. You can achieve this with the use of our practice tests.
Consisting of thoroughly researched and up to date questions, our practice tests will help you identify the strong and weak areas in your child’s knowledge base, and thus remove unnecessary stress from the exam preparation process.
We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure.
The majority of our 7+ resources are accompanied by detailed step-by-step video tutorials for every question. These are available for free with all purchases. It’s like having a world-class tutor explain each question to your child at no extra cost!
Our practice tests are used successfully every year by tens of thousands of students targeting schools with a competitive entrance exam. They are age-appropriate, reflecting the demands of the actual exam.
Our recommendations to help your child prepare for the Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus entrance exam can be found below.
Bristol Grammar School 7 Plus (7+) Exam Practice Papers
If you are at the very beginning of your 7+ journey, you may wish to start with our range of 6+ resources. These cover the core skills your child needs to develop but at a slightly easier level.
Our 6+ range will help your child develop confidence and a strong foundation before they progress further with the 7+ material listed below.
English
We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the Bristol Grammar School 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:
Full Practice Tests
Comprehension Skills
7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1
7+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar
Comprehension Guide
This guide covers all the key comprehension question types in a clear, step-by-step manner so that both you and your child know exactly what to expect on exam day.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Comprehension
Writing Skills
Writing Guide
Starting from the foundational basics, this guide works its way through all the key skills your child needs to develop to become an excellent writer within the framework of what’s expected at the 7+ level.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Writing
If you’d like to have your child’s writing assessed and marked, you may be interested in our Writing Marking Service. Please click here to learn more.
Mathematics
The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the Bristol Grammar School entrance exam:
Full Practice Tests
Targeted Skill Development
Each of the following skill practice 7+ mathematics packs focuses on just one specific topic, covering all the possible variations your child may face on exam day:
7+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic
7+ Mathematics: Problem Solving
7+ Mathematics: Addition & Subtraction
7+ Mathematics: Multiplication & Division
7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value
Mathematics Guide
This guide covers the full 7+ maths syllabus step-by-step, teaching your child everything they need to know in a fun and interactive manner.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Mathematics
Verbal Reasoning (VR)
To help your child master Verbal Reasoning skills ahead of the Bristol Grammar School 7+ exam, we highly recommend the following resources:
Full Practice Tests
7+ Reasoning Pack 1 (VR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 2 (VR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 3 (VR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 4 (VR sections only)
7+ Reasoning Pack 5 (VR sections only)
Verbal Reasoning Guide
The following guide covers everything your child needs to know to ace the 7+ Verbal Reasoning exam. It is packed with insights, tips and advice to help your child develop the key frameworks needed to succeed.
The Complete Guide to 7+ Verbal Reasoning
Listening
The following pack is ideal for developing listening skills ahead of the Bristol Grammar School 7+ entrance exam, helping your child learn how to follow instructions carefully:
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Our practice tests aim to show the sorts of questions that have been included in Bristol Grammar School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Bristol Grammar School was 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 post.
Other entry points for Bristol Grammar School:
Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam
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Author(s)
Louise Lang
Director of Learning
