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Aylesbury Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Secondary Transfer Test 2024

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Introduction

 

Aylesbury Grammar School, located in Buckinghamshire, was established in 1598, first as a co-educational and now as an all-boy-grammar school. It has approximately 1260 students and a house system that consists of 6 houses: Denson, Hampden, Lee, Paterson, Philips, and Ridley.

 

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, which includes core subjects, humanities, and arts. To motivate its pupils to give their best, the school uses an internal awards system at the end of each term, where students can earn Colours, Honours, or Learning Honours. This system acknowledges the boys’ efforts and inspires them to strive for excellence. 

 

Aylesbury Grammar School places equal importance on each student’s academic journey as it does on extracurricular activities. It offers a broad range of projects and clubs, such as orchestra, debating, jazz bands, chess, drama, film club, etc. All the activities take place either at lunchtime or after school. 

 

Aylesbury Grammar School encourages pupils to define themselves, their core values, and their place in the world. The school’s main goal is to do its best to make sure each student realises their full potential during their educational journey. It nurtures empathy, responsibility and  respect for the community. 

 

The school has a long-standing reputation for providing academic excellence, and pupils prove that with consistently exceptional results in GCSE and A-level exams. Ofsted recognises the quality of the school and has awarded it with an “Outstanding” report. [1]

 

To learn more about the school, you can watch the video below:

 

 

Aylesbury Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Secondary Transfer Test Information 2024

 

Address: Walton Road, Aylesbury, HP21 7RP

County: Buckinghamshire

Admissions info: office@ags.bucks.sch.uk, 01296 484545

School type: Grammar school for boys

Number of places in Year 7: 186

Open event date: July

Exam date: September

Pass mark: Aim for 75%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details. 

Exam type / Board: Secondary Transfer Test, GL Assessment

 

Aylesbury Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Admission to Year 7 at Aylesbury Grammar School is determined by student performance in the 11 Plus Secondary Transfer Test (STT), which aims to select candidates for entry on the basis of academic ability.

 

Children can prepare for the exam by completing a Familiarisation booklet (this will be sent by post to children who attend state funded Buckinghamshire primary schools and can be downloaded for other children) and by taking a Practice Test prior to the date of the actual assessment. 

 

The Bucks 11 Plus Secondary Transfer Test is created by GL Assessment and administered by Buckinghamshire County Council as part of its Coordinated Admissions Scheme. 

 

If your child doesn’t achieve the required score in the exam due to exceptional circumstances, you may apply for a Selection Review. A Selection Review Panel, approved by the Local Authority, will consider each individual case on its own merit. Reviews will take place before any allocations to Buckinghamshire grammar schools are made.

 

In cases where there are more successful applicants than available places, Aylesbury Grammar School uses the following oversubscription criteria, giving priority to:

 

  • Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children within the catchment area
  • Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children who live outside the school’s catchment area, or other boys living in the catchment area who qualify for Free School Meals and achieved a high score in the STT 
  • Boys who have a sibling who currently attends the school
  • Students who have a sibling who currently attends Aylesbury High School
  • Boys who have a sibling that once attended the school
  • Children of staff at Aylesbury Grammar School
  • Students with medical or social reasons for attending the school
  • Students who live in the school’s catchment area
  • All other boys

 

More information about the admissions process at Aylesbury Grammar School is available on the school’s website and on the Buckinghamshire County Council’s website. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Aylesbury Grammar School

 

Registration for the Secondary Transfer Test happens automatically if your child attends a state funded Buckinghamshire primary school.

 

If your child doesn’t attend a state funded primary school in the county, you need to apply for the test through the Buckinghamshire County Council website. The closing date for this is in June.

 

Please note that you should also notify your Local Authority of your child’s preferred schools by submitting a CAF form before the October closing date.

 

Secondary Transfer Test results are communicated in the same month, and allocations of places are made in March.

 

Is Aylesbury Grammar School part of a Consortium?

 

Aylesbury Grammar School belongs to The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) Consortium, which is made up of a group of schools that use the same entrance exam and share a very similar admissions process.

 

best preparation for the Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) 11 Plus Exam STT

 

Does Aylesbury Grammar School have a catchment area?

 

Yes, Aylesbury Grammar School has a catchment area with priority based on location and distance from the school. Click here to view the map.

 

Aylesbury Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) STT Exam Format

 

The exam board for the 11+ Test in Buckinghamshire is GL Assessment. The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test is split into two papers that test:

 

  1. Comprehension, technical English and Verbal Reasoning
  2. Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning and Mathematics

 

Each test paper lasts for approximately 45 minutes, and all questions are multiple-choice. The 11+ Secondary Transfer Test is weighted as follows:

 

  • Verbal Ability – 50%
  • Non-Verbal Ability – 25%
  • Numerical Ability – 25%

 

All questions are answered on a separate answer sheet, with each correct answer gaining one raw age-standardised mark. 

   

Before taking the Secondary Transfer Test, students will have the opportunity to take a Practice Test. The Practice Test aims to give students the experience of taking a test under exam conditions and to help familiarise them with the layout of the 11+ STT.

 

How to Prepare for the Aylesbury Grammar School Secondary Transfer Test?

 

The Aylesbury Grammar School 11+ exam is highly competitive. We, therefore, encourage you to make use of our resources as part of your child’s exam preparation process. EPP practice tests will help your child understand the exam structure and familiarise themselves with the type of questions they will face on the big day.

 

Regular practice with our resources assists in identifying your child’s strong and weak areas, allowing you to tailor your efforts and get the most out of your valuable revision time. This structured method alleviates exam anxiety and provides your child with a distinct edge over other candidates. 

 

Our 11+ mock tests are practical, efficient and help streamline the preparation process, making it less daunting and more manageable. They are used successfully by thousands of students annually, so they are tried and tested!

 

Aylesbury Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

 

The Aylesbury Grammar STT scores are standardised, taking into account applicants’ ages and ensuring that no child is disadvantaged. All candidates with a standardised score above 121 will qualify for a place.

 

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

 

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

 

Aylesbury Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) STT Practice Exam Papers

 

For the Aylesbury Grammar School 11+ exam, we would highly recommend the following practice resources:

 

Pre-11+ practice tests

The Buckinghamshire Pre-11+ Practice Tests for Year 4 and 5 students are designed to introduce the exam format in a less challenging manner than the actual Buckinghamshire 11+ Exam. They build confidence and provide a simpler yet accurate overview of what to expect, thus laying a solid foundation for tackling more demanding 11+ Practice Tests.

 

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Full Practice Tests

The following practice tests are specifically designed to help your child prepare for the Bucks 11+ Exam. They provide excellent mock exam preparation, highlighting your child’s strengths and weaknesses:

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Aylesbury Grammar School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Aylesbury 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.

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