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Bourne Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2024

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Introduction

 

Bourne Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school founded in 1330. Prior to gaining academy status in 2012, it used to be an Arts College. Bourne Grammar operates a house system, with each one named after its original leader. The four houses are Behn, Meitner, Rorschach and Tinbergen. [1]

 

The school has a reputation for producing strong exam results and has secured its spot within the top three best performing schools in the East Midlands in previous years. Its curriculum is extensive, supporting pupils’ learning across a variety of disciplines, including languages, sciences, technology and social studies. 

 

Bourne Grammar School is also known for its many sporting successes, and PE is one of the most popular subjects at the school. Some of the activities on offer include netball, rugby, gymnastics, cricket and orienteering. Alternatively, students who opt for artistic expression have many opportunities to get involved in school productions, concerts and performances.

 

Recent A-Level results for the school show that pupils excel across the curriculum, with 89.8% obtaining grades within the superior A*-C range. Additionally, a significant number of leavers (74) accessed further education at Russell Group institutions in recent years, including two at Oxbridge. [2]

 

At the heart of Bourne Grammar’s ethos lies a dedication to delivering a comprehensive and balanced offering that encourages reflective learning. The school’s mission centres on fostering resilience and resourcefulness, which underpin high-quality learning experiences that not only educate but also prepare students to navigate future challenges effectively. 

 

Bourne Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2024

 

Address: South Road, Bourne PE10 9JE

County: Lincolnshire

Admissions info: admissions@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk, 01778 422 288

School type: Mixed grammar

Number of places in Year 7: 240

Open Day date: June

Exam date: September

Pass mark: Aim for 80%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.

Exam type / Board: GL Assessment

 

Bourne Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Admission to Bourne Grammar School is determined by student performance in the 11 Plus exam, taking place in September for entry the following year. In cases where there are more applicants than places available, the school uses its over-subscription criteria, which requires students to:

 

  • Have special educational needs, or a health and care plan
  • Be in public care or have previously been in public care
  • Have a sibling at the school
  • Have a parent who is employed by the school
  • Live closer to the school.

 

For more information on the Bourne Grammar School admissions policy, visit this link. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

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

 

Applications for Year 7 places include completing a registration form available on the school page. The deadline for this is in June of the year preceding entry.

 

CAF forms should also be submitted, indicating your child’s preferred schools for entry (up to three). This is done through the Local Authority page by the October deadline.

 

Is Bourne Grammar School part of a Consortium?

 

Bourne Grammar School is part of the Lincolnshire 11+ Consortium, a group of schools that use the same entrance exam format and share a very similar admissions process.

 

Lincolnshire 11+ plus (eleven plus) exam format, style and timings

 

Does Bourne Grammar School have a catchment area?

 

Bourne Grammar School doesn’t have a formally defined catchment area. However, as part of its oversubscription criteria, it will prioritise children who live closer to the school.

 

Bourne Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The 11 Plus Exam at Bourne Grammar School consists of two tests:

 

⦿ Verbal Reasoning

 

These sections test your child’s reasoning skills using language-based tasks, such as identifying patterns, completing analogies, solving codes and making logical deductions. They also measure your child’s ability to think critically and analyse information.

 

⦿ Non-Verbal Reasoning/Spatial Reasoning

 

The Lincolnshire 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR) sections test students’ ability to solve problems using visual and abstract reasoning. They do not rely on language skills but instead challenge students to identify patterns, relationships and sequences within shapes, figures and diagrams.

 

The Spatial Reasoning sections in the Lincolnshire 11 Plus Exam are designed to assess students’ ability to understand and manipulate visual representations of objects and space. Spatial Reasoning tests mental rotation, visualisation and problem-solving skills.

 

In order to select the top 25% of pupils, test scores are ranked in order and age-standardised.

 

How to Prepare for the Bourne Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam?

 

Given the highly competitive nature of Bourne Grammar School’s admissions process, we highly recommend making use of our 11+ practice tests. They cover all the potential question types that may appear on exam day, enhancing your child’s self-confidence and chances of success.

 

As your child becomes acquainted with the structure and style of the 11+ entrance exam, you can pinpoint areas requiring extra focus as well as acknowledge their areas of strength. This understanding allows you to craft a tailored study schedule that efficiently addresses specific needs.

 

Adopting such a methodical approach to 11+ exam preparation can alleviate unnecessary stress from the process. Moreover, timed 11+ mock tests allow your child to manage exam questions promptly, effectively and confidently, providing them with a significant edge over their peers.

 

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

 

The exam aims to identify the top 25% of children (based on ability) living in the area. In both Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning papers, students should achieve a standardised score of 220 in order to be considered for a place.

 

Pupils who are able to score 80%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Bourne Grammar School 11 Plus.

 

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

 

Bourne Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

 

We have a number of practice tests that can help your child prepare for the Bourne Grammar School 11 Plus exam. We specifically recommend the following relevant resources:

 

Full Practice Tests

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

 

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Skill Practice: Verbal Reasoning

To help your child master Verbal Reasoning skills in the lead-up to the Lincolnshire 11+ Exam, we recommend the following resources:

 

Full Practice Tests

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 1

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Skill Specific Practice

11+ Anagrams

11+ Analogies

11+ Codes

11+ Compound Words

11+ Embedded Words

11+ Form a Word

11+ Insert a Letter

11+ Letter Analogies

11+ Letter Calculations

11+ Letter Codes

11+ Letter Sequences

11+ Move a Letter

11+ Number Analogies

11+ Number Calculations

11+ Number Sequences

11+ Related Words

11+ Rhyming Synonyms

11+ Shuffled Sentences

11+ Synonyms

11+ Word Completion

11+ Word Match

11+ Word Opposites

11+ Word Pairs

11+ Word Puzzles

11+ Word Relationships

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Skill Practice: Non-Verbal & Spatial Reasoning

The following resources will help boost your child’s Non-Verbal (NVR) and Spatial Reasoning (SR) abilities ahead of the Lincolnshire 11+ Exam:

 

NVR Full Practice Tests

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 1

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 2

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 3

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 4

Skill Specific Practice

11+ Analogies

11+ Classes Like

11+ Classes Unlike

11+ Extended Series

11+ Figure Classification

11+ Figure Matrices

11+ Horizontal Codes

11+ Series

11+ Triangle Matrices

11+ Triangle Series

11+ Star Matrices

11+ Vertical Codes

NVR Masterclasses

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Masterclass

SR Full Practice Tests

11+ Spatial Reasoning – Pack 1

SR Skill Specific Practice

11+ Block Counting

11+ Combining Shapes

11+ Fold & Punch

11+ Folding Cubes

11+ Hidden Shapes

11+ Shape Completion

11+ Spinning Shapes

11+ Rotation

 

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