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

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Introduction

 

Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is a co-educational, independent school located in Frizinghall, Bradford, West Yorkshire. It is one of the oldest, most respected and progressive educational institutions in Yorkshire. 

 

The school dates back to 1548 when it was situated close to the parish church. In 1662, the school was re-established by the Royal Charter as the Free Grammar School of Charles II at Bradford. It was moved to its present site, the iconic building located in FrizinghallI, in 1949.

 

The school became independent in 1975 and fully co-educational in 1999. GCSE results exceed the national average by well over three times, with a record-breaking 76% of all students awarded A/A* or 9-7 grades recently.

 

BGS’s dedication to the cause of identifying and nurturing talent and adding significant value to every pupil academically and ‘beyond the classroom’ is widely recognised. The school encompasses inspiring, well-rounded education that builds character and changes lives fundamentally for the better as it fosters physical and mental well-being in pupils.

 

In Year 7 and Year 8, all pupils follow a common curriculum comprising English, mathematics, French, German, Latin, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history, art, music, design & technology, religious studies, personal development, physical education and games.

 

They also take part in a timetabled co-curricular activities programme which includes computing, drama (performance), drama (backstage), orienteering, table tennis, Club Español, Italian, music technology, rowing, engineering and robotics. 

 

Bradford Grammar aims to provide personal, social, health and economic education which ensures that the cohort is well prepared for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of British life. The school is known for its winners’ ethos and core values which promote excellence and determination alongside compassion and service.

 

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

 

Address: Keighley Road Bradford BD9 4JP

County:  West Yorkshire

Admissions info: admissions@bradfordgrammar.com or 01274 553702 

School type: Co-ed independent day school 

Number of students: 1122 (approx.)

Open day: October

11+ Exam date: January of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own

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

 

Bradford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Open Events

 

Open events offer a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to meet the Headmaster and members of staff and see the school on a working day. Families will be shown around by one of the pupils, and staff will be open to answering questions at any time during the visit.

 

The main Open Day is set in October, whilst the Open Mornings are more structured and held throughout the school year. Registration for the Bradford Grammar open events is done through an online form. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Bradford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

Children will be invited to Bradford Grammar School to sit entrance exams, followed by practical assessments with the Headmaster and Head of Year 7. The practical afternoon sessions give the Head the opportunity to meet and get to know the children. An admissions interview may also take place in early February, after the January exams.

 

Applying requires a payment of £50 (non-refundable) to be made upon completion of the form.

 

The results will be posted to parents at the start of February together with an invitation for a Taster Day which includes sample lessons, lunchtime activities and sport/music/art in the afternoon. During Taster Day, children can meet their future classmates, make friends and see what BGS has to offer. 

 

The school offers a small number of assisted places to students entering Year 7, for which admissions start earlier. More details are available on this page.

 

Bradford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The 11+ exam at Bradford Grammar School consists of the following papers:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics

 

The English paper aims to evaluate reading comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, punctuation and inference. 

 

The maths paper is specifically designed to provide an opportunity for the child to demonstrate their ability in problem-solving and arithmetic. The questions are in standard format, not multiple-choice.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Bradford Grammar School 11+ examination.

 

How to Prepare for Bradford Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam 

 

Our practice tests help students become familiar with the style and layout of BGS Assessment exams, which can help boost their confidence in the lead up to the big day. They cover all the question types that could be asked in the entrance exam and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work.

 

Once you devise a specific study schedule and a structured approach towards 11+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.

 

We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure. They are age-appropriate, yet still challenging, corresponding perfectly with the demands of a competitive independent school 11+ entrance exam.

 

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

 

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

 

Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice papers from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!

 

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


NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.


English

 

The following practice papers are highly recommended for successful preparation for the Bradford Grammar School 11+ English paper. They will help improve your child’s comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and inference:

 

Comprehension

 

11+ English Pack 1

 

11+ English Pack 2

 

11+ English Pack 3

 

11+ English Pack 4

 

11+ English Pack 5

 

11+ Inference Skills Pack 1

 

11+ Inference Skills Pack 2

 

11+ Poetry Comprehension

 

11+ Complete Comprehension Guide

 

11+ Reading Workbook

 

Writing

 

11+ Complete Writing Guide

 

11+ Writing Prompts

 

11+ Rewrite & Improve

 

11+ Spelling Pack 1

 

11+ Spelling Pack 2

 

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Mathematics

 

The following practice papers strongly correspond with the demands of Bradford Grammar School’s 11+ maths test:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

 

11+ Mathematics Pack 4

 

Skill Specific Practice

 

11+ Problem Solving Pack 1

 

11+ Problem Solving Pack 2

 

11+ Mental Arithmetic 

 

11+ Algebra

 

11+ Angles & Degrees

 

11+ BODMAS

 

11+ Estimation & Place Value

 

11+ Factors & Multiples

 

11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

 

11+ Measurements

 

11+ Money

 

11+ Operations

 

11+ Perimeter, Area & Volume

 

11+ Position & Direction

 

11+ Probability

 

11+ Properties of Shapes

 

11+ Ratio & Proportion

 

11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry

 

11+ Sequences

 

11+ Special Numbers

 

11+ Speed, Distance & Time

 

11+ Statistics

 

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Interviews

 

This guide covers all the key concepts your child needs to be aware of for the 11+ Interview:

 

11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide

 

 

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

 

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam

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