What is a Grammar School Consortium?

A consortium is a group of two or more schools that use the same application and examination process.

How many Grammar School Consortiums are there?

There are around 25 formal and informal Consortia of schools currently operating in the country, overlooking the Year 7 admission of pupils to grammar schools in the specified regions.

How can my child prepare for the 11 Plus exam at a Grammar School Consortium?

Our practice papers offer excellent preparation for every Grammar School Consortium 11 Plus exam. They cover all the key skills and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work ahead of the exam. Click the link above to learn more.

What type of exam does a Grammar School Consortium use?

Depending on the region, some Grammar School Consortiums use an exam by GL Assessment, others use exams in CEM format (designed by Cambridge Assessment), whilst the remaining administer a Selective Eligibility Test or use their own papers. Click the link above to learn more.

Are there past papers available for the Grammar School Consortium 11+ exam?

We've created a series of practice papers and tests that are specifically designed to help your child prepare successfully for every element of a Grammar School Consortium 11+ exam. Click the link above to learn more.

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The Basics

The 11+ exam is used by grammar and independent schools to assess candidates for entry into Year 7. 11+ grammar school exams usually take place in September/October of Year 6. 11+ independent school exams usually take place in January of Year 6.

There is no standardised 11+ exam so the process differs slightly depending on the region and type of school. However, most schools will have an English and Mathematics test and many will also test Reasoning. The assessment process can include interviews and group activities.

The 11+ English exam can test composition, comprehension, punctuation, grammar and spelling. The 11 plus Maths exam can cover the full Year 6 syllabus and may also include some more challenging questions as well. The Reasoning exam could cover Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning.

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Our grammar school resources cover both GL Assessment and CEM style exams.

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