Chatham Grammar School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information

Introduction

Chatham Grammar School for Girls was founded in 1907. Located in Chatham, in Kent, the school admits girls aged between 11 and 18. The school has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and in 2008, won the Spanish School of the Year award from the UK Spanish Embassy. The school has a reputation for producing consistently good GCSE and A Level results, particularly in English, where the school has produced some of the best results in the UK.

For an insight into what life is like at Chatham Grammar School for Girls, check out this video from one of their activity weeks:

11 Plus Exam Information for Chatham Grammar School for Girls

Address: Chatham Grammar School for Girls, Rainham Road, Chatham, ME5 7EH

County: Kent

Admissions Info: postbox@chathamgirlsgrammar.medway.sch.uk, 01634 851262

School Type: Girls’ Grammar

Number of pupils: 902 (approx.)

Number of Places in Year 7: 142

Open Day Date: October

Exam Date: September

Exam Board Type: Medway 11 Plus/CEM

Chatham Grammar School for Girls 11 Plus Admissions

In Year 7, there are 142 places available based on performance in the entrance exam. Chatham Grammar School uses the Medway admission criteria to determine which pupils are eligible for a place. Each school within the Medway local authority uses a slightly different allocation criteria, with some focusing solely on performance in the 11 Plus exam, and others using additional criteria, like distance from the school. Parents should confirm the exact admission criteria for Chatham Grammar School for Girls with the school before completing the Common Application Form (CAF).

Children who attend a primary school in Medway take the 11 Plus exam at their current school. Those who live outside the area, will take the exam in an independent centre. The Medway Test is used only by Medway grammar schools and isn’t used by other schools in the Kent area.

However, the Chatham Grammar Schools, as an exception, do admit students who pass either the Medway Test, or the Kent Test. More information on the Chatham Grammar School for Girls exam can be accessed on the Medway local authority website.

How to Apply for 11 Plus Entry to Chatham Grammar School for Girls

In order to apply for a Year 7 place at Chatham Grammar School for Girls, parents need to complete the Common Application Form (CAF), as administered by the Medway local authority. More detailed information about the registration process is published in the booklet Admission to Secondary School: A Guide for Parents, which is distributed to all primary schools in the Medway area. Additionally, there are opportunities for parents and students to visit the school in October to learn more about the admissions process and to visit the school grounds.

In the case of over-subscription for places, the school uses its over-subscription criteria to determine which students are given priority.

Chatham Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area

Does Chatham Grammar School for Girls have a catchment area?

Yes, Chatham Grammar School for Girls has a catchment area with priority based on location and distance from the school.

Chatham Grammar School for Girls 11 Plus Exam Format

This year, the Medway exam will be created by the Centre of Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM). The Chatham Grammar School for Girls 11 Plus exam consists of:

• A verbal reasoning test
• A Maths test
• An English (extended writing) test

The verbal reasoning and Maths tests last 50 minutes each and both are in multiple choice format. The English test usually takes the form of an essay and last 50 minutes, which includes 10 minutes of planning time.

How to Prepare for the Chatham Grammar School for Girls 11 Plus Exam?

When it comes to preparing for the 11 Plus entrance exam, it’s best to start revising early. The sooner your daughter starts studying for the tests, the more time she’ll have to improve her score.

We advise that it’s best for students to create a revision timetable that outlines everything they need to cover before the exam date. We encourage pupils to introduce practice exam papers early in their revision, so they can identify their strengths and weaknesses.

In the lead up to the exam, it’s a good idea to encourage your daughter to do practice papers under exam conditions, so she gets used to answering questions quickly and under pressure. Not only do practice exam papers help students familiarise themselves with the types of questions they may be asked, but they can also help improve time managements skills.

Practice Papers for the Chatham Grammar School for Girls 11 Plus Exam

We specifically recommend the following resources for the Chatham Grammar School for Girls 11+ exam:

Verbal Reasoning – specific skill development

• 11 Plus CEM Cloze Pack 1 – Words
• 11 Plus CEM Cloze Pack 2 – Sentences
• 11 Plus CEM Comprehension Pack 1 – Fiction
• 11 Plus CEM Comprehension Pack 2 – Non-Fiction
• 11 Plus CEM Comprehension Pack 3 – Poetry
• 11 Plus CEM Inference Skills
• 11 Plus CEM Verbal Reasoning
• 11 Plus CEM Shuffled Sentences
• 11 Plus CEM Word Associations
• 11 Plus CEM Adjectives
• 11 Plus CEM Word Definitions
• 11 Plus CEM Synonyms and Antonyms Pack 1
• 11 Plus CEM Synonyms and Antonyms Pack 2
• 11 Plus CEM Spelling Pack 1
• 11 Plus CEM Spelling Pack 2

Maths/Numerical Reasoning – specific skill development

• 11 Plus CEM Short Numerical Reasoning
• 11 Plus CEM Long Numerical Reasoning
• 11 Plus CEM Multiple Choice Numerical Reasoning

English Writing – specific skill development

• 11+ English – Complete Writing Guide
• 11+ English – Writing Prompts
• 11+ English – Spelling – (Pack 1)
• 11+ English – Spelling – (Pack 2)

Full Practice Tests 

(NVR sections not relevant for Medway)

• 11 Plus CEM Practice Test 1
• 11 Plus CEM Practice Test 2
• 11 Plus CEM Practice Test 3
• 11 Plus CEM Practice Test 4

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