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

Introduction

 

Founded in 1905, Parkstone Grammar School (PGS) is a selective school for girls aged 11-18. Situated in the coastal town of Poole, Dorset, PGS gained academy status in 2011 and specialises in science and languages.

 

The school offers its 1,250 girls a broad and balanced education and aims to foster a love of learning while promoting independence for life after school. PGS actively promotes pupil health and wellbeing with a range of extracurricular sports and a healthy eating programme.

 

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

 

Address: Sopers Lane, Poole BH17 7EP

County: Dorset

Admissions info: enquiries@parkstone.poole.sch.uk, 01202 605605

School type: Girls’ Grammar

Number of pupils: 1,250 (approx.)

Number of places in Year 7: 180

Open Day date: July

Exam date: September

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

Exam type / Board: GL Assessment

 

Parkstone Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

All 180 Year 7 places at Parkstone Grammar School are determined by pupil performance in the 11 Plus exam. Should you have any questions about the admission process prior to applying for a place, the school welcomes parents and prospective students to its open evening, which takes place in July. Please contact the school directly on 01202 605605 to arrange.

 

Admission to PGS in Year 7 follows the procedure as agreed by the coordinated admission arrangements for Dorset’s Consortium. Therefore, should parents wish their children to be considered for admission to more than one selective school in the Consortium, they will take just one test.

 

Although the 11+ exam is the same across every school in the area, each has its own admissions oversubscription criteria. Parkstone Grammar gives priority to:

 

1. Looked after or previously looked after girls
2. Girls who live within the Borough of Poole and who are currently entitled to the Pupil Premium
3. Girls who live within the Borough of Poole
4. Girls who live outside the Borough of Poole and who are currently entitled to the Pupil Premium
5. Girls who live outside the Borough of Poole, in rank order of the entrance test scores, with those girls obtaining the highest scores given higher priority

 

For more information on Parkstone Grammar School’s admission criteria, please visit its website. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

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

 

Parents who want to register their child with the school can do so by completing an online registration form via the Borough of Poole’s website.

 

Parents should note that late applications will not be dealt with until all other applications have been considered and the allocation of offers has been completed.

 

Exam results are sent out in October, at which point, you should complete your Local Authority form to apply for a place at Parkstone Grammar School.

 

Parkstone Grammar School Catchment Area

 

Does Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, have a catchment area?

 

Yes, there is a catchment area with priority based on location and distance from the school.

 

Parkstone Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The 11 Plus exam at Parkstone Grammar School consists of three multiple-choice tests, administered by GL Assessment, covering the following subjects:

 

Mathematics – 50 minutes – covering the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum

English – 45 minutes – covering Comprehension, Vocabulary and Punctuation

Verbal Reasoning – 50 minutes – covering questions related to words, letters and numbers

 

All three papers are in multiple-choice format. Your child will need to mark their answers on a separate answer sheet.

 

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

 

Our guide to the 11+ is specifically for parents who have questions about the exam and is an excellent starting point ahead of your daughter’s revision.

 

There are numerous advantages to starting your daughter’s 11 Plus revision early; the more time she dedicates to studying for it, the more time she will have to improve any knowledge gaps ahead of the exam. By allocating time for short revision sessions, there is less chance of your daughter over-stretching herself, which can lead to burnout and a lack of motivation.

 

A keystone to your daughter’s 11 Plus learning will be introducing practice exam papers into her study routine. Your child is more likely to perform well in the Parkstone Grammar School 11+ if she is familiar with the test’s layout and has a good understanding of the types of questions she might be asked.

 

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

 

Parkstone Grammar School doesn’t have a specific pass mark. Pupils who are able to score 80%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the 11+ test in Parkstone Grammar School.

 

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

 

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

 

We have several useful and effective 11+ practice tests that can help your child prepare for the content and style of the Parkstone Grammar School 11 Plus exam.

 

We specifically recommend the following resources which cover every element and question type that you can expect to come up in the actual 11+ exam.

 

Full Practice Tests

 

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

 

11+ Dorset Practice Test 1

11+ Dorset Practice Test 2

11+ Dorset Practice Test 3

11+ Dorset Practice Test 4

11+ Dorset Practice Test 5

 

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English

Full Practice Tests

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11+ English – Pack 2

11+ English – Pack 3

11+ English – Pack 4

11+ English – Pack 5

Skill specific practice

11+ Spelling – Pack 3

11+ Punctuation

11+ Sentence Completion

11+ Comprehension – Pack 1

11+ Comprehension – Pack 2

11+ Inference Skills – Pack 1

11+ Inference Skills – Pack 2

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11+ English (GL) Masterclass

 

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Mathematics

Full Practice Tests

11+ Maths – Pack 1

11+ Maths – Pack 2

11+ Maths – Pack 3

11+ Maths – Pack 4

11+ English – Pack 5

Skill specific practice

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+ Problem Solving – Pack 1

11+ Problem Solving – Pack 2

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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Verbal Reasoning

Full Practice Tests

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 1

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 2

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 3

11+ Verbal Reasoning – Pack 4

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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11+ Verbal Reasoning Masterclass

 

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