Founded in 1933, St Anselm’s College is a Roman Catholic all-boys’ grammar school based in Birkenhead, Merseyside. The school currently teaches over 900 pupils aged between 11 and 18 and has had academy status since 2011.
St. Anselm’s provides a broad and balanced curriculum and has built on its background as a technology college to prepare its pupils for modern life. Away from academia, the College values pupil participation in a range of sporting and extracurricular pursuits, enabling students to develop their talents.
For an insight into life at St. Anselm’s College, watch this short promotional video:
Address: St Anselm’s College, Manor Hill, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ
County: Merseyside
Admissions Info: info@st-anselms.com, 0151 652 1408
School Type: Boys’ Grammar
Number of pupils: 907
Number of Places in Year 7: 140
Open Day Date: June, September
Exam Date: September
Exam Board Type: Set by School
St. Anselm’s administers its own entrance test for its 140 Year 7 places and admission is based on student performance in this eleven plus exam.
Competition for Year 7 places at the school is high, with over eight applications for every Year 7 place. In cases where the school is oversubscribed, the following admissions criteria are used, giving priority to:
The school’s full admissions policy can be downloaded directly from their website.
To apply for a place at St. Anselm’s College, parents must complete two documents. The first, St. Anselm’s College’s Registration Form, can be found on the school’s website when registration opens. This form must be completed and returned to the school, along with a copy of the student’s baptismal certificate, if applicable.
Secondly, parents must complete a Parental Preference Form from Wirral Local Authority. Parents will receive 11+ test results in October and Year 7 places will be allocated in March of the following year.
The 11 Plus exam for St. Anselm’s College consists of three tests that cover:
Eleven plus exam dates are set well in advance, which allows students plenty of time to prepare for the tests. The key to preparing well for the exam is to start revision early. Before students begin their revision, we recommend that parents read our 11 Plus guide for parents.
Competition for Year 7 places at St. Anselm’s College is high, so we recommend that students use practice exam papers as part of their study routine. These papers allow children to get a better idea of the 11+ exam layout and the types of questions they may be asked on the day. They also help parents identify any weaker areas that may need improving.
For students taking the St. Anselm’s College eleven plus exam, we highly recommend the following resources:
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Pack 1
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Pack 2
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Pack 3
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Pack 4
11 Plus English Pack 1 (Open Answer)
11 Plus English Pack 2 (Open Answer)
11 Plus English Pack 3 (Open Answer)
11 Plus Maths: Problem Solving
11 Plus Mathematics Pack 1 (Open Answer)
11 Plus Mathematics Pack 2 (Open Answer)
11 Plus Mathematics Pack 3 (Open Answer)
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The information provided about St. Anselm’s College 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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