Gloucestershire 11+ — Grammar Schools & Free Practice
The Gloucestershire 11+ is the entrance test for the county’s grammar schools, including the highly regarded Cheltenham and Gloucester grammars. Most schools use the shared GL-based test, sat at the start of Year 6.
What the Gloucestershire 11+ tests
- ✓English — comprehension and grammar
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
Exam board: GL Assessment, used by the Gloucestershire grammar-school consortium.
Sat in September at the start of Year 6.
Some schools (such as Pate’s Grammar) run their own separate entrance exam — check each school.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Gloucestershire admissions website.
Grammar schools in Gloucestershire
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Gloucestershire 11+:
How to prepare for the Gloucestershire 11+
- 💡Check whether your target school uses the county test or its own exam (e.g. Pate’s).
- 💡Balance practice across English, maths and both reasoning types.
- 💡Build exam pace with timed papers so test day feels routine.
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Gloucestershire 11+ — questions parents ask
Do all Gloucestershire grammar schools use the same 11+?▸
Most use the shared GL-based county test, but some schools such as Pate’s Grammar set their own separate entrance exam. Check each school’s admissions page.
What does the Gloucestershire 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, set by GL Assessment for the county consortium.
When is the Gloucestershire 11+ taken?▸
In September at the start of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates and registration window with each school.