Slough 11+ (Consortium) — Grammar Schools & Free Practice
The Slough 11+ is the shared entrance test for the Slough Consortium of grammar schools in Berkshire. Set by GL Assessment and sat at the start of Year 6, it is the route into Slough’s selective schools.
What the Slough 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 Slough Consortium.
Sat in September at the start of Year 6.
Families register with the Slough Consortium; out-of-area children can also apply.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Slough admissions website.
Grammar schools in Slough
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Slough 11+:
How to prepare for the Slough 11+
- 💡One test covers all the consortium schools, so consistent accuracy across sections matters.
- 💡Give non-verbal reasoning dedicated practice — it’s often the least familiar.
- 💡Rehearse under timed conditions so test day feels routine.
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Slough 11+ — questions parents ask
Which schools are in the Slough Consortium?▸
The Slough Consortium includes Herschel Grammar, Langley Grammar, Upton Court Grammar and St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar, which share one GL-based entrance test.
What does the Slough 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, set by GL Assessment.
How do I register for the Slough 11+?▸
Register with the Slough Consortium in the summer before Year 6. Check the consortium’s website for the exact deadline and test date.