Torbay 11+ — Grammar Schools, Format & Free Practice
The Torbay 11+ is the entrance test for the Devon grammar schools in the Torbay area, including the Torquay grammars. Set by GL Assessment and sat at the start of Year 6, it selects pupils for the area’s grammar schools.
What the Torbay 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 Torbay grammar schools.
Sat in September at the start of Year 6.
Families register in the summer before the test; 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 Torbay admissions website.
Grammar schools in Torbay
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Torbay 11+:
How to prepare for the Torbay 11+
- 💡Cover all four areas evenly — reasoning speed often decides borderline results.
- 💡Practise under timed conditions to build confidence and pace.
- 💡Check each school’s catchment and priority rules alongside the test score.
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Torbay 11+ — questions parents ask
Which schools use the Torbay 11+?▸
The Torquay Boys’ and Girls’ Grammar Schools and Churston Ferrers Grammar School select using the GL-based Torbay 11+.
What does the Torbay 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, set by GL Assessment.
When is the Torbay 11+ sat?▸
In September at the start of Year 6. Confirm exact dates and the registration deadline on the schools’ admissions pages.