Taking the 11+ test in Wiltshire

There are two selective grammar schools in Wiltshire:
 

• Bishop Wordsworth’s (Boys)
• South Wilts Grammar School (Girls)

Currently, children applying for a place at either school take three different papers on the same day, all of which are multiple choice.
 

• Mathematics test: 50 minutes, reflecting all areas of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, including number, algebra, measures, shape and space and handling data.
• English test: 45 minutes, covering reading, comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Verbal reasoning test: 50 minutes.

Both schools use GL Assessment 11+ tests.
 

Parents must fill in a registration form in order for their child to sit the selective test. These are available from each school’s website, and must be completed by early September, with the test taking place in late September.  

The tests are held at the individual schools.

The standardised pass mark varies from year to year, and between schools, but is typically around 72-75 per cent. However, passing the test doesn't guarantee that your child will get a grammar school place. If more children pass the test than there are places available – which is usual – the schools use their oversubscription criteria, published on their websites, to allocate places. 

The two grammar schools advise parents to prepare their children using GL Assessment's practice papers, which are available from bookshops or online. The schools recommend that parents make their own decision about whether their child should be coached or tutored for the test.

Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure the information we provide about individual schools is accurate, admissions arrangements change regularly and it is essential to check for the most up-to-date advice on schools' own websites.