TheSchoolRun.com closure date
As we informed you a few months ago, TheSchoolRun has had to make the difficult decision to close due to financial pressures and the company has now ceased trading. We had hoped to keep our content available through a partnership with another educational provider, but this provider has since withdrawn from the agreement.
As a result, we now have to permanently close TheSchoolRun.com. However, to give subscribers time to download any content they’d like to keep, we will keep the website open until 31st July 2025. After this date, the site will be taken down and there will be no further access to any resources. We strongly encourage you to download and save any resources you think you may want to use in the future.
In particular, we suggest downloading:
- Learning packs
- All the worksheets from the 11+ programme, if you are following this with your child
- Complete Learning Journey programmes (the packs below include all 40 worksheets for each programme)
You should already have received 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep. If you haven’t received these, please contact us at [email protected] before 31st July 2025, and we will send them to you.
We are very sorry that there is no way to continue offering access to resources and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Taking the 11+ test in Wiltshire
Which schools require an 11+ pass?
There are two selective grammar schools in Wiltshire:
Prepare For The 11+ Exam
- Essential English and maths skills
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions
- Reading comprehension & CLOZE tests
What do the tests involve?
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.
What version of the test is used?
Both schools use GL Assessment 11+ tests.
How do you arrange for your child to take the test?
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.
Where are the tests held?
The tests are held at the individual schools.
What is the pass mark?
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.
How can I help prepare my child?
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.
