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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by King Edward VI School (from 2022 onwards).
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Other GL Sample Papers and Answers
ENGLISH PAPER 1
ENGLISH PAPER 2
ENGLISH PAPER 3
MATHS PAPER 1
MATHS PAPER 2
MATHS PAPER 3
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2
VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 1
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 2
NON-VERBAL REASONING PAPER 3
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by King Edward VI School (Shakespeare's School).
About the School
Address — King Edward VI School, Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BE
County — Warwickshire
Type of school — Boys’ grammar school
Headteacher — Mr Bennet Carr
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 783
Places available in year 7 — 87
Average applicants per place — 6 or more
Catchment area — The school’s catchment area is split into an ‘inner’ and ‘outer’ priority circle, with the inner circle being prioritised.
Oversubscription policy — Candidates will only be considered eligible for admission if they are deemed to be of selective ability as a result of the testing process.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:
Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that name the school will be admitted first, subject to them achieving above the required minimum academic standard for the school for this particular year of entry.
Any looked-after or previously looked-after children who achieve the automatic qualifying score or above for the school for this particular year of entry, or who score up to 20 marks below the automatic qualifying score.
Children who live within the outer priority circle (including those living in the inner priority circle) who attract the pupil premium via eligibility for Free School Meals who achieve either the automatic qualifying score or above for this school, for this particular year of entry, or who score up to 20 marks below the automatic qualifying score.
Up to 70 places will be allocated to children who live within the inner priority circle who achieve the automatic qualifying score or above for the school, for this particular year of entry.
Children who live within the outer priority circle (including those living in the inner priority circle) who achieve the automatic qualifying score or above for the school, for this particular year of entry.
Children living outside of the outer priority circle who achieve the automatic qualifying score or above for this school, for this particular year of entry.
Children who score below the automatic qualifying score, but above the required minimum academic standard for the waiting list for this school, for this particular year of entry.
School Summary
King Edward VI School was founded in 1295 making it one of the oldest schools in the country. It is an all-boys grammar school that now accepts both boys and girls into its sixth-form.
The school is nicknamed "Shakespeare's School" as it is likely William Shakespeare attended this school himself from age 7-14.
Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding’ in 2021. Find their reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — GL Assessment for the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ partnership.
Exam types:
English
Mathematics
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Exam length — 2 exams lasting around 1 hour each.
Pass mark — Different each year.
Other exam information — Each exam will cover a combination of all topics. The paper will be split into sections including maths, comprehension, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
Contact information
Website — https://www.kes.net/
Contact — https://www.kes.net/contact-us/
Twitter — https://twitter.com/KES_Stratford
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