Our Practice Papers and Answers
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 Marling School.
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Other GL Sample Papers and Answers
Verbal Reasoning Paper 1
Verbal Reasoning Paper 2
Verbal Reasoning Paper 3
ENGLISH PAPER 1
ENGLISH PAPER 2
ENGLISH PAPER 3
MATHS PAPER 1
MATHS PAPER 2
MATHS PAPER 3
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Marling School.
About the School
Address — Marling School, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HE
Type of school — Boys’ grammar school.
Headteacher — Dr Stuart Wilson
Cost — Free
Pupils in school — 1061
Places available in year 7 — 150
Average applicants per place — 3 or more.
Catchment area — Marling School does not have a catchment area.
Over-subscription 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. There is no predetermined pass mark, instead places will be allocated in rank order.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:
Any children in public care who have met the qualifying standard.
Any children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted who have met the qualifying standard.
Any candidate attracting Pupil Premium funding (those who have been registered for free school meals at any point in the six years prior to the test day) who have met the qualifying standard.
Other qualifying candidates in test rank order.
School Summary
Marling School was founded in 1887 and is an all-boys, selective grammar school in Gloucestershire. It became an academy in 2011. The school has a reputation for encouraging a child’s musical ability.
In 2020, 17% of all GCSE grades awarded are at the very highest grade 9 with 65% at grades 9-7 and 88% at grades 9-6.
Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding in 2013. Find their reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — GL Assessment.
Exam types:
Verbal reasoning
English
Mathematics
Non-verbal reasoning
Exam length — 2x 60 minute exams.
Pass mark — Changes each year.
Other exam information —
All three tests are multiple choice.
In the first paper, students will be tested on English and verbal reasoning.
In the second paper, students will be assessed on non-verbal reasoning and mathematics.
Scores will be standardised.
Contact information
Website — https://www.marling.school/
Contact — https://www.marling.school/contact-us
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/marlingschool
Twitter — https://twitter.com/MarlingSchool
Instagram —https://www.instagram.com/marling.school/
YouTube —https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7fmLZrU4hF1G3Yorf_hHw
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/marling-school/about/
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