Berkshire (Slough Consortium & Reading) 11 Plus Guide

The Berkshire (Slough Consortium & Reading) 11 Plus at a glance

The Berkshire (Slough Consortium & Reading) test is set by GL Assessment. Two papers, multiple-choice, age-standardised. Sat in September of Year 6.

Children are assessed in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Knowing the exact format matters, because preparing in the wrong style wastes valuable practice time.

• Exam provider: GL Assessment
• Subjects tested: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Format: Two papers, multiple-choice, age-standardised. Sat in September of Year 6.

Local arrangements to watch

Slough Consortium: single test admits to all member schools. Reading and Kendrick run separate tests on different dates.

Dates, qualifying scores and registration deadlines vary by school and change each year, so always confirm the current details with your target schools or local consortium.

Grammar schools in Berkshire (Slough Consortium & Reading)

We list 7 schools for Berkshire (Slough Consortium & Reading). They include Reading School, Kendrick School, Herschel Grammar School, Langley Grammar School, Upton Court Grammar School. Entry requirements and catchment rules differ between schools, so check each school admissions policy before you apply.

How to prepare for the Berkshire (Slough Consortium & Reading) 11 Plus

Strong preparation is steady rather than last minute. Build secure foundations first, then practise in the exact GL Assessment style this region uses so the question types feel familiar on the day.

• Confirm the format and subjects above, then practise only in that style
• Read widely every day and grow vocabulary across the whole year
• Secure arithmetic and times tables so number work is fast and accurate
• Move from untimed practice to full timed papers in the final months
• Sit regular mock exams to build pace and reduce exam day nerves