The Birmingham (King Edward Consortium & SuttonTrust) 11 Plus at a glance
The Birmingham (King Edward Consortium & SuttonTrust) test is set by GL Assessment. King Edward VI Consortium: one combined paper, multiple-choice, with results valid for all eight foundation schools. Sutton Coldfield Grammars run a separate joint test.
Children are assessed in English, Mathematics, 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
- Format: King Edward VI Consortium: one combined paper, multiple-choice, with results valid for all eight foundation schools. Sutton Coldfield Grammars run a separate joint test.
Local arrangements to watch
Tests sat in mid‑September of Year 6.
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 Birmingham (King Edward Consortium & SuttonTrust)
We list 12 schools for Birmingham (King Edward Consortium & SuttonTrust). They include King Edward VI Aston School, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, King Edward VI Five Ways School, King Edward VI Handsworth School. Entry requirements and catchment rules differ between schools, so check each school admissions policy before you apply.
How to prepare for the Birmingham (King Edward Consortium & SuttonTrust) 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
Practise in the Birmingham (King Edward Consortium & SuttonTrust) format
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