Gloucestershire 11 Plus Guide

The Gloucestershire 11 Plus at a glance

The Gloucestershire test is set by CEM. Two papers covering all four areas. Mix of multiple-choice and short-answer.

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: CEM
• Subjects tested: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Format: Two papers covering all four areas. Mix of multiple-choice and short-answer.

Local arrangements to watch

Pate’s Grammar School runs a separate, more demanding test for super‑selective entry.

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 Gloucestershire

We list 6 schools for Gloucestershire. They include Pate’s Grammar School, The Crypt School, Sir Thomas Rich’s School, Marling School, Stroud High School. Entry requirements and catchment rules differ between schools, so check each school admissions policy before you apply.

How to prepare for the Gloucestershire 11 Plus

Strong preparation is steady rather than last minute. Build secure foundations first, then practise in the exact CEM 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