Hertfordshire (Consortium of Schools) 11 Plus Guide

The Hertfordshire (Consortium of Schools) 11 Plus at a glance

The Hertfordshire (Consortium of Schools) test is set by GL Assessment. Two short multiple-choice papers; standardised score with normalisation by age.

Children are assessed in 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: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Format: Two short multiple-choice papers; standardised score with normalisation by age.

Local arrangements to watch

Top‑scoring candidates secure selective places; non‑selective places follow standard Herts admissions.

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 Hertfordshire (Consortium of Schools)

We list 6 schools for Hertfordshire (Consortium of Schools). They include Dame Alice Owen’s School, Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford Grammar School for Girls, Parmiter’s School, Rickmansworth School. Entry requirements and catchment rules differ between schools, so check each school admissions policy before you apply.

How to prepare for the Hertfordshire (Consortium of Schools) 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