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Warwickshire 11 Plus Guide

Warwickshire’s grammar schools are concentrated in Rugby and Stratford, each running their own joint admissions test.

The Warwickshire 11 Plus at a glance

The Warwickshire test is set by GL Assessment. Two papers, multiple-choice.

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: Two papers, multiple-choice.

Grammar schools in Warwickshire

We list 6 schools for Warwickshire. They include Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby High School, Stratford Girls’ Grammar School, King Edward VI Shakespeare’s School, Alcester Grammar School. Entry requirements and catchment rules differ between schools, so check each school admissions policy before you apply.

How to prepare for the Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire format

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