The 11+ (or 11-plus) is a selective entrance exam generally taken at the beginning of Year 6 in a primary school which is part of the admissions process for Year 7 at the UK’s grammar schools. Grammar schools are state-funded secondary schools with a strong focus on academic achievement, and some fee-paying independent schools.

The content varies between different areas of the UK but will generally be based on some or all of the following types of questions: English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. Students will typically sit two or three 11+ exams, which usually last between 45-60 minutes.

For more information regarding the 11+ process and testing, please go to the Consortium of Selected Schools in Essex website.

How can I prepare my child for the 11+?

Should you wish for your child to sit the 11+ test, it is important they are prepared for the assessments as they differ greatly from the primary National Curriculum.

You may wish to prepare your child using online resources available, such as the series of Bond 11+ books or GL Assessment papers, or to send your child to 11+ tuition group. 

How does Bournes Green support the 11+?

Achievement Academy offer an 11+ club provision for children in Year 5. This is held in the Junior library from 7-40am to 8-40am across the week.

If you would like your child to join the club, please email hello@achievementacademy.co.uk and copy in juniors@bournesgreen.secat.co.uk for our records. Should the current classes be full, your details will be kept on a waiting list.

As a school, we are keen to support any additonal sessions which Achievement Academy may wish to offer. We currently do not charge Achievement Academy any term time rent in order to keep the costs as low as possible for our parents.

Should your child be in receipt of Pupil Premium funding, and you would like them to attend this club, please contact Mr Denchfield.

If you have any general questions regarding the 11+ club, please email hello@achievementacademy.co.uk directly or phone 01702 883488.