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Important update from TheSchoolRun

For the past 13 years, TheSchoolRun has been run by a small team of mums working from home, dedicated to providing quality educational resources to primary school parents. Unfortunately, rising supplier costs and falling revenue have made it impossible for us to continue operating, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close. The good news: We’ve arranged for another educational provider to take over many of our resources. These will be hosted on a new portal, where the content will be updated and expanded to support your child’s learning.

What this means for subscribers:

  • Your subscription is still active, and for now, you can keep using the website as normal — just log in with your usual details to access all our articles and resources*.
  • In a few months, all resources will move to the new portal. You’ll continue to have access there until your subscription ends. We’ll send you full details nearer the time.
  • As a thank you for your support, we’ll also be sending you 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep.

A few changes to be aware of:

  • The Learning Journey weekly email has ended, but your child’s plan will still be updated on your dashboard each Monday. Just log in to see the recommended worksheets.
  • The 11+ weekly emails have now ended. We sent you all the remaining emails in the series at the end of March — please check your inbox (and spam folder) if you haven’t seen them. You can also follow the full programme here: 11+ Learning Journey.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for being part of our journey it’s been a privilege to support your family’s learning.

*If you need to reset your password, it will still work as usual. Please check your spam folder if the reset email doesn’t appear in your inbox.

The Warwickshire 11+ test explained

Warwickshire 11+ parents' guide
With six selective secondary schools to apply for in Warwickshire, we have the details you need about registering your child for the 11+ test.

Which schools require an 11+ pass?

There are six grammar schools in Warwickshire, in two separate admission areas: 

Southern Area Grammar Schools

Eastern Area Grammar Schools

All six schools use a priority catchment area as part of their admission criteria, and each has its own admission arrangements.

What do the tests involve?

Each child will sit two papers in one session, lasting approximately 3 hours. The tests cover verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning (25 per cent), and English and mathematics multiple-choice questions.

What version of the test is used?

There is a new test provider for Warwickshire, it used to be CEM but it is now GL. 

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How do you arrange for your child to take the test?

You need to fill out a Warwickshire grammar schools registration form. Your 11+ registration form must be accompanied by two proofs of your child's address: original utility bills no more than two months old or a current council tax bill or housing benefits letter. Failure to enclose this evidence will mean your registration form is classed as late. One passport-sized photo must also be attached to the registration form. The deadline for test applications is usually the end of June.

Where are the tests held?

The 11+ test is taken in allocated test centres in the area, most of which are in secondary schools. Tests are not held at children's own primary schools. Wherever possible, you'll be allocated the nearest test centre to your home address.

What is the pass mark?

The qualifying score – the lowest possible mark your child can get to be considered for a grammar school place – is different for each school, and changes each year. Once the papers have been marked, the scores from both papers are standardised based on a child’s age on the day they took the 11+ test. The total standardised score is then used to rank the children from highest to lowest.

In 2014, across all six schools in the area, the lowest-scoring children to be allocated a place ranged from 196 to 220 marks out of a possible 307. Reaching the qualifying score doesn't guarantee your child a place: if there are more children with qualifying scores applying to a school than there are places, the children with the highest scores will be admitted first.

How can I help prepare my child?

The tests are largely designed to assess a child’s innate academic potential, which is why practice papers aren’t provided. However, short sample papers are sent out two weeks before the test so that your child can familiarise themselves with the test format and the types of questions included. You can also download the sample papers from the previous three years at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/elevenplus. 

If you require any further information about the Warwickshire 11+ test, you can contact the School Admissions office at [email protected].

Please note that admissions arrangements for Year 7 entry change regularly and it is essential to check for the most up-to-date advice on schools' own websites.

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