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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 Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton 11+ test explained

Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton 11+ parents' guide
With five grammar schools in the Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton area, we explain the 11+ test procedure that determines whether your child may get a place.

Which schools require an 11+ pass?

In 2012, the five grammar schools in the Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton joined together in a Consortium.

These are:
 

What do the tests involve?

Children sit two separate papers, each of which takes 45 to 60 minutes. Each paper is divided into several separately timed sections, with examples of how to answer the questions at the start of each section. Some of the questions are multiple choice.

The tests cover:
 

What version of the test is used?

Previously, CEM tests were used for the 11+ in this area. However, CEM will no longer be providing 11+ tests from September 2023. Further information will be added to this page in due course. We recommend contacting individual schools for more information about their new test provider. 

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

You must fill in a registration form for the Consortium of Grammar Schools' entrance test. This can be downloaded from any of the Consortium schools' websites, and should be returned to the school at which you want your child to take the test. The closing date for registration is usually early in June. You'll be told if your child is eligible to apply to grammar school based on their test results before you have to apply for a school place, but if schools are oversubscribed, eligibility doesn't guarantee them a place. You can apply for more than one grammar school.

Where are the tests held?

The tests are held at each of the individual grammar schools; you can choose which one you would like your child to take the test at, and should return their registration form to that school.

What is the pass mark?

The pass mark differs each year, but children are awarded places on a merit basis according to their results in the entrance exams. Results are standardised to take account of your child's exact age at the time of the test.

How can I help prepare my child?

You can download sample questions and familiarisation sheets from each individual grammar school's website.

Past papers are not available, but if your child wants more test practice the Consortium recommends using commercially available preparation materials (available from leading bookshops) that cover verbal and non-verbal reasoning, maths and reading comprehension. The Consortium advises against intensive coaching or tutoring. 

TheSchoolRun team makes every effort to ensure the information about individual schools is accurate, but 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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