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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.

Taking the 11+ test in Wiltshire

Wiltshire 11+ guide for parents
If your child is applying for a place at one of Wiltshire's two grammar schools, they'll need to sit the 11+. Read on for the facts about the test.

Which schools require an 11+ pass?

There are two selective grammar schools in Wiltshire:
 

What do the tests involve?

Currently, children applying for a place at either school take three different papers on the same day, all of which are multiple choice.
 

  • Mathematics test: 50 minutes, reflecting all areas of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, including number, algebra, measures, shape and space and handling data.
  • English test: 45 minutes, covering reading, comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Verbal reasoning test: 50 minutes.

What version of the test is used?

Both schools use GL Assessment 11+ tests.
 

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

Parents must fill in a registration form in order for their child to sit the selective test. These are available from each school’s website, and must be completed by early September, with the test taking place in late September.  

Where are the tests held?

The tests are held at the individual schools.

What is the pass mark?

The standardised pass mark varies from year to year, and between schools, but is typically around 72-75 per cent. However, passing the test doesn't guarantee that your child will get a grammar school place. If more children pass the test than there are places available – which is usual – the schools use their oversubscription criteria, published on their websites, to allocate places. 

How can I help prepare my child?

The two grammar schools advise parents to prepare their children using GL Assessment's practice papers, which are available from bookshops or online. The schools recommend that parents make their own decision about whether their child should be coached or tutored for the test.

Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure the information we provide about individual schools is accurate, admissions arrangements change regularly and it is essential to check for the most up-to-date advice on schools' own websites.