At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 150
Introduction
Alcester Grammar School is a selective, mixed academy in Alcester Warwickshire. Alcester Grammar School has recently undergone changes to its leadership, with the new headteacher joining in June 2022. The new headteacher believes that the school nurtures the students in a warm and caring atmosphere, where they can focus on academic achievement and developing their skills. Aspirations are high, with the school working with parents to “turn out decent human beings” into tomorrow’s world. Changes to leadership can cause changes to any aspect of a school, we’ll have to wait and see if anything is altered.
Alcester Grammar School achieved an “Above average” score of 0.29 in the Progress 8 in 2019. In the same year 95% of their students achieved a 5+ in Maths and English GCSE, over double the national average, and much higher than the local average of 50%. The Attainment 8 score was 73.3, 23 points higher than the local average, and 26 points above the national average.
Preparation for the 11 Plus entry exams is very important, particularly when schools have a significantly higher number of applicants than places. The best way to prepare is to know what exam you need to prepare for, that’s what we’re for, here are all of the details so that you can make the more informed decision about entry exam preparation. We at 11 Plus Hero also provide past papers and other resources to give you the best chance possible.
Alcester Grammar School’s Key Information
Alcester Grammar School’s contact information and student intake records.
School Address
Full Address:
Alcester Grammar School, Birmingham RoadAlcester
Warwickshire
B49 5ED
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is parking within the school as well as on-street parking nearby.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: 5 Bulls Head Yard, Alcester, B49 5BX, 0.5 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Bleachfield St, Alcester, B49 5BW, 0.4 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: 5 Bulls Head Yard, Alcester, B49 5BX, 0.5 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Bleachfield St, Alcester, B49 5BW, 0.4 miles from the school.
Key Information for Alcester Grammar School
PAN* for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2009)
Selection Test
Alcester Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are the dates to do with 11 Plus admission to Alcester Grammar School. Pre-booking is required for the open morning.
Open Evening
Open Morning
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Alcester Grammar School
Here are links for Alcester Grammar School to help with admission and the entrance exam.
Alcester Grammar School Exam Format
The 11 Plus entry exam for Alcester Grammar School uses GL Assessments papers. While Alcester Grammar School states that it uses the Warwickshire entry exam it lists very different details, here are the details that are listed in the admissions policy, more can be found out about the Warwickshire grammar school entry exam on it’s page.
The Alcester Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
Alcester Grammar School’s 11 Plus entry exam consists of two GL papers, each being about 50 minutes long. The papers will be divided into smaller sections that will be individually timed. These sections will test Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths.
2 Papers
Each 50 minutes
Questions on Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths
GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Pass Mark
There is a qualifying score and a minimum academic standard that have yet to be set. Most applicants must achieve the qualifying score in order to be considered for a place at Alcester Grammar School. Within any category of priority, applicants with greater marks in the entry exam will have greater priority. Applicants who achieve the minimum academic standard but not the qualifying score will have the lowest priority for entry for Alcester Grammar School (unless they qualify for additional eligibility).
Pass Mark
There is a qualifying score and a minimum academic standard that have yet to be set. Most applicants must achieve the qualifying score in order to be considered for a place at Alcester Grammar School. Within any category of priority, applicants with greater marks in the entry exam will have greater priority. Applicants who achieve the minimum academic standard but not the qualifying score will have the lowest priority for entry for Alcester Grammar School (unless they qualify for additional eligibility).
Catchment Area
The catchment area for Alcester Grammar School is defined as a 16.885 mile radius around the school. Applicants who live within the catchment area will have greater priority than those living outside of the catchment area.
Additional Eligibility
Applicants who achieve the minimum academic standard and qualify for any of the following will be admitted in the following order of priority, regardless of where they live.
- “Education, Health and Care Plan” – Any child that is eligible for this will be admitted.
- “Looked After Children”
- Siblings of children currently attending Alcester Grammar School
Alcester Grammar School FAQs
Neither the qualifying score or minimum academic standard for 2023 entry are known.
Alcester Grammar School uses tests from GL Assessments for its 11 Plus entry exam. There will be 2 tests, each 50 minutes long, and each testing Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
There are familiarisation materials available and past papers can be purchased online.
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