At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 120
Competition: Medium
Introduction
Carre’s Grammar School is a selective academy for boys with a mixed sixth-form. Carre’s main objective is to nurture their pupils’ enthusiasm for learning so that it will stay with them long after they leave. The 2017 Ofsted inspection confirmed that the students have this enthusiasm, with the pupils having a strong desire to be on time and part of every lesson.
Carre’s Grammar School academically scores well compared to the national average but relatively poor compared to some other grammar schools in Lincolnshire. They scored -0.19 in their Progress 8 in 2019, this is an average score. 63% of students achieved 5+ in Maths and English in their GCSEs. They scored 12 points above the national average in attainment 8.
Carre’s Grammar School uses a selection test to decide entry. The details of tests such as this one can often be difficult to parse and understand, thankfully we have obtained all of the relevant details for you here. The entry exam itself is designed to be difficult, as such preparation is often sought so as to give you the best chance possible. We here at 11 Plus Hero have resources such as past papers to help with this preparation and give you the greatest chance of getting a place.
Carre’s Grammar School’s Key Information
Here is the key information regarding available parking, key contact information, and student statistics.
School Address
Full Address:
Carre’s Grammar School, NorthgateSleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7DD
Contact Information
Parking in the school
- Carre’s has parking, there is also on-street parking opposite the school.
- Car Park: 7DJ, E Gate, Sleaford, 0.4 miles from the school.
- Car Park: E Gate, Sleaford NG34 7EE, 0.7 miles from the school.
Key Information for Carre’s 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 (2017)
Selection Test
Section 3: Carre’s Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
Here are the key dates that you should know when applying for admission to Carre’s Grammar School. The open days will involve tours of the school, which will be carried out by senior students and will last about 30-45 minutes. The open days are by appointment only.
Taster Day
Open Mornings (whole week)
Open Evening
Open Morning
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Carre’s Grammar School
The following are links to informative documents and resources that will help with the application and exam processes.
Carre’s Grammar Exam Format
The tests used for the entry exam for Carre’s Grammar School are standard GL assessments. The testing will start promptly at 9am so applicants should be there for 8:30 at the latest. These entry exams are common to all schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
The Carre’s Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
The entry test for Carre’s Grammar School consists of two GL tests taken on different days, the first test will be on Verbal Reasoning, the second will be on Non-Verbal Reasoning. Each test will take 1 hour with 15 minutes being allowed for practice questions.
Paper One
Verbal Reasoning (1 hour)
Paper Two
Non-Verbal Reasoning (1 hour)
GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Catchment Area
Entry Exam: Pass Criteria
Carre’s Grammar School uses a pass mark of a standardised score of 220, this is common to most of the schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. The standardised score is found by taking the raw score of both tests and adjusting for factors such as age difference.
Applicants must achieve the pass mark in order to be accepted to Carre’s Grammar School.
Catchment area
Carre’s Grammar School does not use a set catchment area, instead priority is given to the applicants who live closest (by straight line) to the school.
Additional eligibilities
- “Education, Health and Care Plan” (EHCP)
- “Looked After Children”, or “previously looked after children”
- “Pupil Premium”
- Siblings of students attending Carre’s Grammar School
Carre’s Grammar School FAQs
The pass mark for Carre’s Grammar School’s 11 Plus entry exam is a standardised score of 220. This standardised score is found by adding the scores obtained from both exams and then standardised to reflect factors such as age difference. This is a common practice among all schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
Carre’s Grammar School’s 11 Plus entry exam consists of two GL 11 Plus exams. These exams are on Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Each exam will take an hour with 15 minutes used for practice questions.
11 Plus exam papers can be found in the links above, note that you should only use the GL Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning papers as these are the relevant ones.
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