At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Girls Only
Places per year: 150
Introduction
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is a single sex, selective school serving Torbay and the surrounding area. The school strives to develop students with high self-esteem, attaining the best possible academic grades together with a character which will allow them to secure the future that they desire.
The students at Torquay Girls’ Grammar School consistently perform well at GCSE level. Following the 2019 GCSE examinations, 98% of the girls at Torquay achieved at least a grade 5 in English and Maths (this is equivalent to at least a high grade C under the previous GCSE grading criteria). The school has a well above average “Progress 8” score, meaning students at Torquay Girls’ Grammar School develop at a much faster rate compared to the local and national average. The school also has an adjoining Sixth Form, whose students often go on to attend prestigious universities including Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
For the reasons outlined above, Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is competitive for entry. The girls’ school selects students based on their performance in the Torbay Council 11+ test. This is an examination provided and marked by the GL Assessment exam board. It assesses a student’s capability in Maths and English. The 11+ is designed to push candidates beyond their Key Stage 2 education. Our resources with 11 Plus Hero help prepare your child for this GL 11+ test, providing them with a toolkit to have the best chance to succeed. We also provide information to help guide yourself and your child through the admissions process, so that you and your child can confidently and competently apply to Torquay Girls’ Grammar School.
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School Key Information
Under this section, we have collated key information for the Girls’ school, to be used by prospective students and parents in the application and admissions process for the school.
School Address
Full Address:
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School30 Shiphay Lane
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7DY
Contact Information
Parking in the school
- There is little parking available on site at Torquay Girls’ Grammar School. It is recommended to park on adjacent roads to the school in the residential area; alternative parking venues are over 20 minutes away.
Additional parking off site
- Asda, Regent Close, Torquay, TQ2 7AN (Opening Times: Mon-Sat 07:00-23:00 & Sun 10:00-16:00) – maximum 2 hour stay
- Brunswick square, 1 Teignmouth Road, Torquay TQ1 4UT (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
Additional parking off site
- Asda, Regent Close, Torquay, TQ2 7AN (Opening Times: Mon-Sat 07:00-23:00 & Sun 10:00-16:00) – maximum 2 hour stay
- Brunswick square, 1 Teignmouth Road, Torquay TQ1 4UT (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
Key Information for Torquay Girls’ 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 (2011)
Selection Test
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School Key Dates and Application Information
Under this section, we keep key dates and deadlines to be used by prospective students and parents in the application and admissions process to the school.
Deadline to register for the 11+
Open Evening
Test Date
Test Date - Alternate
Results Date and guidance sent out to parents
Common Application Form Deadline (school preferences must be finalised by this date)
Admissions Panel meet to determine rank order of candidates:
School Offer
Application Documents for Torquay Girls’ Grammar School
Under this section, we keep key application documents to be used in the application process to Torquay Girls’ Grammar School, including the school’s admissions policy and information on how to register for the 11+.
Torquay Girls' Grammar School Exam Format
The Grammar schools in Torbay operate a combined Entrance Examination, meaning that the results from taking the test at one location can be used to gain entry to another grammar school in the area. In addition to Torquay Girls’ Grammar School these are Churston Ferrers Grammar, Torquay Boys’ Grammar School and the bi-lateral Spires College.
Taking 11+ Entrance Examinations can be a daunting experience for children and sitting tests in an unfamiliar environment, with questions in an unfamiliar format can prevent promising students from showcasing their potential. That is why 11 Plus Hero was created. To help you and your child become familiar and comfortable with the style of questioning they will face, so that there are no nasty surprises come test day itself.
Torquay Girls' Grammar School GL 11+: Overview
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School will be operating 11 Plus Entrance Examinations provided by GL Assessment for year 7 entrance in September 2024. There will be two papers, one in English and one in Mathematics. As the schools are still in consultation the exact nature of the tests is to be determined however we at 11 Plus Hero have the knowledge base concerning GL 11 Plus Entrance Examinations in the UK to give you the best idea possible at this time.
GL 11 Plus examinations in English and Maths commonly last between 50-60 minutes and are multiple choice in nature with a separate Question Booklet and Answer Sheet. Questions will be tailored to the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum with some material stretching beyond to highlight the most able students.
Paper One
- A multiple choice English test
- Expected to last for 50-60 minutes
Paper Two
- A multiple choice Maths test
- Expected to last for 50-60 minutes
The Torbay Council Grammar Schools - GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pass Mark
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School GL 11 Plus Test: Pass Criteria
Torquay Boys Grammar School operates superselective admissions. This means that those boys achieving the highest scores in the GL 11 Plus Entrance Examinations have priority of admission. As such there is no passing grade or threshold, rather boys will be admitted in rank order up to the schools published admissions number or PAN. Test scores are first calculated by combining the scores from the two papers before making an adjustment for the age of applicants and then ranking students.
Pass Mark
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School GL 11 Plus Test: Pass Criteria
Torquay Boys Grammar School operates superselective admissions. This means that those boys achieving the highest scores in the GL 11 Plus Entrance Examinations have priority of admission. As such there is no passing grade or threshold, rather boys will be admitted in rank order up to the schools published admissions number or PAN. Test scores are first calculated by combining the scores from the two papers before making an adjustment for the age of applicants and then ranking students.
Catchment Area
There is no catchment area for admission to Torquay Girls’ Grammar School. Only as contained in the oversubscription criteria, will distance be used to prioritise a student for admission. This is the distance measured from the main school entrance to their home address on a straight line basis.
Additional Eligibility
Oversubscription Criteria
This oversubscription criteria is only used where there is a tie for the 150th place for admission, or in the ‘late admissions’ tests. For all other purposes of admission, merely the top 150 candidates will be offered places. A brief description of the oversubscription criteria is described below but for full details please see the Admissions Policy in the Application Documnets section.
- A child in care or an adopted child;
- Children eligible for the pupil premium at the time of the test;
- Children of staff working at the school at the time of the test;
- A girl with a sister at the school;
- By direct line distance from home to the school at the time of application.
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School FAQs
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School operates superselective admissions. The top 150 candidates following the GL 11+ test, as determined by their rank standardised score, will be offered admission. For more details see the Pass Mark section.
The 11+ used by Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is issued and marked by the GL Assessment exam board. This GL 11 Plus test assesses a child’s capabilities in Maths and English. For more details see the Exam Format section.
The GL 11 Plus website hosts familiarisation materials. These can be accessed via the Application Documents section above.
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