School consortia and shared entrance tests on Plusling

Wirral non-Catholic grammar assessment

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Wirral Council runs one assessment for its four non-Catholic grammar schools. Children sit two Quest papers covering verbal, non-verbal and mathematical reasoning.

West Midlands Grammar Schools shared test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

One shared entrance test serves partner grammar schools across Birmingham, Shropshire, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Warwickshire. Families can use this page to understand the common assessment before checking each school’s admission policy.

Trafford Grammar School Consortium

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Five Trafford grammar schools use one shared entrance examination for Year 7 entry. Children sit the consortium test at one allocated centre, then families check each school’s own admission rules.

Torbay selective schools test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Torbay’s three grammar schools use the same selection test results for Year 7 entry. The Spires College also uses the shared result for its selective stream.

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Five Sutton grammar schools and partially selective Greenshaw High School use one Selective Eligibility Test. For the grammar schools, passing this first test leads to a shared second-stage test for boys or girls.

Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Four Slough grammar schools coordinate Year 7 entry through one 11+ examination. The schools use the same papers and common eligibility criteria while applying their own policies when offering places.

Redbridge 11 plus

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Redbridge runs a shared 11+ test for Ilford County High School for boys and Woodford County High School for girls. The assessment covers English, maths and reasoning.

Plymouth grammar schools shared 11+

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Plymouth’s three grammar schools use common Quest English and mathematics papers for Year 7 selection. Girls applying to either girls’ school register for and sit the shared papers once; Devonport High School for Boys adds a writing task.

Northern Ireland SEAG

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

SEAG provides a shared entrance assessment for participating Northern Ireland post-primary schools. Pupils in their final primary year sit two papers covering English or Gaeilge and mathematics.

Medway Test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Medway Test is the common assessment for Medway grammar school entry. Children sit separate English, mathematics and reasoning papers.

London 11+ Consortium

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The London 11+ Consortium gives applicants to its 13 member girls’ schools one shared online assessment for Year 7 entry. Schools also consider references and run their own interviews.

Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Fourteen Lincolnshire grammar schools use a coordinated 11+ assessment covering verbal, non-verbal and spatial reasoning. The schools run their own admissions, so families should use their preferred school’s current instructions.

Kent Test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Kent Test is the shared assessment used to decide whether a child can be considered for Kent grammar schools. It covers English, maths and reasoning, with a separate writing exercise.

Halifax Grammar Schools joint test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The North Halifax Grammar School and The Crossley Heath School use one joint admissions test for Year 7 entry. Families register through a participating school and the result can support consideration at either school.

Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Seven Gloucestershire grammar schools share an entrance test. Families register through the grammar schools and choose which schools should receive their child’s result.

Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex runs a shared 11+ examination with English and mathematics papers. Its current member list includes grammar and partially selective schools.

Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Secondary Transfer Test is the shared selection assessment for Buckinghamshire’s 13 grammar schools. It covers verbal skills, maths and non-verbal and spatial reasoning.

Bournemouth and Poole grammar schools consortium

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Four Bournemouth and Poole grammar schools use one set of selection tests for Year 7 entry. A child considering more than one of the schools does not need to sit separate tests for each.

Bexley Selection Test

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Bexley Selection Test determines whether a child meets the selective standard for Bexley’s four grammar schools. It assesses verbal and English, numerical, and non-verbal ability.