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Bournemouth School
Bournemouth School admits boys through the Dorset Consortium GL test for 2027; a later Quest cycle has different papers.
Grammar school · Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Meet the school
At a glance
Facts checked
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY
Plan your approach
Year 7 entry
For September 2027 entry
Bournemouth School uses the Dorset Consortium’s shared GL Assessment tests in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning for September 2027 Year 7 entry. The main test was on 26 September 2026. Late-test registration closes at noon on 29 January 2027 for testing on 23 February, with consideration after the first allocation round. The announced Quest assessment applies from September 2027 testing for entry in 2028.
- Assessment
- Bournemouth and Poole grammar schools consortium
- Provider
- GL Assessment
What the assessment covers
- English
- Mathematics
- Verbal reasoning
Each school has its own admissions and oversubscription rules.
GL familiarisation material describes the 2027-entry test; families preparing for 2028 entry should use the new provider guidance.
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The admissions process
- For September 2027 entry, register with one Dorset Consortium school and take the shared test once; the on-time test was 26 September 2026
- The 2027-entry papers are multiple choice: Mathematics 50 minutes, English 45 minutes and Verbal Reasoning 50 minutes
- Late registration closes at noon on 29 January 2027; late testing is on 23 February 2027 for consideration after the first round of allocations
- Submit preferences through the home local authority by 31 October 2026 for the main round; the school’s catchment and oversubscription criteria also apply
Read the official details: Admissions information from Bournemouth School
Go to the source
Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
English
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
Build on it with Plusling
Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizMaths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
Build on it with Plusling
Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
Start the 5-question maths quizVerbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.
Build on it with Plusling
Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.
Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quizPrint, practise, build confidence
Printable practice for these subjects
Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.
English papers
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Maths papers
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Verbal Reasoning papers
Explore the papersThese are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test papers.
Keep the practical steps clear
Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Read the school’s admissions criteria
Check catchment, oversubscription rules and any supplementary form alongside the test registration.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.
Admissions information
- Admissions tests, eligibility and places can vary between entry years; use the school’s current arrangements and your home local authority’s application information.
Plusling’s guide to Bournemouth School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Bournemouth School: school details Department for Education
- Bournemouth School Year 7 admissions, late testing and entry-year formats Bournemouth School
- GL Assessment free 11+ familiarisation materials GL Assessment