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Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham Ladies’ College uses group activities and written and online English, Maths and reasoning tests at its Year 7 Assessment Day.
Independent school · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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Meet the school
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Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
Year 7 candidates attend an Assessment Day with group discussions, activities, and written and adaptive online tests in maths, English and verbal reasoning. The school also considers a reference from the current Head Teacher.
Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7
What the assessment covers
- Mathematics
- English
- Verbal reasoning
The admissions process
- Enquire and register through the admissions portal, then complete the exam form for the relevant admissions round.
- Attend an Assessment Day with group discussions, activities, written tests and adaptive online tests.
- The school considers assessment feedback, examination performance and a current Head Teacher reference.
- For September 2027 entry, contact Admissions about the next round: the school states that standard deadlines have passed.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Cheltenham Ladies' College
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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.
Maths
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.
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Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
Start the 5-question maths quizEnglish
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.
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Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English 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.
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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 quizKeep 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.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
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.
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Before you apply
- Check the school’s current admissions arrangements for your entry year, including eligibility, application steps and any access arrangements.
- Registered ages and pupil classifications describe the establishment; admission arrangements for particular year groups can differ.
Plusling’s guide to Cheltenham Ladies' College 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
- Cheltenham Ladies' College: school details Department for Education
- 11+ entry | Cheltenham Ladies' College Cheltenham Ladies' College