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South Wilts Grammar School
South Wilts Grammar School in Salisbury admits girls through GL Assessment papers in mathematics, English and verbal reasoning.
Grammar school · Salisbury, Wiltshire
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Stratford Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3JJ
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
South Wilts Grammar School’s September 2027 Year 7 assessment uses GL Assessment multiple-choice papers in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning. The main test was 26 September 2026, and results were due on 15 October. The 2027 policy also permits very-late requests before 31 October for a December test if the school is named on the Common Application Form.
Entry stage: Year 7
What the assessment covers
- Mathematics
- English
- Verbal Reasoning
Assessment provider: GL Assessment
The admissions process
- Main test registration closed 1 September 2026 and the main sitting was 26 September 2026
- Three papers in one sitting with breaks: Mathematics 50 minutes, English 45 minutes and Verbal Reasoning 50 minutes; scores are age-standardised and equally weighted
- 2027 policy permits very-late requests after 28 September and before 31 October for testing in early December, provided SWGS is named on the Common Application Form
- Separately apply through the home local authority by 31 October 2026; eligibility does not guarantee a place
Read the official details: Admissions information from South Wilts Grammar School
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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.
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Printable practice for these subjects
Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.
Maths papers
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English papers
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Verbal Reasoning papers
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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.
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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 South Wilts Grammar 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
- South Wilts Grammar School: school details Department for Education
- South Wilts Year 7 11+ process and current dates South Wilts Grammar School
- South Wilts admissions policy for September 2027 South Wilts Grammar School
- GL Assessment free 11+ familiarisation materials GL Assessment