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St Mary's School

St Mary’s Gerrards Cross plans coeducational Year 7 entry from September 2027, with English, Maths, reasoning and group activities.

Independent school · Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
Department for Education
Pupils
Currently girls; boys and girls may apply to Year 7 from September 2027
St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross
Registered ages
3–18
Department for Education

Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8JQ

Plan your approach

Entry information

For September 2027 entry

St Mary’s Gerrards Cross publishes a Year 7 2027 assessment day on 14 November 2026, with registration due 30 October. Applicants complete Maths, English and non-verbal reasoning assessments alongside group activities; the school seeks a current-school reference. The school plans to admit boys and girls to Year 7 from September 2027; its wider move to co-education is phased.

Entry stage: Year 7

What the assessment covers

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Non-verbal reasoning

The admissions process

  • Register by 30 October 2026
  • Year 7 assessment day on 14 November 2026, with group activities
  • Current-school reference
  • Outcome letters 4 December 2026

Read the official details: Admissions information from St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross

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.

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.

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 quiz
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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 quiz
Read the subject guide →

Non-verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.

Build on it with Plusling

Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.

Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quiz
Read the subject guide →

Print, practise, build confidence

Printable practice for these subjects

Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.

These 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.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Check fees and financial support

    Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.

Open the official admissions links →

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?
Explore the school’s website ↗

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
Plusling practice history, questions to revisit and suggested topics on a laptop.

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.

Before you apply

  • The 2027 page says boys and girls may apply to Year 7, while Years 8–11 remain girls-only. The 30 October 2026 registration date is for this intake.

Plusling’s guide to St Mary's 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

  1. Entry Points St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross
  2. Join Us St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross
  3. Register Your Child St Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross
  4. St Mary’s School establishment record Department for Education