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Upton Court Grammar School

Upton Court Grammar School in Slough uses the consortium 11+ test for Year 7; an eligible score still requires a separate school preference.

Grammar school · Slough

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Grammar school
Department for Education
Pupils
Coeducational
Department for Education
Registered ages
11–18
Department for Education

Lascelles Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7PR

Plan your approach

Year 7 entry

For September 2027 entry

For September 2027 Year 7 entry, Upton Court uses the Slough Consortium test. Registration closed on 5 June 2026 and the exam took place on 19 September. Families must also submit their local-authority application by 31 October; an eligible test result does not guarantee an offer.

Assessment
Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools

What the assessment covers

  • Verbal reasoning
  • Non verbal reasoning
  • English
  • Mathematics

An eligible score allows consideration, not an automatic offer; each school uses its oversubscription criteria.

Applicants must name desired schools on their Common Application Form.

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The admissions process

  • Register for the Slough Consortium examination; the September 2027-entry registration deadline was 5 June 2026.
  • The main test for 2027 entry took place on 19 September 2026; results were available from 15 October.
  • Name Upton Court on the home local-authority application by 31 October 2026.
  • School admissions and oversubscription criteria determine offers to eligible applicants.

Read the official details: Admissions information from Upton Court 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.

Verbal 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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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.

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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
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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
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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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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. Read the school’s admissions criteria

    Check catchment, oversubscription rules and any supplementary form alongside the test registration.

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?
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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
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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 school considers children scoring 111 or above under its own admission rules; test eligibility does not guarantee an offer.

Plusling’s guide to Upton Court 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

  1. Upton Court Grammar School: school details Department for Education
  2. Langley Grammar School 2027 admissions and Slough Consortium guide Langley Grammar School
  3. Year 7 Entry September 2025 | Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road, Upton, Berkshire, SL3 7PR Upton Court Grammar School
  4. Free 11+ Familiarisation | Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road, Upton, Berkshire, SL3 7PR Upton Court Grammar School
  5. Year 7 Entry September 2027 Upton Court Grammar School
  6. Free 11+ Familiarisation Upton Court Grammar School
  7. Admission to Year 7 – September 2027 Langley Grammar School / Slough Consortium