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With a proven track record in preparing pupils for the 11 Plus, Marie Redmond MEd and her team of exceptional, fully qualified and experienced primary teachers provide specialist tuition focused on your child’s individual learning needs.

Our unique Gloucestershire 11 Plus courses in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham are structured to give children the confidence they need to sit and pass exams in a friendly, stress-free environment.

Introduction to the Gloucestershire Grammar 11+ Entrance Test

To be eligible to apply for a place at a Gloucestershire grammar school, your child will need to pass the 11 Plus Entrance Test for Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire grammar schools operate a shared 11 Plus testing process with the seven schools using the same test papers. Children born between 1st September 2009 and 31st August 2010 will take the 11 Plus exam in September 2020 to be eligible to apply for a Gloucestershire grammar place for September 2021.

The Gloucestershire test is provided by Durham University’s Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM).

FAQs About the Gloucestershire 11 Plus

What does the Gloucestershire 11 Plus exam include?
  • The Gloucestershire 11 Plus exam consists of two papers, taken on the same day, each 50 to 60 minutes in duration and testing three areas – verbal, numerical and non-verbal reasoning.
  • All questions on both papers are multiple choice and pupils indicate their answers on a separate answer sheet.
What does the Gloucestershire 11 Plus exam look like?

A Familiarisation booklet, produced by the CEM, contains information about the content of the tests, some advice about taking the tests and a few sample questions. You can see the most recent booklet here >

How do I register my child for the Gloucestershire 11 Plus exam?
  • You need to register your child to take the Gloucestershire 11 Plus test. Registration for the September 2020 exam will be open in June 2020 on the websites of the seven grammar schools.
  • You can choose which school you’d like your child to sit the exam at, however as spaces are limited, your child may be allocated an alternative venue. The choice of test centre will have no bearing on your child’s chances of getting a place at the school(s) they apply for.
  • When completing the online Grammar Registration Form, you must register which schools can share your child’s results. Only the schools you select will be able to consider your child for a place.
  • Once you have registered for the Entrance Test, you will be sent information nearer the testing
    day regarding the arrangements at your allocated Test Centre.
What is the pass mark of the Gloucestershire 11 Plus?

The 11 Plus for Gloucestershire has no set pass mark and achieving the ‘qualifying standard’ does not guarantee entry into your child’s preferred grammar school. Each school takes the top pupils who apply and their admissions policy will describe how places are allocated in the event of over-subscription.

When are the Gloucestershire 11 Plus results announced?

The results for the 2019 Gloucestershire 11 Plus Grammar Test were sent to parents on Monday 14th October 2019. The dates for the 2020 exam have not yet been confirmed. If you register online you will be given the choice to receive your child’s results by e-mail or post. You will receive a letter or e-mail from each grammar school/academy you request to share results with.

When can I apply for a Marling School place for my son?
  • When you received your child’s 11 Plus results in October 2019, you had until Thursday 31st October 2019 to submit your Common Application Form to your Local Authority.
  • You can name up to 6 schools on the Common Application Form.
  • School places for September 2020 will be confirmed at the beginning of March 2020.
  • If you live outside Gloucestershire, you must apply through your own Local Authority – even if your child currently attends a Gloucestershire primary school.

What is required to pass the Gloucestershire Grammar 11+ Entrance Test?

Verbal Reasoning (approx. 50% of the mark)

  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Spelling
  • Grammar

Numerical Reasoning (approx. 30% of the mark)

  • Basic skills (addition, multiplication, division and subtraction)
  • Mental maths development
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Extracting information from graphs and tables
  • Fractions and ratios
  • Foundation algebra concepts

Non-verbal Reasoning (approx. 20% of the mark)

  • Spatial awareness
  • Logical deduction skills
  • Mathematical concepts such as symmetry, rotation and reflection

11 Plus mock exams for Marling School

11 Plus mock exams to help get into Marling SchoolGet exam ready with Marie Redmond Tuition® CEM-style 11 Plus Mock Exams for the Gloucestershire 11 Plus (launching 2021).

Students who sat our mock exams in 2019 said they were very similar to the actual CEM test, which made them feel prepared and confident when sitting the exam.

Our courses are led by qualified primary teachers and prepare pupils for all aspects of the Gloucestershire 11 Plus

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Feedback from parents

  • Thank you very much for the mock test results. He is delighted with the score, and his improvement too. We would like to thank you for the help you have given him. As you know, my main aim was for him to feel more confident and well prepared for the test, which he certainly is now – thanks to your input last week.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2014)

  • Morgan scored 153 in his Bucks 11+ and has qualified for Grammar. We are thrilled with his result and thank you for making the classes so enjoyable that he was happy to attend each week.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2014)

  • Hanfa passed with a score of 142. Very pleased with her result and thanks to Anne for all her effort.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • She passed her 11 Plus and got 133. I am very pleased.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2014)

  • Katie got 129 and is over the moon! Thank you for all your help.

    Year 6 parent, Amersham (2019)

  • Good news – he passed his 11 Plus with a score of 135. He is a happy and relieved boy.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2014)

  • We, and more importantly our children, are very happy with Marie; she is lovely. We have noticed a huge increase in their confidence and even their school teachers have commented on it. Thank you, we are very grateful.

    Year 3 & 5 parent, Old Amersham (2012)

  • Maheen enjoyed her experience on the Easter course, the positive reinforcement seemed to do the trick. She learned a lot from her experience and mentioned that she was able to get a lot of things right when it came to different subjects.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • Eleanor passed the exam and is now hoping to go to Chesham Grammar.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • I just wanted to write to say thank you! We are so pleased and proud. Aiden scored 134 on the test and is safely on his way to join his brother at Dr Challoner’s. Please do extend our thanks to the teachers for all their hard work too, it is very appreciated.

    Year 6 parent, Amersham (2019)

  • Rui’s score is 154.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • Amy really enjoyed the Easter course last week and was sad when it was over on Thursday.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • We are delighted that he passed the 11+ with 128.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2018)

  • I am pleased to say Madison passed her 11 plus exam. Thank you for all of your help.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • Lily is continuing to enjoy her tuition sessions and seems to be getting a good deal out of them.

    Year 4 parent, Amersham (2016)

  • She is making good progress and Sarah is an excellent teacher who seems to bring out the best in the children. Lily is enjoying the lessons and hopefully that bodes well for the run in to the exam itself. She is also learning a huge amount, which regardless will be of benefit in the future.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2016)

  • He passed his exam – thank you for all your help!

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • At long last the 11+ is over!! I just wanted to say that whatever happens with the actual results, the work you have done with Ben has been fantastic. His results at school have transformed this year and he is now performing a year above where he should be across the board. For me, whether he passes/fails the exam – this is actually more important and I wanted to thank you.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • Our son used go to tuition in Amersham and he passed with a staggering 131 thank you soo much for your help good luck with students in the future.

    Year 5 parent, Chesham (2017)

  • He is really enjoying his classes with Anne on Monday in Amersham, so much so we would also like to book him on one of your holiday courses.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • Hi Marie, she did really well and has passed. Her score was 157.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2016)

  • I’m really pleased with her general progress. Thanks to you both for your help with her learning to date, she always enjoys her lessons and is never reluctant to go to class – which is a compliment to you both and your approach to making learning fun and interesting for her.

    Year 4 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • She has found this week’s course with Sinead in Amersham very helpful indeed. Thank you.

    Year 5 parent, Chorleywood (2019)

  • Kayan passed with a score of 144. Many thanks to you for your support.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • Many thanks for your help. Kayan thoroughly enjoyed his time with you. We will get in touch with you again when registering our second son for 11+ tutorials.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • We’re very pleased with his progress so far, particularly in maths, and this should be a good boost to his confidence.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • Arthur has loved the course and found it engaging and useful.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2019)

  • We are really pleased to be able to say that he passed and scored 124. We are so delighted and very grateful to you and your teaching.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • We are delighted to tell you that he got through with flying colours, so a big relief all round. Many thanks for your assistance.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2014)

  • I am delighted to let you know that Harini passed her 11+ exam and has got a score of 142. Thank you very much for all your help. A big thank you to Anne as well.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • We have some very good news to pass on to you! We are delighted to tell you that he scored 131 in his test, enabling him to apply for a place at RGS in High Wycombe, as he had hoped for. It is lovely that he will be able to attend the same school as his older brother, who will be in year 10 when he joins. A great result for all of the family! I would like to pass on my thanks to Sarah again, for all of the help and guidance she gave us on the course. I would strongly recommend the course he did if anyone asks me for advice in the future.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • We would just like to thank you and your staff for the support and encouragement you gave him to help him prepare for the 11 plus entrance exams. He got 78% with a 137 as a score. We are proud of him and his achievements.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • I am glad to confirm that he passed his 11 plus exams with a score of 137. I would like to thank you and the teachers for all the help and patience in guiding him through the learning process for the past 2 years and help achieve his result.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • It’s all over and my daughter has passed. Thank you for a fantastic series of lessons…enjoyable throughout the whole year, fantastic motivating feedback following all tests and a firm but fair focus on areas for development.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2016)

  • Lily passed with a score of 129 and has applied to attend Chesham Grammar School. Obviously we were and are delighted. Lily worked very hard during the last year to achieve a pass and I hope this has taught her a valuable lesson at a young age – that hard work normally pays dividends. Lily is very happy and we feel sure that she will thrive at Grammar School. I will be recommending Marie Redmond based upon our experiences. I would like to convey that I have found Sarah to be an excellent tutor. A good deal of Lily’s success is as a direct result of Sarah’s thoughtful and positive tuition. Thank you again for your support. Oscar is currently in Year 3 and we expect him to be attending Marie Redmond Tuition in 2019.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • Declan passed and we have applied for grammar schools. Very proud of him. He is also very relieved and happy that he can apply for Challoners. Thank you for helping him to get there.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • Just to let you know that Teihani passed with a score of 132. We are thrilled and she is over the moon! Thanks for everything.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2016)

  • He passed and scored 141. It seems all the additional effort paid off in the end.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • I really could not be happier with the growth in Spencer’s confidence. I genuinely think it takes a lot of skill to make a child want to do extra homework.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2015)

  • Ava passed! She did so well, 131, and she is absolutely thrilled. There’s no question that the classes made a huge difference, and thank you too for your helpful advice whilst we were waiting for the score. Thank you again, and we will see you in a year or two with our son Johnny! I will be sure to recommend you to Johnny’s classmates when the time comes. Ava is hoping to go to Dr Challoners and so excited about it!

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • She got 122 – thank you, we are very pleased!

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2018)

  • I am glad to confirm that Ishan passed his 11 plus exams with a score of 137. I would like to thank you and the teachers for all the help and patience in guiding Ishan through the learning process for the past 2 years and help achieve his result.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • I will let you know James’ result. To paraphrase the Duke of Wellington it was a damn close run thing – 122. I suppose no point in doing more than you need! We are relieved/delighted and many thanks for all the help. Please send along our appreciation to Sarah.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • Cassie scored 143 so guaranteed a place in a grammar school. Many thanks once again for guiding her to do well.

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)

  • Cameron is very pleased with his results! Thank you for all your hard work with him and we shall see you in September.

    Year 4 parent, Amersham (2016)

  • Just to let you know that Maya passed the 11+ with 137 so thank you so much for all your help! With that in mind I would like my son Rahul to start tuition from Jan 2018. You and your team have done a fantastic job!

    Year 5 parent, Amersham (2017)