What are grammar schools?
Grammar schools are state-funded, academically selective senior schools. Grammar school are state funded unlike private schools which provide education for a fee.
There are currently 163 located in 36 English local authorities.
How to get admission in a grammar school?
Grammar schools are ‘academically selective’. This means that to get in to a grammar school in England the applicants have to pass an ‘entrance exam’, often called 11+ exam.
What is the structure of the grammar school entrance exam?
In England, the grammar schools use two type of entrance test assessments, GL assessment or CEM assessment. Irrespective of the type of assessment, the exam usually lasts 02 hours and covers four main subjects,
- Maths
- English
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
Do applicants need preparation for the 11+ entrance test?
The original idea behind the test was that the applicants should not need any additional preparation further to the learning they have acquired at KS1 and KS2.
However, with the decrease in the number of grammar schools and the continuous increase in the interest in the grammar schools means that, at present, it is argued and believed that preparation and training, in formal or informal form is necessary for 11+ entrance exam.
What do we offer for 11+ entrance exam preparation?
We offer a comprehensive 52-week in-person (in Cheltenham) and online 11+ entrance exam preparation covering all four subjects. In addition, to the four core subjects, our preparation packages include special emphasis on effective time management, handling test anxiety and nervousness and plenty of exam practice.
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How many grammar schools places are available in Gloucestershire?
There are 07 grammar schools in the Gloucestershire region,
- Cheltenham
- Pate’s Grammar School (11-18 mixed)
- Postcode preference (GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4, GL5, GL6, GL7 GL8, GL9, GL10, GL11, GL12, GL13, GL14, GL15, GL16,
GL17, GL18, GL19, GL20, GL21, GL22, GL23, GL24, GL25, GL26, GL27, GL28, GL29, GL30,
GL31, GL32, GL33, GL34, GL35, GL36, GL37, GL38, GL39, GL40, GL41, GL42, GL43, GL44,
GL45, GL46, GL47, GL48, GL49, GL50, GL51, GL52, GL53, GL54, GL55, GL56.)
- Postcode preference (GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4, GL5, GL6, GL7 GL8, GL9, GL10, GL11, GL12, GL13, GL14, GL15, GL16,
- Pate’s Grammar School (11-18 mixed)
- Gloucester
- Sir Thomas Rich’s School (11-16 boys, mixed sixth form)
- Denmark Road High School (11-16 girls, mixed sixth form)
- Postcode preference (GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4).
- Ribston Hall High School (11-16 girls, mixed sixth form)
- The Crypt School (11-18 mixed)
- Stroud
- Stroud High School (11-16 girls, mixed sixth form)
- Marling School (11-16 boys, mixed sixth form)
At present all schools have a fixed capacity of 150.
Further information about the schools and exam dates can be found here.
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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - Word ProblemsIf 13/16 people in a cinema buy popcorn and the remainder don’t, how many people bought popcorn if 48 people didn’t buy any?
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It is a ratio problem.
The two quantities are ‘people who bought popcorn’ and ‘people who didn’t’Popcorns No-popcorns
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Question 2 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: English - SynonymsPick a synonym for the word,
abominable
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very bad; terrible.
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Question 3 of 50
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abate
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(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
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Question 4 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: English - SynonymsPick a synonym for the word,
address
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‘address’ has multiple meanings.
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Question 5 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: English - SynonymsPick a synonym for the word,
agnostic
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someone who does not know or does not have an opinion about whether something is true, good, correct, etc.:
He claims to be an agnostic on the question of man-made global warming.
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - SynonymsPick a synonym for the word,
ample
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more than enough:
ample evidence: There’s ample evidence that the lawyer knew exactly what she was doing.
ample opportunity: You’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk.
ample space: There is ample space in the basement for a ping-pong table.
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - GeneralFind ? in the expression
104 ÷ ? = 13
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104 ÷ 13 = 8
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - GeneralSolve.
11 x 29 = ?
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2 x 12 = 24
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - GeneralFind ?
13 x ? = 182
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - GeneralFind ?
63 ÷ ? = 9
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - General? x 6 = 18
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - General? x 9 = 72
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Question 13 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - General? x 2 = 18
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Question 14 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - General3 x ? = 27
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Question 15 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - GeneralFind ?
5 x ? = 60
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Question 16 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - General13 x ? = 39
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Question 17 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - GeneralFind ?
6 x ? = 42
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Question 18 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - Percentage - EasyWhat is 40% of 100?
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - Percentage - EasyWhat is 50% of 50?
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50% is always ‘half’, so 50% of 50 is 25.
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20. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - Percentage - EasyWhat is 90% of 100?
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - Percentage - EasyWhat is 30% of 50?
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10% of 50 is 5
10% x 3 will be 30%
5 x 3 will be 15
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - Percentage - EasyWhat is 50% of 500?
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Question 23 of 50
23. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - Word Letter CodesFind the next pair of letters in the sequence below.
HQ LR PS TT [?]
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H +3 L +3 P +3 T +3 X
Q +1 R +1 S +1 T +1 U
Answer: XU
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Question 24 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - Word ProblemsSaif spends exactly £5.20 on drinks from the menu, what has he bought?
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Question 25 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - GeneralFind ?
45 ÷ 5 = ?
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Question 26 of 50
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1 pointsCategory: Maths - General55 ÷ 11 = ?
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - Prefix SuffixPick a valid prefix for the word,
perfect
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imperfect: Opposite of perfect.
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
1 pointsCategory: Maths - Word ProblemsYou have 3 whole pizzas. Each whole pizza has 6 slices. You have eaten 7 slices. How much pizza are you left with?
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - Related WordsPick two words that are the closest in meaning,
struggle, succeed, difficulty, ease, hard
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - 4 letter hidden wordFind a 4-letter word hidden in the sentence.
For example, in the sentence “Late arrivals delayed the trip” the hidden word is ‘tear’ hidden in ‘Late arrivals’
The pirates attacked by four sea monsters in the movie.
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Question 31 of 50
31. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - 3-letter Missing WordFind the missing 3-letter word.
For example, In the sentence ‘The movie needed a new OR’, the 3-letter missing word here is ACT which completes the sentence. The movie needed a new ACTOR
Saif showed his displeasure by SLING.
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Saif showed his displeasure by SCOWLING.
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - Move a letterMove a letter from the first word the second word so that it makes two new words.
For example, in the words “beacon vent” if you move ‘e’ you can make “bacon event”.
block rain
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lock brain
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - Prefix SuffixPick a valid prefix for the word,
interest
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disinterest: Not having an interest
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - Prefix SuffixPick a valid prefix for the word,
respect
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disrespect: opposite of respect, similar to insult.
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - Double Meaning WordsSelect the word from the options that has a similar meaning to the words in the brackets.
(hammer, hit) __ (throb, pulsate)
mallet, nail, smack, pound
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - Insert a LetterInsert a letter in the brackets so that it makes 4 words. It has to be the same letter.
For example, if you insert ‘t’ in, m u s ( ) h i n w i l ( ) r i m, it makes must/thin/wilt/trim.
h o l ( ) r a w l e a ( ) r i p
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h o l (d ) r a w l e a (d) r i p
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Question 37 of 50
37. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - Solve the riddleCharli, Dean, Yekta, Matt and Alisa are comparing how much homework they have. Dean and Yekta have history homework. Dean also take English. Alisa and Matt have Geography and English homework. Charli and Matt have Science homework. Dean and Matt are the only two who do not have Maths homework. No one gets any other homework.
Which of the following statements is true.
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - SynonymsPick a synonym for the word,
curb
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to control or limit something that is not wanted:
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - SynonymsPick a synonym for the word,
custom
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a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time:
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - SynonymsPick a synonym for the word,
ambition
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Noun: A great desire for success, power, wealth or other life goals.
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
1 pointsCategory: NVR - Most LikeOn the left are two figures that are alike. On the right there are five more figures: one of these is most like the two figures on the left, pick that figure.
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Option ‘b’ has three squares which is the similar to the two shapes in the question.
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
1 pointsCategory: NVR - Most LikeOn the left are two figures that are alike. On the right there are five more figures: one of these is most like the two figures on the left, pick that figure.
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Option ‘c’ has six sides and a line which is similar to the two shapes in the question.
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
1 pointsCategory: NVR - SeriesTo the left are five squares arranged in order. One of these squares has been left empty. Pick one of the five squares on the right that should take the place of the empty square.
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The shapes go in a series, first, second, third and then first, second third, so the next shape will be the same as the shape in the second square (house like).
The inside shape alternates between an ellipse and a circle, so the next will be a circle.
The location of the inside shape is moving counter-clockwise.
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
1 pointsCategory: NVR - SeriesTo the left are five squares arranged in order. One of these squares has been left empty. Pick one of the five squares on the right that should take the place of the empty square.
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Alternating shapes with the inside pattern going in opposite direction/slant so the next will be the same as the shape in square-1
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - GrammarFind a grammatical error in the following text.
Pick A, B, C or D to indicate the section that has an error.
Pick ‘N’ if you think there is no error in the text.But how accurate is this. Hippos look like they have tough skin when, in fact, their skin is highly sensitive. A B C D Correct
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Question 46 of 50
46. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - GrammarFind a grammatical error in the following text.
Pick A, B, C or D to indicate the section that has an error.
Pick ‘N’ if you think there is no error in the text.‘Why don’t you play outside today,’ suggested Tom’s aunt. A B C D Correct
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Missing question mark.
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - GrammarFind a grammatical error in the following text.
Pick A, B, C or D to indicate the section that has an error.
Pick ‘N’ if you think there is no error in the text.The recipe had two simple stages: finely chop the ingredients and then blend together. A B C D Correct
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No erros in this question.
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - GrammarFind a grammatical error in the following text.
Pick A, B, C or D to indicate the section that has an error.
Pick ‘N’ if you think there is no error in the text.Looking through my parents music collection, I was amazed to see so many CDs! A B C D Correct
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Missing apostrophe.
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
1 pointsCategory: English - GrammarFind a grammatical error in the following text.
Pick A, B, C or D to indicate the section that has an error.
Pick ‘N’ if you think there is no error in the text.We were lucky to win tickets to see The Nutcracker this Winter. A B C D Correct
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Missing quotes.
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Question 50 of 50
50. Question
1 pointsCategory: VR - Word Letter CodesFind the next pair of alphabets in the sequence,
UD VF WH XJ [?]
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U, V, W, X are in a sequence so next letter will be Y
D, e, F, g, H, i, J are all one letter apart so the next letter will be L
Answer: YL