Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
What is the mean of these numbers?
9, 14, 12, 17, 23
Show the worked answer
Answer: C, 15
How to work it out
- Add them: 75.
- Divide by how many there are (5): 15.
Bournemouth School for Girls: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for girls, with entry at 11+. Here is the test it uses, what is in it and how to prepare.
At a glance
- Type
- Grammar school
- Pupils
- Girls
- Area
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects)
- Tested
- Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
- Competition
- Selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 78% in practice (our estimate, not a school figure)
About the GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects)
Many local authorities (e.g. Trafford, Wirral, Warwickshire, Lancashire, Calderdale, Bournemouth & Poole, Gloucestershire) use GL papers in some mix of maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | English | 49 | 50 minutes |
| 11+ | Maths | 50 | 50 minutes |
| 11+ | Verbal Reasoning | 80 | 50 minutes |
| 11+ | Non-verbal Reasoning | 40 | 40 minutes |
Paper formats are indicative and change from year to year. Always check the current arrangements with the school or local authority.
How to prepare
The GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects) covers maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Most families start steady preparation in Year 4 or early Year 5, building accuracy first and speed later, then sit timed papers through the summer before the test, which usually takes place in September.
For maths, secure the Key Stage 2 arithmetic, fractions, ratio and problem solving before moving to the multi-step questions that separate the strongest candidates.
For English, read widely every day and practise comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar; selective tests reward precise word knowledge.
Verbal reasoning is a set of learnable question types, such as letter codes, hidden words and word analogies. Learning each type, then practising it against the clock, lifts scores quickly.
Non-verbal reasoning is about spotting patterns in shapes: rotations, reflections, sequences and matrices. Short, regular sessions work better than long ones.
Practice questions in the style of the test
Written by Prism in the style of the test, not taken from any school’s papers.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
She ___ the ball through the window.
Show the worked answer
Answer: A, threw
How to work it out
- “threw” is correct here.
- “Threw” is the past tense of throw.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
Choose one word from each group. Which two words are most opposite in meaning?
( window, entrance, lantern ) ( blanket, exit, marble )
Show the worked answer
Answer: D, entrance and exit
How to work it out
- “entrance” and “exit” are antonyms: they mean the opposite.
- Try each word from the first group with each word from the second.
Why the other options are wrong
- A (entrance and marble): “entrance” is right, but “marble” is not linked to it.
- B (lantern and exit): “exit” is right, but “lantern” is not linked to it.
- C (window and blanket): These two words are not linked in meaning.
- E (lantern and marble): These two words are not linked in meaning.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which figure completes the grid?
?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B
How to work it out
In each row, the third frame holds every line from the first two frames put together.
Why the other options are wrong
- A: This has only the lines from the second frame. The first frame’s lines must be added too.
- C: This has only the lines from the first frame. The second frame’s lines must be added too.
- D: This adds a level line that is in neither frame.
Other selective schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Bournemouth School for Girls use?
Bournemouth School for Girls uses the GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects), which tests maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Check the school’s admissions page for the current arrangements.
What score does my child need for Bournemouth School for Girls?
Schools do not publish pass marks. As a guide, Prism suggests a child aims to score around 78% consistently in practice for a selective school. This is Prism’s own estimate, not a figure from the school, and no score guarantees a place.
When should my child start preparing for Bournemouth School for Girls?
Most families start in Year 4 or early Year 5, then practise timed papers during the summer before the test, which usually takes place in September.
Preparing for Bournemouth School for Girls?
Prism starts with a free assessment across maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, then builds a weekly plan for your target schools. Parents follow progress free.
Start the free assessmentPrism Learning is not affiliated with Bournemouth School for Girls. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.