Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
Write 3/4 as a percentage.
Show the worked answer
Answer: C, 75%
How to work it out
- 3/4 = 0.75 as a decimal.
- Multiply by 100 to get 75%.
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Slough for boys and 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
- Mixed
- Area
- Slough, South East
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- Slough Consortium Test
- Tested
- Maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
- Competition
- Selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 78% in practice (our estimate, not a school figure)
About the Slough Consortium Test
Slough grammar schools share a GL test covering verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and maths.
| Stage | Paper | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consortium Test | Paper 1 | 50 | 50 minutes |
| Consortium Test | Paper 2: Maths | 50 | 50 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 Slough Consortium Test covers maths, 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.
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 35 seconds
Complete the analogy.
hot is to cold as up is to ?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C, down
How to work it out
- Say the link between “hot” and “cold” as a sentence.
- The same sentence links “up” and “down”.
Question 3Aim for about 45 seconds
Which of the shapes below could join this group?
The group
Show the worked answer
Answer: B
How to work it out
- Every shape in the group has the same number of dots as it has sides.
- Shading and rotation change freely, so they are distractors.
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Questions parents ask
What entrance test does St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School use?
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School uses the Slough Consortium Test, which tests maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Check the school’s admissions page for the current arrangements.
What score does my child need for St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School?
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 St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School?
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 St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School?
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 St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.