Question 1Aim for about 60 seconds
A jacket costs £165. In a sale it is 20% off. What is the sale price?
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Answer: B, £132
How to work it out
- 20% of £165 is £33.
- Take it away: £165 − £33 = £132.
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School: 11 Plus entry
A state grammar school in Warwickshire 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
- Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Entry
- 11+
- Entrance test
- GL Assessment 11+ (four subjects)
- Tested
- Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
- Competition
- Highly selective
- Prism’s suggested target
- 85% 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 completes the sentence with the correct spelling?
The _____ passed a new law about school holidays.
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Answer: D, government
How to work it out
- The government passed a new law about school holidays.
- A government governs: govern + ment.
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
Find the next number in this series.
20, 44, 24, 40, 28, 36, ?
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Answer: C, 32
How to work it out
- Two series take turns: 20, 24, 28 (add 4) and 44, 40, 36 (take away 4).
- The next number continues the first: 32.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which figure completes the grid?
?
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Answer: D
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 adds a level line that is in neither frame.
- B: 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.
Other selective schools in Warwickshire
Questions parents ask
What entrance test does Stratford Girls’ Grammar School use?
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School 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 Stratford Girls’ Grammar School?
Schools do not publish pass marks. As a guide, Prism suggests a child aims to score around 85% consistently in practice for a highly 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 Stratford Girls’ 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 Stratford Girls’ 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 Stratford Girls’ Grammar School. Details are indicative; always check admissions arrangements with the school.