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Newport Girls' High School | Eleven Plus (11 Plus) Exam

Newport Girls' High School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exams

Contents:

Newport Girls' High School – 11 Plus Entrance Exam Information

  • 11 Plus Exam Dates

  • 11 Plus Exam Format

  • 11 Plus Exam Board

  • 11 Plus Exam Pass Mark and Target Score

Newport Girls' High School – 11 Plus Admissions Process

  • How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Newport Girls' High School?

  • Is Newport Girls' High School Part of a Consortium?

  • Does Newport Girls' High School Have a Catchment Area?

  • How Does Place Allocation Work?

  • Admissions Policy Information

Newport Girls' High School – How to Prepare for the 11 Plus Exams?

  • Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

  • 11 Plus Courses and Classes

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Newport Girls' High School – 11 Plus Exam Information

11 Plus Exam Dates

  • September of Year 6

11 Plus Exam Format

  • English 📝  

  • Mathematics ➗

  • Verbal Reasoning 🧠

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning 🎲

11 Plus Exam Board

  • GL Assessment

11 Plus Exam Pass Mark and Target Score

  • The pass mark for each year is decided after the tests have been marked.

  • The weightings are 50% for English and verbal reasoning, 25% for non-verbal reasoning and 25% for mathematics.

Other Exam information

  • All questions are multiple choice.

  • Students will sit two papers, each lasting 50–60 minutes.

Newport Girls' High School – 11 Plus Admissions

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Newport Girls' High School?

Applications to sit the entrance exam must be made on the school website over the summer before your child begins Year 6. You can register here.

You must also formally apply for a place at the school before midnight on the 31st of October (when your child is in Year 6) to be considered. You can find out more about applying for secondary schools in your local area here.

Is Newport Girls' High School part of a Consortium?

Newport Girls' High School is part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ partnership which is made up of the Grammar Schools in Birmingham, the Shropshire/Wolverhampton/Walsall Consortium and the Warwickshire Consortium.

Does Newport Girls' High School have a catchment area?

Newport Girls' High School does have a catchment area, which can be found on the school’s website. It also has a list of feeder primary schools. However, entry to the school is based firstly on the scores achieved in the 11+ tests. The feeder schools are:

  • Apley Wood Primary School

  • Aqueduct Primary School

  • Captain Webb Primary School

  • Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School

  • Crudgington Primary School

  • Dawley Church of England Primary Academy

  • Donnington Wood CofE VC Junior School

  • Dothill Primary School

  • Grange Park Primary School

  • Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase

  • Haughton School

  • High Ercall Primary School

  • Hollinswood Primary School

  • Holmer Lake Primary School

  • John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School

  • John Randall Primary School

  • Ladygrove Primary School

  • Lawley Primary School

  • Lawley Village Academy

  • Lightmoor Village Primary School

  • Lilleshall Primary School

  • Meadows Primary School and Nursery

  • Millbrook Primary School

  • Moorfield Primary School

  • Muxton Primary School

  • Newdale Primary School & Nursery

  • Newport CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School

  • Old Park Primary School

  • Priorslee Academy

  • Queensway

  • Queenswood Primary School and Nursery

  • Randlay Primary School

  • Redhill Primary Academy

  • Short Wood Primary School

  • Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School

  • St George's Church of England Primary School

  • St Lawrence CofE VC Primary School

  • St Luke's Catholic Primary School

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School

  • St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Centre

  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

  • St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

  • St Peter's CofE Controlled Primary School

  • St Peter's CofE Controlled Primary School, Bratton

  • Teagues Bridge Primary School

  • The Bridge at HLC

  • Tibberton Church of England Primary School

  • William Reynolds Primary School

  • Windmill Primary School

  • Wombridge Primary School

  • Woodlands Primary School

  • Wrekin View Primary School

  • Wrockwardine Wood CofE Junior School

How Does Place Allocation Work?

Where qualifying applications exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked after children who scored no less than 95% of the qualifying score.

  2. Up to 15 girls who receive pupil premium support, attend a feeder school and scored no less than 95% of the qualifying score, in rank order.

  3. Children that live within the school’s catchment area.

  4. All other candidates.

Admissions Policy Information

Newport Girls' High School – How to Prepare for the 11 Plus Exams?

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form above.

11 Plus Courses and Classes

The Exam Coach delivers the best online tuition for children studying to sit the 11 Plus exams for grammar or independent school entry in the UK. If you have a child about to take the 11 Plus, please consider joining us for our weekly workshops or intensive courses.

Why Choose Our Courses?

  • 🎯 Targeted Skill Development: 5 sessions (90 minutes each) focused on essential exam techniques and strategies.

  • 📝 Comprehensive Support: worksheets, homework, class notes and personalised feedback (via audio message) are provided for each session.

  • ✅ Proven Results: our approach has helped countless students succeed in the 11 Plus.

Haberdashers' Adams School | Eleven Plus (11 Plus) Exam

Haberdashers' Adams School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exams

Contents:

Haberdashers' Adams School – 11 Plus Entrance Exam Information

  • 11 Plus Exam Dates

  • 11 Plus Exam Format

  • 11 Plus Exam Board

  • 11 Plus Exam Pass Mark and Target Score

Haberdashers' Adams School – 11 Plus Admissions Process

  • How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Haberdashers' Adams School?

  • Is Haberdashers' Adams School Part of a Consortium?

  • Does Haberdashers' Adams School Have a Catchment Area?

  • How Does Place Allocation Work?

  • Admissions Policy Information

Haberdashers' Adams School – How to Prepare for the 11 Plus Exams?

  • Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

  • 11 Plus Courses and Classes

Find Other Grammar Schools Near Me

Haberdashers' Adams School – 11 Plus Exam Information

11 Plus Exam Dates

  • September of Year 6

11 Plus Exam Format

  • English 📝  

  • Mathematics ➗

  • Verbal Reasoning 🧠

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning 🎲

11 Plus Exam Board

  • GL Assessment

11 Plus Exam Pass Mark and Target Score

  • The pass mark for each year is decided after the tests have been marked.

  • The weightings are 50% for English and verbal reasoning, 25% for non-verbal reasoning and 25% for mathematics.

Other Exam information

  • All questions are multiple choice.

  • Students will sit two papers, each lasting 50–60 minutes.

Haberdashers' Adams School – 11 Plus Admissions

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Haberdashers' Adams School?

Applications to sit the entrance exam must be made on the school website over the summer before your child begins Year 6. You can register here.

You must also formally apply for a place at the school before midnight on the 31st of October (when your child is in Year 6) to be considered. You can find out more about applying for secondary schools in your local area here.

Is Haberdashers' Adams School part of a Consortium?

Haberdashers' Adams School is part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ partnership which is made up of the Grammar Schools in Birmingham, the Shropshire/Wolverhampton/Walsall Consortium and the Warwickshire Consortium.

Does Haberdashers' Adams School have a catchment area?

Adams Grammar School does not have a catchment area, but has a list of feeder primary schools. However, entry to the school is based firstly on the scores achieved in the 11+ tests. The feeder schools are:

  • Apley Wood Primary

  • Aqueduct Primary

  • Captain Webb Primary

  • Dawley CE Primary

  • Donnington Wood CE Juniors

  • Dothill Primary

  • Hollinswood Primary

  • Holmer Lake Primary

  • Tibberton CE Primary

  • Ladygrove Primary

  • Lawley Primary

  • Lawley Village Academy

  • Lightmore Village Primary

  • Lilleshall Primary

  • Meadows Primary

  • Millbrook Primary

  • Moorfield Primary

  • Muxton Primary

  • Newdale Primary

  • Newport CE Juniors School

  • Old Park Primary

  • Queenswood Primary

  • Randlay Primary

  • St. Luke’s Catholic Primary

  • St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary

  • St. Peters, Bratton

  • St. Peter’s CofE Primary School

  • SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary

  • Short Wood Primary

  • Teagues Bridge Primary

  • Windmill Primary

  • Wombridge Primary

  • Wrekin View Primary

  • Wrockwardine Wood CE Junior

How Does Place Allocation Work?

Where qualifying applications exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Looked after children/previously looked after children who achieve the qualifying score by rank order of standardised score;

  2. Children in receipt of Pupil Premium, including children of service families, on the date of their entrance exam. The required academic standard will be 5% lower for Pupil Premium children.

  3. Children who are on roll on the date of the entrance exam at one of the primary schools on the designated list.

  4. Rank order according to the result of the entrance test (assuming the applicant has reached the required academic standard). In the event of a tie-break, to decide which of two equally scoring children are admitted, the school will use distance from the school.

Admissions Policy Information

Haberdashers' Adams School – How to Prepare for the 11 Plus Exams?

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form above.

11 Plus Courses and Classes

The Exam Coach delivers the best online tuition for children studying to sit the 11 Plus exams for grammar or independent school entry in the UK. If you have a child about to take the 11 Plus, please consider joining us for our weekly workshops or intensive courses.

Why Choose Our Courses?

  • 🎯 Targeted Skill Development: 5 sessions (90 minutes each) focused on essential exam techniques and strategies.

  • 📝 Comprehensive Support: worksheets, homework, class notes and personalised feedback (via audio message) are provided for each session.

  • ✅ Proven Results: our approach has helped countless students succeed in the 11 Plus.

Grammar Schools | Shropshire

In Shropshire, there are two grammar schools: Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School (for boys) in Newport and Shrewsbury High School (for girls). Both schools are highly selective and renowned for their academic rigour and commitment to excellence. They offer a challenging curriculum and consistently achieve outstanding exam results.

Below, you can find an updated list of all the grammar schools in Shropshire. Click the links below for individual school/admissions information, as well as some free 11 Plus exam papers in a similar style to those the school uses for its admissions test for year 7.

All Grammar Schools in Shropshire

Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School

Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BD, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1656.

  • Type of School: Selective state grammar school for boys with boarding facilities (co-educational sixth form).

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: GL Assessment for the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ partnership.

  • Notable Features: Haberdashers' Adams is a renowned state grammar school known for its academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and unique boarding provision. The school offers a broad and challenging curriculum, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive community that encourages boys to achieve their full potential in all aspects of life. It consistently ranks among the top-performing state schools in the UK.

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Newport Girls’ High School

Newport Girls’ High School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HL, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1903.

  • Type of School: Academy converter, all-girls grammar school.

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: GL Assessment for the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ partnership.

  • Notable Features: Newport Girls' High School Academy is a leading girls' grammar school renowned for its academic excellence, supportive environment, and commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. The school offers a broad and challenging curriculum, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and a strong focus on personal growth and leadership skills. It consistently ranks among the top-performing state schools in the UK and has been awarded an "Outstanding" rating by Ofsted.

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Private Schools | Shropshire

Shropshire offers a diverse range of independent secondary schools, each with its unique strengths and educational philosophies.

Schools like Shrewsbury School and Concord College are renowned for their strong academic traditions and consistently high achievement rates. These schools offer a rigorous academic program, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a focus on developing well-rounded individuals.

Below, you can find an updated list of all the private schools in Shropshire. Click the links below for individual school/admissions information, as well as some free 11 Plus exam papers in a similar style to those the school uses for its admissions test for year 7.

All Private Schools in Shropshire

Adcote School

Adcote School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 2JY, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1907.

  • Type of School: Independent, all-girls day and boarding school.

  • Age Range: 7-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: School's own exam testing English, maths and verbal reasoning.

  • Notable Features: Adcote School is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls, set in a beautiful Grade I listed building with magnificent grounds near Shrewsbury. The school is known for its nurturing and supportive environment, emphasis on personal development, and commitment to academic excellence. Adcote School offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, preparing girls to become confident, independent young women.

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Ellesmere College

Ellesmere College 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 9AB, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1884.

  • Type of School: Independent, co-educational day and boarding school.

  • Age Range: 7-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: School's own exam testing English and maths.

  • Notable Features: Ellesmere College is a thriving independent school located in the picturesque Shropshire countryside. It is known for its strong academic record, broad curriculum, and extensive co-curricular program. The school places a particular emphasis on sport, music, and the performing arts, and boasts excellent facilities in these areas. Ellesmere College is also renowned for its diverse and inclusive community, welcoming students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities.

  • Resources

Moreton Hall

Moreton Hall 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 3EW, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1913.

  • Type of School: Independent, girls' boarding and day school (boys up to age 13).

  • Age Range: 6 months - 18 years old (Nursery, Prep, Senior School, and Sixth Form).

  • Entrance Exam Type: School’s own exam and CEM Select.

  • Notable Features: Moreton Hall is a vibrant and innovative independent school known for its "diamond model" structure, which offers a unique educational experience for girls. The school emphasizes creativity, individuality, and well-rounded development, offering a broad curriculum, extensive extracurricular activities, and a supportive and nurturing environment. It also has a strong focus on outdoor education and environmental awareness.

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Shrewsbury High School

Shrewsbury High School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1TN, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1885.

  • Type of School: Independent, all-girls day school (part of the Girls' Day School Trust).

  • Age Range: 4-18 years old (Prep and Senior School).

  • Entrance Exam Type: School’s own exam and CEM Select.

  • Notable Features: Shrewsbury High School GDST is a high-performing independent girls' school located in the heart of Shrewsbury. The school is renowned for its academic excellence, focus on individual learning, and commitment to empowering young women. It offers a broad and challenging curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a supportive community that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and social responsibility.

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Thomas Telford School

Thomas Telford School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Old Park, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4NW, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1991.

  • Type of School: City Technology College (CTC), co-educational.

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: School's own exam testing non-verbal reasoning.

  • Notable Features: Thomas Telford School is a pioneering City Technology College renowned for its innovative approach to education and exceptional academic achievements. The school offers a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on science, mathematics, technology, and business education. It is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, strong links with industry, and commitment to preparing students for success in the modern world.

  • Resources:

Wrekin College

Wrekin College 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Wellington, Telford TF1 3BH, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1880.

  • Type of School: Independent, co-educational day and boarding school.

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: School's own exam.

  • Notable Features: Wrekin College is a well-established independent school known for its focus on individual attention, academic excellence, and well-rounded development. The school offers a broad curriculum, a wide range of co-curricular activities, and a supportive and nurturing environment. It has a strong reputation for its pastoral care and emphasis on character education, preparing students for success in university and beyond.

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Private and Grammar Schools | Shropshire

Shropshire offers a mix of grammar and independent secondary schools, each with its unique strengths and educational philosophies.

In Shropshire, there are two grammar schools: Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School (for boys) in Newport and Shrewsbury High School (for girls). Both schools are highly selective and renowned for their academic rigour and commitment to excellence. They offer a challenging curriculum and consistently achieve outstanding exam results.

Below, you can find an updated list of all the private and grammar schools in Shropshire. Click the links below for individual school/admissions information, as well as some free 11 Plus exam papers in a similar style to those the school uses for its admissions test for year 7.

All Private and Grammar Schools in Shropshire

Adcote School

Adcote School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 2JY, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1907.

  • Type of School: Independent, all-girls day and boarding school.

  • Age Range: 7-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: School's own exam testing English, maths and verbal reasoning.

  • Notable Features: Adcote School is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls, set in a beautiful Grade I listed building with magnificent grounds near Shrewsbury. The school is known for its nurturing and supportive environment, emphasis on personal development, and commitment to academic excellence. Adcote School offers a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, preparing girls to become confident, independent young women.

  • Resources:

Ellesmere College

Ellesmere College 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 9AB, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1884.

  • Type of School: Independent, co-educational day and boarding school.

  • Age Range: 7-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: School's own exam testing English and maths.

  • Notable Features: Ellesmere College is a thriving independent school located in the picturesque Shropshire countryside. It is known for its strong academic record, broad curriculum, and extensive co-curricular program. The school places a particular emphasis on sport, music, and the performing arts, and boasts excellent facilities in these areas. Ellesmere College is also renowned for its diverse and inclusive community, welcoming students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities.

  • Resources

Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School

Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BD, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1656.

  • Type of School: Selective state grammar school for boys with boarding facilities (co-educational sixth form).

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: GL Assessment for the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ partnership.

  • Notable Features: Haberdashers' Adams is a renowned state grammar school known for its academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and unique boarding provision. The school offers a broad and challenging curriculum, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive community that encourages boys to achieve their full potential in all aspects of life. It consistently ranks among the top-performing state schools in the UK.

  • Resources:

Moreton Hall

Moreton Hall 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 3EW, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1913.

  • Type of School: Independent, girls' boarding and day school (boys up to age 13).

  • Age Range: 6 months - 18 years old (Nursery, Prep, Senior School, and Sixth Form).

  • Entrance Exam Type: School’s own exam and CEM Select.

  • Notable Features: Moreton Hall is a vibrant and innovative independent school known for its "diamond model" structure, which offers a unique educational experience for girls. The school emphasizes creativity, individuality, and well-rounded development, offering a broad curriculum, extensive extracurricular activities, and a supportive and nurturing environment. It also has a strong focus on outdoor education and environmental awareness.

  • Resources:

Newport Girls’ High School

Newport Girls’ High School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HL, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1903.

  • Type of School: Academy converter, all-girls grammar school.

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: GL Assessment for the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ partnership.

  • Notable Features: Newport Girls' High School Academy is a leading girls' grammar school renowned for its academic excellence, supportive environment, and commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. The school offers a broad and challenging curriculum, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and a strong focus on personal growth and leadership skills. It consistently ranks among the top-performing state schools in the UK and has been awarded an "Outstanding" rating by Ofsted.

  • Resources:

Shrewsbury High School

Shrewsbury High School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1TN, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1885.

  • Type of School: Independent, all-girls day school (part of the Girls' Day School Trust).

  • Age Range: 4-18 years old (Prep and Senior School).

  • Entrance Exam Type: School’s own exam and CEM Select.

  • Notable Features: Shrewsbury High School GDST is a high-performing independent girls' school located in the heart of Shrewsbury. The school is renowned for its academic excellence, focus on individual learning, and commitment to empowering young women. It offers a broad and challenging curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a supportive community that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and social responsibility.

  • Resources:

Thomas Telford School

Thomas Telford School 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Old Park, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4NW, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1991.

  • Type of School: City Technology College (CTC), co-educational.

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: School's own exam testing non-verbal reasoning.

  • Notable Features: Thomas Telford School is a pioneering City Technology College renowned for its innovative approach to education and exceptional academic achievements. The school offers a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on science, mathematics, technology, and business education. It is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, strong links with industry, and commitment to preparing students for success in the modern world.

  • Resources:

Wrekin College

Wrekin College 11 plus entrance Shropshire

  • Address: Wellington, Telford TF1 3BH, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1880.

  • Type of School: Independent, co-educational day and boarding school.

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: School's own exam.

  • Notable Features: Wrekin College is a well-established independent school known for its focus on individual attention, academic excellence, and well-rounded development. The school offers a broad curriculum, a wide range of co-curricular activities, and a supportive and nurturing environment. It has a strong reputation for its pastoral care and emphasis on character education, preparing students for success in university and beyond.

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