Birmingham and Warwickshire Grammar Schools — 11 Plus (11+) Changes for 2022 [2023 Entry Onward]
From 2022 (for 2023 entry), the grammar schools in Birmingham and Warwickshire will be using the same 11 Plus exam for all their grammar schools.
You can find all details and updates on these changes below, as well as some practice GL papers. Leave any questions in the comments below.
FAQs
Grammar Schools
Birmingham
Warwickshire
Exam Board
GL Assessment will be taking over the 11 Plus for these schools from 2022.
Exam Date for 2022 (2023 Entry)
The tests for 2023 entry will be held on Saturday 17 September 2022. There will be a morning and afternoon sitting.
Subjects Covered
The GL exams will cover:
English
Mathematics
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning (and Spatial Reasoning)
Exam lengths
There will be two exams with each one lasting around one hour. Each paper is divided into smaller timed sections that test all the subjects.
Pass mark
There is no set pass mark. It will differ each year.
Applying for both Birmingham and Warwickshire?
By sitting this 11+ exam, your child will automatically become eligible to apply for any of the grammar schools in Warwickshire or Birmingham. The exam only needs to be sat once and should be sat in your home county. It can not be taken twice.
Our Practice Papers and Answers
GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by the Birmingham and Warwickshire grammar schools (from 2022 onwards).
New 11+ practice papers are sent out via email every Friday. You can sign up to receive these, every week, using the form below.