Grammar School Consortiums
Explore regional consortiums that simplify the 11+ journey. A single test can often qualify your child for multiple schools within each consortium.
UK Grammar School Consortiums (10 total)
The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS)
A fully integrated consortium comprising all 13 of Buckinghamshire's grammar schools. A single test (STT) qualifies students for consideration at any member school.
The Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools
The Slough Consortium consists of four highly sought-after grammar schools that use a single, common 11+ entrance examination. This coordinated approach simplifies the testing process for parents targeting these schools, as a child only needs to sit one set of tests to be considered for all four.
The Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
The Lincolnshire Consortium represents a group of 14 selective schools across the county that utilize a common 11+ examination. Note that Caistor Grammar School has its own testing arrangements.
West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership
A collaboration of 19 selective schools across Birmingham, Shropshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Warwickshire. One entrance test allows consideration for all schools in the partnership.
London Borough of Bexley Grammar Schools
The four grammar schools in the London Borough of Bexley use a shared entrance exam, known as the Bexley Selection Test. A coordinated offer system ensures the highest-scoring children receive an offer from one of the schools.
London Borough of Sutton Grammar Schools
The five grammar schools and one partially-selective school in Sutton use a unique, two-stage testing process with school-specific tests in the second stage.
London Borough of Redbridge Grammar Schools
The two single-sex grammar schools in Redbridge share a common 11+ test with strict catchment area requirements. Places are only offered to children within the designated Common Catchment Area.
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
A group of ten grammar schools that manage a single, shared 11+ examination. The CSSE sets its own exam consisting of English (comprehension, grammar, and creative writing - 60 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time) and Mathematics (covering Key Stage 2 curriculum). Several CSSE schools historically set an eligibility threshold around 303, with offers made by rank order and oversubscription rules.
Dorset Consortium of Grammar Schools
The four grammar schools in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area form the Dorset Consortium, using a shared 11+ exam. A single registration allows a child to be considered for any of the four schools.
Greater London Super-Selective Schools
These standalone grammar schools operate entirely independent admissions processes and are among the most competitive in the country. They attract thousands of applicants for limited places and employ unique testing formats.
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