Dorset 11+

South West · GL Assessment

4
Grammar schools
September
Exam month
October
Results
1st March
National offer day

Exam Format

Subjects tested

EnglishMathsVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Consortium

Pass mark

Varies by school

Pass type

rank based

4 grammar schools concentrated in Bournemouth and Poole areas. Each school runs separate registration and testing using GL Assessment. Bournemouth School and Bournemouth School for Girls are highly regarded. Must register with each school separately.

Registration & Key Dates

Registration opens

May/June

Registration closes

July

Exam month

September

National offer day

1st March

Grammar schools in Dorset(4 total)

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