1. 11+ BRIEFING FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

2. BWS Registration Process
Registration to sit the 11+ is via the BWS online registration form (also available in hard copy) and has to be returned to BWS by:
Thursday 11th July 2019 at 5.00 pm
BWS 11+ test takes place on:
Saturday 14th September 2019

3. Preparation - BWS
11+ papers are based on KS2 En and Ma and using the skills creatively
Papers are written by CEM (University of Durham)
CEM Paper 1 – 50 minutes
CEM Paper 2 – 50 minutes
Both papers cover verbal, numerical and non-verbal ability.
These tests can only be taken once.  There are no practice papers for sale in respect of the CEM tests.  A familiarisation booklet of questions will be available on our website.  They will be tests for which no additional preparation is necessary.

4. 11+ Test for BWS The familiarisation booklet covers:
Appearance of the actual test
Some of the symbols and phrases used
Inform parents of the invigilation procedure
Indicate the range of disciplines tested
Highlight the range of answer formats used
Examples of the range of skills needed
Indicative only – does not guarantee they will be found in the final test
Supplementary test for candidates who are unable to attend will be on Friday 20th September 2019

5. 11+ Test for BWS (cont’d)
There will be other schools that will be using the same tests as BWS.  If your son takes our test after 14th September and is found to have taken the same test, then we will use the raw scores from the first test he took, even if it was at another school.
It is not unusual for nerves leading up to the tests. Being sensible in the lead up e.g. excessive activities etc that could affect a pupil’s performance should be considered by all parties.
In the event of an appeal a pupil’s attendance record may be requested
Parents who consider an adverse performance must write to BWS giving information prior to an appeal

6. SWGS Registration process
Parents to submit online Test Registration Form to SWGS by Monday 2nd September 2019 via (paper copy also available).
As part of the registration process, parents will have the option to sign up their daughters for a practice Verbal Reasoning Test on Saturday 21stSeptember This will act as a familiarisation session since girls will be seated in the exact room and seat as for the main 11+ day a week later. The practice test will NOT be marked and there is no entry charge.
11+ test takes place on Saturday 28th September 2019

7. 11+ Test for SWGS GL Assessment Maths 50 minutes
GL Assessment English minutes
GL Assessment Verbal Reasoning 50 minutes
The 11+ test is on Saturday 28th September 2019
Supplementary test for candidates who are unable to attend will be on Friday 4th October 2019
SWGS makes no recommendation to parents as to whether they should or should not have their children coached but familiarisation with the style and content of the papers is helpful but not essential!

8. Special Access Arrangements
Deadline is: Friday 5th July for BWS
Wednesday 3rd July 2019 for SWGS
If aware of applicants, please encourage parents to apply in good time.
Previously accommodated:
BWS 15 applicants – 1 extra time
SWGS 13 applicants – 3 extra time, 1 given rest breaks, 2 given a reader in English, 1 allowed a prompter, 2 paper modifications, 1 trampoline!
For EAL candidates, if understanding of English is a problem, please put them in touch with EMAS (Ethnic Minority Achievement Service)
Primary schools have been incredibly supportive of this part of the process.
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9. Dates of Open Afternoons for both schools:
Tuesday 25th June 2019
2.00 pm pm
No parking near sites
Pick up from main gate opposite the shop at 1.30 pm
Sign out children

10. Registration packs (SWGS)
Prospectuses and Registration packs available from mid-June 2019 from grammar schools.
Invitation cards will be delivered to designated area schools from early June inviting parents of Y5 pupils to access digital brochures.
Those that have registered their daughter to take the test will receive details of arrangements approximately ten days before the eleven plus

11. Registration Packs (BWS)
EITHER
In June, a single sheet of information about the admissions process for BWS will be distributed out to Schools for forwarding onto parents of boys in Y5 OR
An will be sent to Primary Schools for forwarding onto parents of boys in Year 5

12. BWS Summary Timetable Open Afternoon Tuesday 25th June 2019
Special Access Application Friday 5th July 2019
Registration (online and paper) Thursday 11th July 2019
11+ test Saturday 14th September 2019
Supplementary 11+ test Friday 20th September 2019
Results posted out 2 weeks before 31st October

13. SWGS Summary Timetable
Open Afternoon Tuesday 25th June 2019
Special Access application Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Registration (online/paper) Monday 2nd September 2019
Practice VR test Saturday 21st September 2019
Actual 11+ test Saturday 28th September 2019
Supplementary 11+ test Friday 4th October 2019
Results posted out Friday 11th October 2019

14. Both schools - 11+ Results
The raw scores will be age standardised
All candidates whose combined score reaches the standardised pass mark will be regarded as having passed the entrance test
Following a decision by the School’s Adjudicator, BWS and SWGS will NOT be notifying Primary Headteachers of the 11+ results of their pupils.
Parents will be notified of their child’s results in letters to be posted out approximately two weeks before 31st October 2018
NB. At this stage, this will NOT be an offer of a place!

15. Application for a Place (both schools)
After parents receive the 11+ results, those wishing to apply for a place at the grammar schools, must apply to their LA
Meeting the required standard for the grammar schools does not guarantee a place!
LA allocates places using an equal preference system
Offers posted on Monday 2nd March 2020

16. Application for a place (continued)
Parents whose child does not meet the required standard and who are dissatisfied with the outcome of the selection process, will still need to apply for a place at the grammar school through the LA Secondary Application Form in order to be entitled to lodge an appeal.
Details on how to appeal will be sent to parents on Monday 2nd March 2020
Deadline for accepting the place is Wednesday 18th March 2020

17. Appeals All 11+ appeal hearings will be in May 2020 Independent panel
Clerk to the Appeals Panel different for each school
Presenters from within each of the schools

18. Numbers in September 2017 SWGS BWS Year 7 160 Year 8 150 128 Year 9
12 on waiting list
5 on waiting list
Year 8
150
0 on waiting list
128
1 on waiting list
Year 9
148
129
14 on waiting list
Year 10
134
127
Year 11
121
126