The 11+ exam is a key milestone in your child’s education. Understanding the results is essential for the next steps. This guide explains everything you need to know about 11+ results, from how they are calculated to what happens next. It also shows how Edumentors can support you through this process.
How Are 11+ Results Calculated?
The calculation of 11+ results involves several key steps designed to standardise scores across different exam sessions and ensure fairness. Here’s a breakdown:
- Raw Scores: Initially, students’ raw scores are calculated based on the number of correct answers in each section of the test.
- Standardisation: To account for variations in difficulty between different test sessions, the raw scores are converted into standardised scores. This process adjusts the scores to a common scale, considering the age of the child at the time of the exam. Younger children are given slight adjustments to their scores to level the playing field.
- Weighting: Some exam boards or schools apply weighting to certain sections of the test. For example, verbal reasoning might carry more weight than non-verbal reasoning, depending on the school’s criteria.
- Aggregate Score: The standardised and weighted scores are combined to produce an overall score. This aggregate score is then used to determine whether a student has met the required pass mark for admission.
- Cut-off Scores: Each school sets a cut-off score, which is the minimum score required for entry. This cut-off can vary yearly based on the number of applicants and available places.
This process ensures that all students are assessed fairly, regardless of when they took the test or their age. The final 11+ result is a reflection of how a student performed relative to others, taking into account various factors to ensure fairness.
How Are 11+ Results Calculated?
The calculation of 11+ results is a carefully structured process designed to ensure fairness and accuracy across all candidates. Initially, your child’s raw scores are determined based on the number of correct answers in each section of the exam. These raw scores are then adjusted through a process called standardisation. Standardisation takes into account the age of your child and the relative difficulty of the test they took, ensuring that younger students or those who sat a particularly challenging paper are not unfairly disadvantaged.
Some schools may also apply weighting to different sections of the test, giving more importance to certain subjects based on their admission criteria. Finally, these adjusted scores are combined to produce an overall aggregate score, which is then compared against the school’s set pass mark to determine eligibility.
When Are the 11 Plus Exam Results Available?
The waiting period for 11+ exam results can be a time of great anticipation. Typically, the results are released in mid-October, well before the deadline for secondary school applications at the end of the month. However, the exact timing can vary depending on the region and the specific schools involved.
In some cases, particularly where the exam process involves multiple stages, preliminary results may be released as early as September, with final results following in November after additional testing or interviews. It’s important to keep track of the specific timelines provided by your child’s school or local authority to stay informed.
How Do I View My Child’s Results?
Once the results are released, parents can view their child’s 11+ scores through several methods. Most schools and local authorities provide results via an online portal, where you will need to log in using credentials provided during the application process. Some schools may also send results via post or email. It’s advisable to check the preferred method of communication with the school beforehand.
If you’re unsure about how to access the results, contacting the school’s admissions office can provide clarity. They can guide you through the process or offer alternative methods if you encounter any issues with accessing the online portal.
Is 11+ Scored Different in Different Regions?
Yes, 11+ exam scoring can differ depending on the city or region. Each local authority or school consortium often administers their own version of the 11+ exam, meaning there may be variations in test format, pass marks, and the method of standardisation.
For instance:
- Kent uses a standardised test across all grammar schools with scores adjusted for age.
- Greater London and Essex may involve multiple stages of testing, with varying scoring methods depending on the school.
- In Birmingham, the Consortium of Grammar Schools uses the same test, but the pass marks may differ from other cities due to competition levels.
Different regions may also place varying weight on different sections of the test (e.g., verbal vs. non-verbal reasoning), affecting how the overall score is calculated.
It’s important to check the specific requirements for your region or school to understand how the 11+ is scored in that area.
What Comes Next?
Receiving the 11+ results is just one step in the journey towards securing a place at a selective school. If your child meets or exceeds the pass mark, congratulations! This means they are eligible to be considered for admission.
However, it’s important to note that meeting the pass mark does not guarantee a place, especially in highly competitive schools where there may be additional selection criteria such as interviews or further testing.
If your child did not meet the pass mark, there are still options available. You can consider appealing the result, requesting a re-mark, or exploring other schools that may better suit your child’s strengths. It’s crucial to remain positive and supportive during this time, as there are many paths to success in education.
How Can Edumentors Help You?
Navigating the 11+ exam process can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Edumentors offers comprehensive support for both students and parents throughout the entire process of. From expert tutoring to help your child prepare for the exam for 11+, to guidance on interpreting results and planning next steps, Edumentors is here to ensure your child’s success.
Our tutors are experienced in the 11+ curriculum and can tailor their teaching to meet your child’s specific needs, boosting their confidence and academic performance. Additionally, we offer resources and advice for parents to help you make informed decisions and support your child’s educational journey.
11+ Results by Area
Berkshire
- Herschel Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Kendrick School: mid-October 2024
- Langley Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Reading Girls’ School: before 31st October 2024
- Reading School: mid-October 2024
- St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Upton Court Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Buckinghamshire
- Aylesbury Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Aylesbury High School: 11th October 2024
- Beaconsfield High School: 11th October 2024
- Burnham Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Chesham Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Dr Challoner’s Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Dr Challoner’s High School: 11th October 2024
- John Hampden Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Royal Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Royal Latin School: 11th October 2024
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Wycombe High School: 11th October 2024
Cumbria
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith: mid-October 2024
Devon
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School: 14th October 2024
- Colyton Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Devonport High School for Boys: mid-October 2024
- Devonport High School for Girls: 14th October 2024
- Torquay Boys’ Grammar School: 14th October 2024
- Torquay Girls’ Grammar School: on or as soon as possible after 14th October 2024
Dorset
- Bournemouth School: 11th October 2024
- Bournemouth School for Girls: 11th October 2024
- Parkstone Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Poole Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Essex
- Colchester County High School for Girls: mid-October 2024
- Colchester Royal Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- King Edward VI Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Shoeburyness High School: mid-October 2024
- Southend High School for Boys: mid-October 2024
- Southend High School for Girls: mid-October 2024
- St Bernard’s High School: mid-October 2024
- St Thomas More High School: mid-October 2024
- Westcliff High School for Boys: mid-October 2024
- Westcliff High School for Girls: mid-October 2024
Gloucestershire
- Denmark Road High School: mid-October 2024
- Marling School: mid-October 2024
- Pate’s Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Ribston Hall High School for Girls: mid-October 2024
- Sir Thomas Rich’s School: mid-October 2024
- Stroud High School: mid-October 2024
- The Crypt School: mid-October 2024
Greater London: Barnet
- Queen Elizabeth’s School: 1st October 2024
- St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School: mid-September 2024
- The Henrietta Barnett School: 3rd-4th September 2024 (1st release), 1st October 2024 (2nd release)
Greater London: Bexley
- Beths Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Bexley Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Townley Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Greater London: Bromley
- Newstead Wood School: week of 21st October 2024
- St Olave’s Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Greater London: Enfield
The Latymer School: mid-October 202
Greater London: Kingston upon Thames
- Tiffin Girls’ School: on or around 15th October 2024*
- Tiffin School: on or around 15th October 2024*
Greater London: Redbridge
- Ilford County High School: mid-October 2024
- Woodford County High School: mid-October 2024
Greater London: Sutton
- Greenshaw High School: mid-September 2024 (SET)*
- Nonsuch High School: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 2024 (Second Stage)*
- Sutton Grammar School: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 2024 (Second Stage)*
- Wallington County Grammar School: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 2024 (Second Stage)*
- Wallington High School for Girls: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 2024 (Second Stage)*
- Wilson’s School: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 202 (Second Stage)*
Greater London: Wandsworth
- Ashcroft Technology Academy: mid-October 2024
- Burntwood School: mid-October 2024
- Chestnut Grove Academy: mid-October 2024
- Graveney School: by mid-October 2024
Greater Manchester
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys: mid-October 2024
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls: mid-October 2024
- Loreto Grammar School: on or before 23rd October 2024
- Saint Ambrose College: no later than 21st October 2024
- Sale Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Stretford Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Urmston Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Hertfordshire
- Croxley Danes School: 19th September 2024 (1st round), 16th October (2nd round)
- Dame Alice Owen’s School: mid-October 2024
- Parmiter’s School: 16th October 2024
- Queens’ School: 16th October 2024
- Rickmansworth School: mid-October 2024
- St Clement Danes School: 16th October 2024
- Watford Grammar School for Boys: 16th October 2024
- Watford Grammar School for Girls: 16th October 2024
Kent
- Barton Court Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Borden Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Cranbrook School: 17th October 2024
- Dane Court Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Dartford Grammar School: 18th October 2023
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls: 17th October 2024
- Dover Grammar School for Boys: 17th October 2024
- Dover Grammar School for Girls: 17th October 2024
- Gravesend Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Highsted Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Highworth Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Invicta Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Maidstone Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 17th October 2024
- Mayfield Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Oakwood Park Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Sir Roger Manwood’s School: 17th October 2024
- The Folkestone School for Girls: 17th October 2024
- The Harvey Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- The Judd School: 17th October 2024
- The Langton Grammar School for Boys: 17th October 2024
- The Norton Knatchbull School: 17th October 2024
- The Skinner’s School: 17th October 2024
- Tonbridge Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 17th October 2024
- Weald of Kent Grammar School: 17th October 2024
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: 17th October 2024
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls: 17th October 2024
Lancashire
- Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School: 12th October 2024
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School: 9th October 2024
Lincolnshire
- Boston Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Boston High School for Girls: 11th October 2024
- Bourne Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Caistor Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Carre’s Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School: 11th October 2024
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School: 11th October 2024
- King Edward VI Academy, Spilsby: 11th October 2024
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth: 11th October 2024
- Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Alford: 11th October 2024
- Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Horncastle: 11th October 2024
- Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Gainsborough: 11th October 2024
- Skegness Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Spalding Grammar School: 11th October 2024
- Spalding High School: 11th October 2024
- The King’s School Grantham: 11th October 2024
Medway
- Chatham Grammar School: 8th October 2024
- Fort Pitt Grammar School: 8th October 2024
- Holcombe Grammar School: 8th October 2024
- Rainham Mark Grammar School: 8th October 2024
- Rochester Grammar School: 8th October 2024
- Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School: 8th October 2024
Merseyside
- Calday Grange Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- St Anselm’s College: before the end of October 2024
- The Liverpool Blue Coat School: 19th September 2024 (1st round), 16th October 2024 (2nd round)
- Upton Hall School: by 11th October 2024
- West Kirby Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Wirral Grammar School for Boys: mid-October 2024
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls: mid-October 2024
North Yorkshire
- Ermysted’s Grammar School: week of 14th October 2024
- Ripon Grammar School: mid-October 2024
- Skipton Girls’ High School: 14th October 2024
Shropshire
- Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School: by 18th October 2024
- Newport Girls’ High School: around 18th October 2024
Warwickshire
- Alcester Grammar School: 18th October 2024
- Lawrence Sheriff School: 18th October 2024
- Rugby High School: 18th October 2024
- King Edward VI School: 18th October 2024
- Stratford Girls’ Grammar School: 18th October 2024
West Midlands
- Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School for Boys: 18th October 2024
- King Edward VI Aston School: 18th October 2024
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys: 18th October 2024
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls: 18th October 2024
- King Edward VI Five Ways School: 18th October 2024
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys: 18th October 2024
- King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls: 18th October 2024
- Queen Mary’s Grammar School: 18th October 2024
- Queen Mary’s High School: 18th October 2024
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls: 18th October 2024
- Wolverhampton Girls’ High School: 18th October 2024
West Yorkshire
- Crossley Heath Grammar School: by 19th October 2024
- Heckmondwike Grammar School: by 16th October 2024
- North Halifax Grammar School: by 19th October 2024
Wiltshire
- Bishop Wordsworth’s School: mid-October 2024
- South Wilts Grammar School: 11th October 2024
