11+ Buckinghamshire
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Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools
- Aylesbury Grammar School
- Aylesbury High School
- Beaconsfield High School
- Burnham Grammar School
- Chesham High School
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- Dr Challoner's High School
- John Hampden Grammar School
- Royal Grammar School
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
- The Royal Latin School
- Wycombe High School
Bucks Schools Information On The 11plus Tests (Bucks11plus)
Choosing a school for your child is an important decision and the 11 plus exam (11 plus) will play a part in your choice of school. Bucks have two types of mainstream secondary schools- grammar schools and upper schools. The results in the eleven plus test (11+) decides which type of school best suits your child's needs.
Bucks (Buckinghamshire) County council provide an excellent booklet of advice for the parents of children who are about to sit their elevenplusexam. The booklet contains a wealth of information about selective and non-selective schools in their council area. Bucks (Buckinghamshire) County council will automatically enter children at Buckinghamshire maintained primary schools for the 11+ tests unless their parents tell the headteacher, in writing, that they do not want their child to sit the tests. Parents of children living elsewhere or at other schools should register their child for the 11+ tests by filling in the 11+ registration form available from our Admissions Team. You should register by 4 September 2009.
Details of the Buckinghamshire secondary selection procedure (11 plus tests) are set out in great detail in the Guide for Parents provided by the county council.
For entry to secondary school or grammar school in September of the following school year children will usually sit their 11 plus exam in the autumn term of their last primary school year- often in October. (Alternate dates may be scheduled for those students who do not attend a Bucks primary school.)
Children may take the following eleven plus tests.
- Verbal reasoning test 1 (80 questions and 50 minutes in length.)
- Verbal reasoning test 2 (80 questions and 50 minutes in length.)
Preparation by the school is restricted to use of the familiarisation pack and practice pack
provided via Bucks11plus support staff. This is used in school or can be used at home. About 30% of the children are expected to pass their 11 plus exam and many grammar schools will be over subscribed with year 7 applications.
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Further information is available at www.buckscc.gov.uk or by contacting admissions@buckscc.gov.uk
Buckinghamshire LA
School Admissions
Buckinghamshire County Council
County Hall
Aylesbury
Bucks HP20 1UZ
Tel: 01296 383250
Fax: 01296 383016
admissions@buckscc.gov.uk
Website: www.buckscc.gov.uk
Transferring from a primary school to a secondary school in September 2011
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You can apply online from 1 September 2010. The closing date for applications is 31st October 2010. All other school applications now have to be made via the local authority. You will need to contact the Admissions & Transport team for an application form, or you can download a form from our website. We try to make sure as many children as possible are offered places at one of their preferred schools. During the application process we will keep you information and offer you support. More information on what you can expect from the admission system, how to object to unlawful arrangements, and support can be found on Teachernet. For more information call 01296 383250 or email admissions@buckscc.gov.uk Related pages |
| Timetable of Secondary Schools Coordinated Admission Scheme - 2011 entry | |
| 3 September 2010 | Deadline for Registration for the 11+ tests to be tested in a timely manner |
| 17 September | Final registration date for 11+ testing (except movers). |
| 30 September | Test 1 (earliest date for children to be tested in LA schools) |
| 6 October | Test 2 (earliest date for children to be tested in LA schools) |
| 8 October | Selection tests for Buckinghamshire grammar schools completed for most children in Buckinghamshire primary schools and in partner schools. |
| 25-29 October | Test sessions for non-school testing (these are the ONLY dates for timely applications). |
| 29 October | Closing date for Common Application Form (CAF) to be returned to County Hall Admissions & Transport Team (5pm).. |
| 12 November | Final date for return of Buckinghamshire Common Application Form (CAF) for agreed special cases to be considered timely. Any applications or changes of preference received after this date and before 1 January 2011 will be processed for release on 1 March but will be processed after the timely applications. |
| 19 November | Latest date for parents who are moving into a catchment area to provide proof and be considered in-catchment for the first allocation round. (Some foundation and voluntary-aided schools may set a different date) |
| 26 November | Publication of results of selection testing for timely applicants. |
| 30 November | Applications for schools in other LAs sent to those LAs |
| 8 December | Details of timely applications forwarded to foundation and voluntary-aided schools. |
Arrangements for 11+ selection procedure
The LA manages selection by ability for community and voluntary controlled grammar schools. Foundation or other grammar schools may also adopt the LA’s selection procedure and ask the LA to manage the selection process on their behalf.
Children attending Buckinghamshire maintained schools are automatically registered for selection testing unless their parents confirm in writing that they do not want their child to sit the test. Parents of children at independent schools or attending primary schools outside of Buckinghamshire should register their child for grammar school testing by 3 September 2010 (to undertake the procedure in the normal timeline) and at the very latest by 17 September 2010, to ensure testing can be completed during the autumn term.
Children attending schools other than Buckinghamshire Maintained Schools or ‘Partner school’ (from 2011 intake these are the only automatically agreed test centres), will be tested during October half term 2010 (25 -29 October inclusive). Children will be offered two dates within this period. They may be on consecutive days but not two tests on any one day. One alternative date will be offered only where parents are able to confirm exceptional circumstances (family holidays are not exceptional). Children who do not attend on the specified dates with no reasonable explanation will be deemed withdrawn from the 11+ testing.
Online registration guidance
Who has to complete the on-line 11+ registration form?
Parents of children who:
- are at a Buckinghamshire Partner school, or
- attend a school outside of the county
and who want their children to take the 11+ tests with a view to attending a Buckinghamshire grammar school in September 2011.
Children who attend a Buckinghamshire LA Primary school do not need to register.
You may live in Buckinghamshire or elsewhere. Registration is required because we do not have up to date information on your child as he or she does not currently attend a Buckinghamshire LA primary school. We need up to date information before we can arrange for your child to sit the 11+.
Registration is only necessary where you want to seek admission to a Buckinghamshire grammar school for your child. If you want your child to attend a Buckinghamshire upper school, there will be no need to take the tests and you can include the upper school you would like your child to attend when applying on-line or completing the Common Application Form from your Home Local Authority (Home LA). Open evenings for Buckinghamshire secondary schools are held in the autumn term.
Parents of children with special educational needs may wish to discuss the 11+ testing process with either the headteacher or special educational needs co-ordinator at the school. Consider whether a grammar school would be suitable for your child. More information about the 11+ and disabled children is available in out Disability Discrimation Act guidance notes.
It is sometimes possible for a child to take part in the 11+ tests before or after the academic year in which he or she is 11. Any under or over age cadidate cannot be considered for admission to a Buckinghamshire grammar school, and hence sit the 11+ tests, without prior written approval from the Admissions and Transport Team. Additionally, for under age entry, the child's home council must also have given approval for early transfer. Please contact us for more information.
When is the registration deadline?
You must submit your registration by 3 September 2010 at the latest to ensure that your child can be tested in a timely manner and so you can receive the familiarisation and practice pack in good time. This gives sufficient opportunity for you to work through the familiarisation and practice material with your child.
What is familiarisation & practice?
5 familiarisation sessions and 3 practice tests. The pack will be sent to you once we have processed your registration. Your child must complete the pack before taking the 11+ tests proper. Children attending Partner schools will complete this part of the process in school and schools already have sufficient packs.
Important Note – the familiarisation and practice pack we provide is generic and the practice tests allow for the use of rough paper. This is not the case for our tests proper so we advise that your child does not use rough paper when taking the practice tests.
What does the 11+ testing involve?
The tests are produced for Buckinghamshire LA by GL Assessment (formerly nferNelson).
The two tests are broadly of the same level of difficulty and the better of the two results will be your child’s Verbal Reasoning Test Score (VRTS). Each test is 50 minutes long and has 80 questions. The tests are marked by GL Assessment. The National Federation for Educational Research (NFER) standardise the raw scores to create a standardised score between 69 and 141, which includes an adjustment for the ages of children when taking the tests. The normal qualifying score is a VRTS of 121 or more, which we expect to be achieved by approximately 30% of children.
When are the tests?
If your child does not attend a Buckinghamshire Partner school, the Council will arrange 11+ testing during half term, 25 – 29 October 2010, at venues in Buckinghamshire. Your child will be required to attend on two separate and non-consecutive dates. Failure to attend, for other than very exceptional circumstances, will result in your child being withdrawn from the testing process. If you are currently resident abroad, please contact us for more information.
When will I know the results of the tests?
If your child is tested during October half term, we will write to you on 26 November 2010 with the results. The letter will be distributed at the end of the school day if your child attends a Partner school. Results for children tested late will be released as soon as possible afterwards.
If your child does not achieve a VRTS of 121 or more, and you and your child’s headteacher think they should still be considered for admission to a grammar school, you can appeal against this decision. Selection appeals will be heard during January and early February 2011.
Is there anything else I need to complete?
Yes. During the first half of the autumn term you will need to let your Home LA know which schools you would like your child considered for admission to in September 2011. You can do this either by applying via your Home LA’s on-line application system or by completing their Common Application Form. Your home LA will then share this information with any other LA whose schools are listed on your application. You will include preferences for all schools, even those who are foundation or voluntary-aided and those located in other counties or boroughs.
As well as making an application, some schools have supplementary forms and you should check with the relevant LA for details. Make sure you are aware of your home LA's application deadlines.
Where can I find more information?
If you need any help registering on-line, we will be happy to help you. Please call 01296 383250 for advice.
Buckinghamshire’s ‘Guide for Parents’ booklet for 2011 entry, will be available online shortly. You may find other areas of our website helpful. If you are not a Buckinghamshire LA resident, you should pay close attention to the arrangements for your own county or borough.
Should you have any further queries, contact the Admissions & Transport Team at admissions@buckscc.gov.uk or telephone 01296 383250.
Aylesbury Grammar School
AGS is a Local Education Authority School (LEA) for boys aged 11 to 18 (Years 7 to 13). It is a day school i.e. it has no boarding facilities.To gain access boys must be resident in the catchment area and pass an exam while in Year 6.
Andrew Baines, taught Mathematics here from 1998 -2000.
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Aylesbury High School
Please download our school prospectus and the information booklet for 2009 entry.
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Beaconsfield High School
Tours
Tours of Beaconsfield High School are available on Tuesdays at 2.30pm or Fridays at 9.10am and are given by students in Year 12. This is a chance to tour the school site and to see us in action. If you would like to reserve a place on a tour or if you would like further information, please email Mandy Smith .
Admissions Policy for 2010 entry
From September 2008 applications for admission to Years 7-9 should be directed to:
Bucks County Council Admissions Team at County Hall, Aylesbury, HP20 1UZ
Email: admissions@buckscc.gov.uk
Tel: 01296 383250
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Burnham Grammar School
Open Evening 6- 9pm 15th September
& Open Day 9.30 - 3pm 16th September. All welcome.
Burnham Grammar School- Entry into Grammar School help sheet
BOFA recommends this help sheet
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Chesham High School
School Profile
Published 21 May 2009
The information provided was correct at the time of publishing. Please be aware that details may have changed.
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School
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Dr Challoner's High School
Children are admitted to the secondary schools in the County at 11+ after sitting a series of tests administered by the Local Authority. Grammar schools in Buckinghamshire take approximately the top 30% of the ability range. If a school is oversubscribed, preference is given to pupils living within the school’s catchment area. The Local Authority is also responsible for all admissions up to and including Year 9. For more information parents should contact:
School Admissions
Buckinghamshire County Council
County Hall
Aylesbury
Bucks HP20 1UZ
Tel: 01296 383250
Fax: 01296 383016
Email:admissions@buckscc.gov.uk
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John Hampden Grammar School
Admission to the school in Years 7 is organised by Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) and is dependent on performance in tests produced by the NFER. Most pupils take the '11+' in the first term of Year 6 and sit these tests in their own primary school.
Admission procedures can be confusing. It is very important that you contact the Admissions team at County Hall, Aylesbury, Bucks (Tel: 01296 383250) to ensure that you receive the most current information and the necessary application forms.
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Royal Grammar School
Admissions policy for entry in September 2010.
If you have a query regarding admissions, you can contact us via e-mail here.
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Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
he school operates within the Admissions Policy of Bucks County Council.
Admission is on the basis of the Buckinghamshire selection procedure. Information about this procedure can be obtained from the Admission Section at County Hall in Aylesbury Telephone: 01296 383250.
Dates for the open events in the Autumn of 2009 are:
OPEN EVENINGS
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For entry into Year 7 and Year 8 in September 2010.
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Thursday 24th September - from 1800.
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Thursday 8th Ooctober - from 1800.
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Presentations will be at 1800, 1900 and 2000.
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Tours of the school will take place in between the presentations and will continue until 2030.
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Car parking will be available on the site which is shared with Aylesbury College however this is limited and making alternative arrangements for what will be busy events is advisable.
OPEN MORNINGS
- For entry into Year 7 and Year 8 in September 2010.
- Monday 28th September - at 0930.
- Wednesday 30th September - at 0930.
- Tuesday 6th October - at 0930.
- Each of the open mornings will commence at 0930 with a tour of the school led by members of the sixth form.
- Following the tour senior staff will be available to discuss any queries you may have.
- Limited car parking will be available on the school's site during these events however you may wish to make alternative arrangements for these mornings.
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Admission to the school from Years 7 to 9 is under the control of Buckinghamshire County Council. Full details of the process for admission is available on their website, which also contains information on school term dates, eligibility for free home to school transport and free school meals and much other useful information including a simple search to assess whether or not you are in our catchment area.
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The Royal Latin School
The Royal Latin School is a selective grammar, therefore pupils must satisfy the academic criteria for entry (please ask the County's Admission Department for further details Tel: 01296 383250). Pupils join us in Year 7 after taking the 11+ selection tests administered by Buckinghamshire County Council. However, pupils may be considered for places at any age from Year 7 upwards.
Buckinghamshire County Council provides resources for prospective parents on their website here: Bucks CC Admissions. You may also be interested in a short Powerpoint presentation: "2008 Parents' Briefing". A Powerpoint viewer can be downloaded here if required.
Catchment areas help schools to identify their communities and give parents an indication of their local school. The school generally admits pupils from its catchment area, although there is no guarantee of a place for pupils resident within it or for pupils who subsequently move into the area at a later date, who are considered individually. Living in a catchment area can, however, give pupils a higher priority for admission to a school over other pupils who live outside the catchment area.
Download: RLS Catchment Map
We will be holding open evenings in the Autumn Term. In the meantime, we welcome visits from parents and their children at other times. If you would like to look around whilst the school is in session, please telephone the office (01280 813065) to make an appointment for a visit.
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Wycombe High School
If you are unable to visit one of our Open Evenings, the movie will give you a taste of the variety of subjects and activities that we offer at Wycombe High School.
A video is available to watch.
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