11+ in Berkshire
Berkshire’s selective provision centres on Reading — Reading School (boys) and Kendrick School (girls) — both using GL-style assessment with distinct in- and out-of-catchment allocation routes.
Exam board
GL Assessment (Reading School and Kendrick School)
Competition
Both Reading grammars are highly selective and draw applicants well beyond Berkshire, with separate routes for in- and out-of-catchment candidates.
Deadlines
Registration usually closes in the summer before the September-of-Year-6 test; check each school’s admissions timetable.
Parent guide
- Understand the in-catchment vs out-of-catchment split — it changes the effective bar and your odds.
- GL practice papers align well with both Reading grammars.
- Reading School’s state boarding option widens choices for families further afield.
Grammar schools in Berkshire
Top tips for Berkshire
- Confirm which allocation route you fall into before planning.
- Drill GL timing across Maths, English and verbal reasoning.
FAQs
What grammar schools are in Berkshire?+
The best-known are Reading School (boys) and Kendrick School (girls), both in Reading and both highly selective.
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