11+ in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire has a well-established set of grammar schools across Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud, with Pate’s Grammar among the strongest co-ed grammars nationally. Most use GL-style testing.
Exam board
GL Assessment (county grammars including Pate’s)
Competition
The county has multiple grammar options, though Pate’s and the Crypt/Ribston-style schools are competitive.
Deadlines
The Gloucestershire/Stroud and Cheltenham tests run in the autumn of Year 6; registration generally closes over the preceding summer.
Parent guide
- Different Gloucestershire grammars may use slightly different tests — confirm which applies to your child.
- GL preparation across all four areas covers the county’s requirements well.
- Some schools have aptitude or catchment criteria alongside the test.
Grammar schools in Gloucestershire
Top tips for Gloucestershire
- Check whether you need to register for more than one test in the county.
- Use full timed GL papers in the months before the test.
FAQs
Is Pate’s Grammar hard to get into?+
Yes — Pate’s is one of the top co-educational grammars in the country and is heavily oversubscribed, so a high standardised score is needed.
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