If you are a parent of a Year 4 or Year 5 child hoping to sit the Gloucestershire 11+, you may be feeling a little uncertain at the moment. There is plenty of discussion about the new Gloucestershire grammar school entrance test, FSCE, what it might contain and how children should prepare. Our advice at Success Index is simple: Stay steady. Don’t rush. And please don’t panic. Until the detailed guidance and familiarisation materials for the new test are available, there is

Starting the 11+ journey can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, there are new words to learn, schools to research, practice papers to think about, different subjects to understand and, everywhere you look, advice about what your child should be doing. It’s easy to feel that you need to get started immediately and somehow fit everything in. But take a breath. You don’t need to do everything at once. In fact, one of the most important things you can do at the beginning of the 11+

Is your child sitting the Gloucestershire 11+ exam in September 2026? With just two weeks before the 11 plus, here's exactly what parents should do to help their child feel calm, confident and ready for the GL Assessment 11+ test. The final two weeks before the Gloucestershire 11+ exam can feel nerve-racking. Parents often wonder: Should we do more practice papers? What should my child revise? How much 11+ practice should we do each day? What happens if they're still struggli

If you're preparing your child for the Gloucestershire 11+, chances are you've wondered: "What's it actually like inside Pate's Grammar School?" It's one of the most searched-for grammar schools in the count and for good reason. Known for outstanding academic results, Pate's also places a strong emphasis on helping pupils feel that they belong, thrive and excel. Here's a quick look at what parents and prospective students can expect.

One of the most common questions parents ask is: "What score does my child need to pass the Gloucestershire 11+?" It is the question running wild through all the facebook groups, forums and playgrounds. The honest answer is that there isn't a fixed pass mark. Unlike some areas of the country, the Gloucestershire 11+ does not operate with a published score that guarantees a grammar school place. Instead, children are ranked according to their standardised score...

If your child is preparing for the Gloucestershire 11+ exam, choosing the right 11+ tutor in Gloucestershire is one of the most important decisions you'll make. With competition for places at Gloucestershire's grammar schools remaining high, many parents seek expert tuition to help their children build confidence, develop strong exam techniques and perform at their best. The introduction of the FSCE test has also opened the opportunities to employ a tutor from outside the cou

At this point in your 11+ you can easily spend all your time focusing on skills and practising past papers. You must remember that exam success depends on many things. Build your child's confidence and ability in the following areas will support your child's success. Many children lose marks not because they don't understand the questions, but because they: - spend too long on one difficult question - rush the final section - panic when they notice the clock don't know when

If your child is sitting the Gloucestershire 11+ exam on 12th September, the summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to prepare without the pressure of schoolwork. The key is not spending hours every day studying. Instead, focus on regular, consistent practice that keeps your child's brain active and builds confidence for exam day.

Firstly, congratulations! If you've registered your child for the Gloucestershire 11+ Entrance Test, you've taken the first important step towards applying for one of Gloucestershire's grammar schools. Every year there are some parents who forget or just miss the date and there is absolutely no way of submitting a late entry. I always tell parents the true story of a Gloucestershire mother who was a day late for the registration during COVID. She was a nurse and had been in h

If your child is aiming for a Gloucestershire grammar school place in September 2027, this is the stage when most families start searching for the same answers: When does Gloucestershire 11+ registration open? When is the test? How does the process work? And how should we prepare without leaving it too late? The first thing to know is that the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools' Entrance Test registration window is now open until 26 June 2026 at noon, and the test is planned

FSCE - Future Stories Community Enterprise. It is a non-profit organisation focused on providing children with tailored education and support to help them achieve their full potential. FSCE offers a wide range of services, including support for the 11+ exam, as well as outreach programmes designed to ensure that children from all backgrounds have the opportunity to excel academically. The organisation strives to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their famil