If your child sat the Gloucestershire 11+ exam in September 2026, there is probably one question dominating your thoughts right now: When are the Gloucestershire 11+ results out? Officially, Gloucestershire 11+ results are released before 31 October, ahead of the secondary school application deadline. In reality, results are normally released considerably earlier than this — typically around mid-October and a good week before the October half-term holiday. That timing is imp

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...

As children approach the end of primary school, many parents begin to ask an important question: how does the 11+ compare to the standard primary curriculum? Understanding the difference in difficulty is key to ensuring your child is properly prepared and confident when the time comes. At its core, the primary curriculum in the UK is designed to build foundational skills. Children develop competence in maths, English, and basic reasoning at a steady pace, with a strong focus