The Success Index Team

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 county...

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 to move on.