Grammar schools in Berkshire (Slough)
Entry requirements, score benchmarks and how to prepare for the 11+ in Berkshire (Slough).
Overview
Berkshire's grammar schools are concentrated in the Slough area and are among the most diverse selective schools in England, reflecting the area's multicultural population. All four schools use GL Assessment papers and admit students from a wide catchment. Competition is strong, with schools typically oversubscribed, and distance from home to school is a significant tie-breaker.
Grammar schools in Berkshire (Slough)
Entry requirements
Subjects tested
- English
- Verbal Reasoning
- Maths
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Score target
Indicative competitive range. Individual school cut-offs vary — always check directly with your target school.
Registration
Registration typically opens in April/May of Year 5. The 11+ is held in September of Year 6.
How to benchmark your child now
Eduentry uses the same standardised scale as GL Assessment — mean 100, standard deviation 15. A score of 114 on Eduentry corresponds to the competitive entry range for grammar schools in Berkshire (Slough).
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