What is the Dorset Grammar School Consortium?

The four fully selective grammar schools in Dorset form the Dorset Grammar Schools Consortium. The schools in the Dorset Grammar Schools Consortium all use the same test, which means that children applying to any of these schools only need to take the 11 plus test once.

Bournemouth School (boys)

Bournemouth School for Girls (girls)

Parkstone Grammar School (girls)

Poole Grammar School (boys)

How to register for a place in Dorset Grammar School Consortium?

Each school in the Dorset Grammar Schools Consortium is responsible for their own admissions into Year 7.

You must register for the 11 Plus entrance exam directly with the school via their website.

You will also need to submit a Common Application Form to your local council and list your preferred schools.

Application process for Dorset Grammar Schools consortium

  • Registration opens: April

  • Registration closes: September

  • Test date: September

  • Results: October

  • National allocation day: March

The Dorset Grammar School Consortium assessment

The 11 plus exam for the Dorset Grammar Schools Consortium is provided by the GL exam board and will cover:

The exam is completed over three papers. There is a Mathematics paper, lasting 50 minutes, an English paper lasting 45 minutes and a Verbal Reasoning paper lasting 50 minutes. All papers are multiple choice.

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