The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools

What is The Buckingham Grammar Schools (TBGS) Consortium?

The 13 grammar schools in Buckinghamshire are part of a consortium known as The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS). The schools in TBGS consortium all use the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, which means that there is just one test for all of the schools.

Aylesbury Grammar School

Aylesbury High School (girls)

Beaconsfield High School (girls)

Burnham Grammar School (co-educational)

Chesham Grammar School (co-educational)

Dr Challoner’s Grammar School (boys)

Dr Challoner’s High School (girls)

John Hampden Grammar School (boys)

Royal Grammar School (boys)

Royal Latin School (co-educational)

Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (co-educational)

Sir William Borlase Grammar School (co-educational)

Wycombe High School (girls)

How to register for a place in The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools Consortium?

If your child attends a Buckinghamshire primary school, they will automatically be registered for and sit the Secondary Transfer Test.

For children living in other areas of the country or attending independent schools in Buckinghamshire, you will need to apply for the test via Buckingham County Council. You will also need to submit a Common Application Form to your local council and list your preferred schools.

Application process for The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium

• Registration opens: May

• Registration closes: June

• Test date: September

• Results: October

• National allocation day: March

The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) assessment

The Secondary Transfer Test (STT) for TBGS consortium is provided by the GL exam board and covers:

• Mathematics

• Verbal Reasoning

• Non-Verbal Reasoning

The STT is completed over two papers, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. Verbal Reasoning holds 50% of the mark weighting, while Non-Verbal Reasoning and Mathematics holds 25% each.

Tuition tailored for The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools Consortium

We design a curriculum to support your child in passing the Secondary Transfer Test (STT) for The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium and give them the skills and attitudes that will take them further during their time as part of their new school.

Our 11 Plus course covers:

• Exam technique & coaching

• Practise exam speed

• Hone skills & accuracy

• Unlimited practice material

• Regular progress meetings and reports for you and your child

• Professional tutors support with tricky concepts and encourage children to thrive independently