Grammar school · South West
Marling School
- Stroud, Gloucestershire
- Boys
- GL format
- School website (opens in a new tab)
- Admissions page not found – check the school website
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school
Change ahead: Moves to FSCE from 2028 entry (test 3 July 2027; NVR dropped, KS2 content only)
Key dates
Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)
Confirmed- Registration closes
- 19 Mar 2027 (noon)
- Registration opens
- 8 Feb 2027 (noon)
- Test
- Sat 3 Jul 2027 (first FSCE test)
- Results
- Not published
New provider and a July test: registration is much earlier than before.Source: Official (opens in a new tab) · Verified 12 October 2026
Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)
Taken place- Registration closes
- 26 Jun 2026Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 18 May 2026
- Test
- 12 Sep 2026
- Results
- Mid-Oct 2026
Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
The 11+ test
Marling School uses the Gloucestershire 11+ test, set by GL Assessment. Paper 1: English & VR. Paper 2: maths, non-verbal & spatial.
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure (English & maths MC) | Not stated | Not stated | MC + short written |
| Beacon (English & maths short written) | |||
| Compass (wider curriculum MC) |
Sample paper
FSCE Gloucestershire familiarisation guide (2028 entry) (opens in a new tab)Source: Official (school)