11+ test area · Shared test (4 schools)

Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

GL formatSet by GL Assessment

Maths (50 min), English (45 min), verbal reasoning (50 min)

Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school

Key dates

Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)

Expected (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)
Registration closes
Expected around 4 Sep 2027
Registration opens
Expected around 13 Apr 2027
Test
Expected around 26 Sep 2027
Results
Expected around 16 Oct 2027

Based on the 2026 pattern. Dates are usually announced Jan–Apr 2027.Source: Onze+ projection from last year's dates · Verified 12 October 2026

Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)

Taken place
Registration closes
4 Sep 2026Registration closed
Registration opens
13 Apr 2026
Test
26 Sep 2026
Results
16 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.

Paper format

Paper 1
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
MathematicsNot stated50Multiple choice
GL; three standardised scores totalled. Source: Official (opens in a new tab)
Paper 2
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
EnglishNot stated45Multiple choice
Source: Official (opens in a new tab)
Paper 3
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
Verbal reasoningNot stated50Multiple choice
Source: Official (opens in a new tab)

Sample paper

Schools using this test (4)

Frequently asked questions

What is in the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 11+ test?

The Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 11+ test is set by GL Assessment. Maths (50 min), English (45 min), verbal reasoning (50 min).

How long is the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 11+ test?

Timings in minutes. Paper 1: 50; Paper 2: 45; Paper 3: 50.

When is the registration deadline for the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 11+ test?

For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Expected around 4 Sep 2027. Test: Expected around 26 Sep 2027. Status: Expected (projected from last year's dates, not yet announced by the school). Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.

Which schools use the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 11+ test?

Bournemouth School (Bournemouth), Bournemouth School for Girls (Bournemouth), Parkstone Grammar School (Poole), Poole Grammar School (Poole).