In order to qualify for a place at a Torbay Grammar School (or Colyton) a pupil must be successful in the chosen school’s 11+ examination. The tests take place on a Saturday in September. Children usually sit these at the school to which they intend to apply.
July year 5 Apply to your chosen grammar school to sit the 11+
TORBAY 11+ (Torquay Grammars and Churston Ferrers)
Saturday 16th September 2023
TWO TESTS:
GL Assessment Please note: only the English and Maths will be tested. Ignore Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning on the GL website.
Tests administered with audio soundtrack instructions giving explanations, examples and timings.
RESULTS
Pass Mark: there is no set pass mark for the 11+.
Pupils are ranked and the top ones are offered places.
The competitive nature of the exam means that the greater the number taking the exam, the higher the ‘Pass’ mark will probably be.
Grammar School 11+ Admissions pages:
After the 11+
You will receive a letter informing you of the outcome should you apply. This is in the format of a YES or NO next to each selective school in Torbay.
You must then apply for secondary schools using the CAF (Common Application Form) of your local authority. This is best done online although can be done on paper. You have 3 choices and can put more than one selective school. If you received a YES for your top choice you are likely to be successful.
Torbay Coucil CAF Apply here if you live in Torbay
Devon County Council CAF Apply here if you live in Teignbridge or Devon
March
National Allocation day. You will receive an email telling you of your child’s allocated school.
You can only appeal after March 2nd.