GCSE rank #48 In-site school
Herschel Grammar School
Slough
Ofsted: Outstanding Mixed
Consortium guide
Slough 11 Plus
Understand how the Slough Consortium 11 Plus works, which schools share it, what the assessment usually looks like, and the practical checks to make before building a shortlist.
4 schools GL Assessment 6 key dates
Last checked 29 Mar 2026
Applies To
The Slough 11 Plus is used by all 4 grammar schools in the Slough Grammar Schools Consortium.
Test Format
The test provider is GL Assessment, and includes the content in the areas of: maths; English; verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Eligibility
Any child in Year 6 can sit the Slough 11 Plus.
Places Available
Planned Admission Numbers (PANs) can vary by year for each school in the Slough Grammar Schools Consortium.
Applications
Grammar schools in the Slough area are over-subscribed.
01 / Route overview
What this route covers
The Slough 11 Plus is an entrance exam set by GL Assessment.
In this section
- What the route covers
- Which schools use it
- What to compare next
Slough 11 Plus is a shared route used by 4 schools, so it helps to get clear on the test, timeline, and school list before narrowing further.
Once the Slough route itself is clear, the shortlist usually improves when you compare travel, admissions rules, and school fit instead of treating every school on the route as interchangeable.
Schools using this route
These are the schools currently linked to the Slough route.
GCSE rank #35 In-site school
Langley Grammar School
Langley, Slough
Ofsted: Outstanding Mixed
GCSE rank #37 In-site school
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Slough
Ofsted: Outstanding Mixed
GCSE rank #23 In-site school
Upton Court Grammar School
Slough
Ofsted: Outstanding Mixed
What to compare next
- Travel time and how realistic the school day looks from home
- Oversubscription and admissions rules applied after the test result
- School type, setting, and whether the environment suits your child
- Any route-specific deadlines, forms, or extra steps to keep alongside the shared test
02 / Selection test
Exam format and structure
The Slough 11 Plus includes multiple choice papers in English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. They are designed to assess your child’s academic ability and reasoning skills, and compare their results against their cohort of applicants.
In this section
- Paper structure
- Subjects covered
- Stages or provider
Paper structure
Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning and English (GL Assessment)
See the papers and topics below.
Paper 2: Non-verbal Reasoning and Maths (GL Assessment)
See the papers and topics below.
What the test covers
Spelling, grammar
Comprehension skills
Vocabulary knowledge
Problem solving with words and verbal features
Visual-based problem solving
Logic and puzzles using shapes
Algebra manipulation
Data handling
Both papers are sat on the same day with a short break between them. The papers are multiple choice format, set by GL Assessment and will last around an hour each.
03 / Scoring
Pass mark and score guidance
The eligibility score, for consideration, is set at 111 on the standardised scale. Pupils who score above this will be in the top 35% of the cohort. The places are then allocated based off the individual criteria of the schools which may take in to consideration factors such as proximity of home address to the school as well as test score.
In this section
- Score mix
- Threshold notes
- How marks are described
04 / Applications
Key dates and how to apply
To register your child for the Slough 11 Plus, complete the online application online. This is required whether you live in Slough or are applying from outside the area.
In this section
- Registration timing
- Test day
- Application steps
Key dates
Registration opens
Thursday 1st May 2025
Registration closes
Thursday 5th June 2025
Entrance examination
Saturday 20th September 2025
Results day
Mid October 2025
Secondary school application deadline
Friday 31st October 2025
National offer day
Monday 2nd March 2026
Application steps
Register online
Visit the Slough Council website or individual school’s website and complete the online application form during the registration window. You’ll need to provide your child’s details and the primary school they attend.
Test centre for non-Slough schools
You will be assigned a test centre where your child can sit the Slough 11 Plus in September if they do not attend a Slough primary school.
Keep your confirmation email
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email which you should keep to refer to it later.
07 / Shortlisting
Admissions points to compare school by school
Once the route itself is clear, treat the linked schools as separate choices. This is usually where travel, oversubscription rules, and school fit start to matter most.
In this section
- Travel and realism
- Oversubscription rules
- School-by-school fit
The shared route keeps the testing process simpler, but the final shortlist usually depends on how each linked school applies its admissions rules and how practical each option still looks once travel is taken seriously.
Check these before you rank schools
- Travel time and how realistic the school day looks from home
- Oversubscription and admissions rules applied after the test result
- School type, setting, and whether the environment suits your child
- Any route-specific deadlines, forms, or extra steps to keep alongside the shared test
08 / Preparation
How to prepare for this route
Supporting your child’s preparation for the Slough 11 Plus makes a huge difference. Here are some practical steps you can take to help them succeed:
In this section
- What to practise
- How to plan
- How to stay grounded
Start Early
Begin preparation in Year 4 or early Year 5 to give them ample time to confidently build the skills they need.
Use Practice Papers
Work through Slough 11 Plus-style test papers in simulated test conditions. This helps your child get accustomed to the format and practices exam technique.
Focus on Weak Areas
Track your child’s progress to identify the areas and topics they find the most difficult to succeed in.
Encourage Daily Reading
Reading regularly strengthens their vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, which help out with the the English and reasoning papers.
Try Online Tools
Use online platforms that offer Slough 11 Plus test papers specific practice questions and personal feedback to help make revision more engaging and effective.
Keeping preparation consistent, structured, and positive can help your child feel confident and ready for the test on the day.
09 / FAQs
Questions families often ask
Use these answers as a planning guide, then confirm the live admissions details for your application year.
In this section
- Common questions
- Decision checks
- Application-year details
Does one Slough Consortium 11 Plus result cover every school on this page? +
In broad terms, yes: the shared Slough Consortium 11 Plus route lets one test result support several school applications. The important caveat is that final admissions rules can still differ between the schools using that route.
Does a qualifying score guarantee a place? +
No. A strong or qualifying result may keep a school in play, but final offers still depend on the admissions policy, oversubscription rules, and how competitive that year is.
What should parents compare once the route itself is clear? +
Parents usually make better decisions when they compare whether the shared Slough test still lines up with your child’s likely school list once distance, out-of-area demand, and school-by-school admissions rules are checked. That turns a broad route into a realistic shortlist instead of a wish list.
Who usually manages registration or applications for Slough? +
The live process usually sits with the Slough consortium and the relevant local authority process. This page helps you understand the route, but the final registration and admissions instructions should always be checked on the live official pages for the relevant year.