King Edward VI Grammar School

Papers and rounds

1. Paper 1

   Verbal reasoning

   Verbal reasoning paper

   A multiple-choice verbal reasoning paper.

2. Paper 2

   Non-verbal reasoning

   Non-verbal reasoning paper

   A multiple-choice non-verbal reasoning paper; Lincolnshire describes the second session as non-verbal reasoning and spatial awareness.

What the test includes

Official admissions documents

Quick summary

• Overall effectiveness: Rated Good overall, the report describes a calm school with high expectations, positive relationships and a broad enrichment offer. It also notes planned curriculum changes for Years 7 to 9 and weaker consistency in checking understanding and SEND adaptations.
• Quality of education: Most subjects have an ambitious, well-planned curriculum and teachers usually deliver it well. Pupils produce strong work, but not all teachers spot misconceptions quickly enough or adapt activities so pupils with SEND can access learning consistently.
• Behaviour and attitudes: Lessons are calm and orderly, with most pupils meeting the school's expectations. Pupils say staff are fair about behaviour, bullying is rare, and pupils conduct themselves well during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Personal development: Pupils can develop interests through choir, orchestra, Duke of Edinburgh, combined cadet force and clubs such as drones, astronomy, basketball and science fiction. Sixth-form students build leadership as prefects and through pupil parliament and charity groups.
• Leadership and management: Leaders have set high expectations and are widening the lower-school curriculum so Years 7 to 9 study a broader range of subjects. Safeguarding is effective, and pupils know which adults to approach with worries.
• Sixth form provision: Sixth-form students are included in the report's positive picture of achievement and work quality. They also have visible leadership opportunities, serving as prefects and helping run pupil parliament, charity work and other school groups.