Royal Latin School

Papers and rounds

1. Paper 1

   English, Verbal reasoning

   Verbal skills paper

   One GL Assessment paper covers comprehension, technical English and verbal reasoning.

2. Paper 2

   Maths, Non-verbal reasoning

   Mathematical and non-verbal skills paper

   The second GL Assessment paper covers mathematics, non-verbal reasoning and spatial reasoning.

What the test includes

Official admissions documents

Quick summary

• Overall effectiveness: Royal Latin School was rated Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour, personal development and sixth form. The report describes a happy, high-achieving school built around LATIN Learning values, extensive enrichment and strong relationships across the community.
• Quality of education: Leaders had designed an innovative curriculum that goes beyond the national curriculum and usually builds knowledge logically. Teachers are subject specialists and motivate pupils well, although some curriculum areas were still refining content to strengthen learning further.
• Behaviour and attitudes: Behaviour was exemplary, with pupils showing confidence, maturity and high expectations of themselves. Bullying was rare and addressed quickly, and the report highlights strong relationships and a sense that pupils feel safe at school.
• Personal development: The school's leadership, aspiration, teamwork, innovation and nurturing values were visible in enrichment. The electives programme developed teamwork, while examples such as Duke of Edinburgh, first-aid qualifications and diversity leaders broadened pupils' experience and outlook.
• Leadership and management: Leaders were highly ambitious and support for pupils with SEND was a strength. Safeguarding was proactive and detailed, with well-trained staff, rigorous recruitment checks and careful work with vulnerable pupils and their families.
• Sixth form provision: The sixth form was judged Outstanding. Older students acted as positive role models and took on leadership and volunteering roles, including house captains, peer listening ambassadors and fitness prefects, while sixth-form assessment practice was identified as particularly strong.