Sir Henry Floyd Grammar 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: Sir Henry Floyd Grammar was rated Outstanding in every judgement. The report describes happy and safe pupils, exemplary behaviour, a broad and ambitious curriculum, extensive enrichment and a school culture where resilience, reflection, respect and inclusion are highly visible.
• Quality of education: Leaders had acted decisively where the key stage 4 curriculum had once been too narrow. Pupils now study a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum, with carefully sequenced subjects, challenging texts, current issues and strong outcomes across the curriculum.
• Behaviour and attitudes: Pupils' behaviour was exemplary. They were mature, respectful and hard-working, showing independence in their studies and using technology well. The report also describes pupils and sixth-form students as happy, safe and keen to learn.
• Personal development: Enrichment was extensive, including sports, performing arts and debating, and pupils used these opportunities to develop talents and interests. The school's values were lived across the community, and pupils showed strong understanding of different faiths, cultures and ways of life.
• Leadership and management: Leaders' high aspirations were seen in the curriculum changes, inclusive ethos and strong support for disadvantaged pupils. The report describes a school that provides nurture and care alongside academic challenge, with safeguarding arrangements judged effective.
• Sixth form provision: The sixth form was judged Outstanding and described as an exceptional offer. Students flourish alongside younger pupils, taking on challenging learning and benefiting from the same high expectations, inclusive culture and extensive enrichment that run through the school.