What is the 11 Plus exam format in Dorset?

Bournemouth School for Girls

Bournemouth School

Parkstone Grammar School

Poole Grammar School

All Schools follow the same format, the exam is written by GL and includes: Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning.

For a list of all grammar schools in the UK go to our Grammar Schools List

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