What is the Bexley Selection Test and why is it necessary?

Grammar schools are academically selective, meaning your child must meet a certain academic standard to be eligible for a place. To find this out, your child must take the Selection Test and achieve the selective test mark that is decided by the Grammar School Head Teachers.

This test is commonly known as the 11 Plus, as children are typically 11 years old when they begin grammar school.

The test assesses verbal ability and English comprehension, numerical reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. Only children who achieve the selective mark will be eligible for consideration for entry to a Grammar School in Bexley.