Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2NH
- Number of pupils: 1,100+ (boys aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
- Admissions contact: enquiry@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Birmingham 11+ Consortium Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Birmingham/Sutton Coldfield residents)
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See Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1527 by John Vesey, Bishop of Exeter, Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School (BVGS) is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious state grammar schools. The school maintains exceptional academic results, with 90% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 82% A*-B at A-level in 2023. BVGS has a strong Oxbridge tradition, with 12 students securing Oxbridge places in the last two years.
The curriculum combines traditional academic rigor with innovative teaching methods. BVGS offers unique programs like the “Vesey Scholar” pathway for gifted students and an extensive range of A-level options including Further Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science. The school’s £4m STEM Centre provides cutting-edge facilities for science and technology studies.
Beyond academics, BVGS boasts an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning rugby and cricket teams, award-winning Combined Cadet Force, and outstanding music/drama productions. The school’s “Vesey 500” program challenges students to complete 500 hours of enrichment activities across five areas before graduation.
Navigating the Application process at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School
- Registration: Apply for Birmingham 11+ test by June 30th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Birmingham 11+ taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to home local authority by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
- Appeals Process: For candidates scoring 204-223 (2023 review range)
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The Birmingham 11+ Consortium Test features:
- Two 50-minute multiple-choice papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including comprehension and vocabulary)
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Standardised scoring (minimum qualifying score typically 224+)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Birmingham
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