Bournemouth School for Girls – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ
- Number of pupils: 1,050+ (girls aged 11-18)
- Admissions contact: office@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Dorset 11+ Selection Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Dorset residents)
Mark Your Calendar
See Bournemouth School for Girls’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Bournemouth School for Girls: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1906, Bournemouth School for Girls (BSG) is one of the South Coast’s leading selective schools, renowned for combining academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care. In 2023, the school achieved 91% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 85% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers an exceptional curriculum with particular strengths in STEM subjects, modern languages (including Mandarin), and creative arts. BSG’s innovative “Women in Leadership” program connects students with alumnae in prominent careers, while its state-of-the-art science block and performing arts centre provide outstanding learning environments.
Beyond academics, BSG provides an impressive extracurricular program including national championship-winning sports teams, award-winning choirs and orchestras, and thriving STEM clubs. The school’s unique “BSG Passport” encourages students to develop leadership through community projects and international exchanges.
Navigating the Application process at Bournemouth School for Girls
- Registration: Apply for Dorset 11+ test by June 30th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Dorset 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 within the review range
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The Dorset 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including comprehension)
- Paper 2: Mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score typically 220+)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Dorset
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN
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- Verbal Excellence: Read challenging fiction and non-fiction daily
- Mathematical Precision: Master mental arithmetic and multi-step problems
- Timed Practice: Complete full papers under exam conditions weekly
- Vocabulary Development: Study word roots and academic terminology
- Error Analysis: Maintain detailed records of recurring mistakes
- Test Strategy: Develop intelligent time management techniques
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