Chesham Grammar School- 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Chesham Grammar School, White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA
- Number of pupils: 1,200+ (co-educational)
- Admissions contact: office@cheshamgrammar.org
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Buckinghamshire residents)
Mark Your Calendar
See Chesham Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Chesham Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1946, Chesham Grammar School (CGS) is a high-achieving selective school consistently ranked among Buckinghamshire’s top state schools. In 2023, the school celebrated 89% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 82% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers a broad curriculum with particular strengths in STEM subjects, modern languages (including Mandarin), and creative arts. CGS’s innovative “Excellence for All” program provides tailored academic pathways, supported by outstanding facilities including a £4m science and technology centre and dedicated sixth form complex.
Beyond academics, CGS provides an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning debating teams, award-winning music ensembles, and competitive sports academies. The school’s unique “CGS Diploma” complements academic studies with personal development challenges.
Navigating the Application process at Chesham Grammar School
- Automatic Registration: Buckinghamshire primary pupils are automatically registered for the 11+
- Out-of-County Applicants: Must register by mid-June in Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Buckinghamshire 11+ taken in September (Year 6)
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to home local authority by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Chesham Grammar School
The Buckinghamshire 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute multiple-choice papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including English comprehension)
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score varies annually)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Buckinghamshire
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN
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Expert Tips for Secondary Transfer Test Preparation
- Vocabulary Excellence: Read challenging fiction and non-fiction daily
- Non-Verbal Patterns: Practice identifying sequences and rotations
- Maths Fundamentals: Ensure mastery of KS2 curriculum including fractions/percentages
- Timed Practice: Simulate test conditions weekly from Year 5 summer term
- Error Analysis: Maintain a mistake log to identify patterns
- Test Strategy: Learn to eliminate incorrect options systematically
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