Lawrence Sheriff School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AG
- Number of pupils: 1,000+
- Admissions contact: lss@lawrencesheriffschool.com
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Warwickshire 11+ selection test
- Catchment area: Priority given to boys living within priority area (defined by straight-line distance)
Mark Your Calendar
See Lawrence Sheriff School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Lawrence Sheriff School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1878, Lawrence Sheriff School is a highly selective boys’ grammar school with a co-educational Sixth Form, consistently ranked among the top state schools in the West Midlands. The school combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, fostering intellectual curiosity and personal development.
The curriculum emphasizes STEM subjects while maintaining strong humanities and arts programs. Specialist facilities include modern science labs, a dedicated technology wing, and extensive sports grounds. The school boasts a 100% GCSE pass rate with over 85% at grades 9-7 in recent years.
Extracurricular offerings include:
- Nationally competitive chess and rugby teams
- Award-winning music and drama productions
- STEM clubs with regular national competition success
- Comprehensive Duke of Edinburgh program
Navigating the Application process for Lawrence Sheriff School
- Registration: Complete Warwickshire 11+ registration by June (Year 5)
- Testing: Sit the 11+ exam in September (Year 6)
- Application: Submit CAF to home local authority by 31 October
- Results: Receive standardised scores in October
- Allocation: National Offer Day (1 March)
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Lawrence Sheriff School
- Format: Two 50-minute GL Assessment papers
- Content:
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning and English
- Paper 2: Mathematics and non-verbal reasoning
- Question Types: Multiple choice with separate answer sheets
- Scoring:
- Standardised age-adjusted scoring
- Minimum qualifying score typically 224+
- Places allocated by score then distance
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