Newport Girls’ High School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Newport Girls’ High School, Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HL
- Number of pupils: 800+
- Admissions contact: schooloffice@nghs.org.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Shropshire 11+ Entrance Test
- Catchment area: Priority given to Shropshire residents
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See Newport Girls’ High School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Newport Girls’ High School: A Parent’s Guide
Newport Girls’ High School (NGHS), founded in 1892, is a highly selective grammar school consistently ranked among Shropshire’s top-performing state schools. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, NGHS achieved a Progress 8 score of +1.02 in 2023 and has maintained exceptional academic results for over a decade.
The school offers a broad curriculum with specialist programmes in STEM, modern languages and creative arts. NGHS’s unique ‘Women in Science’ initiative partners with leading universities, while its business enterprise programme collaborates with local industries. Facilities include a £2.5 million science centre, professional performing arts studio and extensive sports facilities.
With its strong house system and emphasis on personal development, NGHS nurtures confident, ambitious young women through leadership programmes, competitive sports and community projects. The school boasts an impressive alumni network including leading academics, professional athletes and prominent artists.
Navigating the Application process for Newport Girls’ High School
- Register for Shropshire 11+: Opens May, closes June (strict deadline)
- Understand Admissions Criteria: Places allocated by test score, with priority to Shropshire residents
- Attend Open Events: September open mornings – booking essential
- Submit CAF Form: Shropshire Council application due by 31 October
- Test Date: Usually second Saturday in September
- Results Released: Mid-October to inform school choices
- Offer Day: National offer day 1 March
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The Shropshire 11+ consists of:
- English & Verbal Reasoning: 60-minute combined paper
- Mathematics: 60-minute paper
- Scoring: Standardised age-weighted scores (total possible 360)
- Pass Mark: Typically 325+ for NGHS due to strong competition
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