Ribston Hall High School, Gloucester – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Ribston Hall High School, Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LE
- Number of pupils: 950+
- Admissions contact: g7.admissions@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Gloucestershire Grammar School Entrance Test (GL Assessment)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to girls within Gloucestershire)
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See Ribston Hall High School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Ribston Hall High School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1906, Ribston Hall High School is a selective girls’ grammar school renowned for its academic excellence and supportive learning environment. The school provides an outstanding education for girls aged 11-18, combining traditional values with innovative teaching approaches.
The curriculum at Ribston Hall offers:
- A broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in sciences, humanities and modern languages
- Specialist programs in medicine, law and engineering
- Outstanding STEM facilities including dedicated science labs
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression (including Oxbridge success)
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 85% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 80% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for Ribston Hall High School
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Submit your interest to the school by May of Year 5
- Open Events: Attend the school’s summer open days in Year 5
- 11+ Registration: Ensure your daughter is registered for the Gloucestershire 11+ test by June of Year 5
- Exam Preparation: Begin focused preparation in Year 5
- Test Day: The Gloucestershire 11+ exam takes place in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit your CAF form by October 31st of Year 6
- Results: Scores released in October, with offers made on National Offer Day (March 1st)
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The Gloucestershire 11+ exam consists of:
- English Paper (50 minutes): Comprehension, technical English and extended writing
- Mathematics Paper (50 minutes): Problem-solving and application questions
- Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes): Including analogies, logic and word patterns
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (40 minutes): Spatial awareness and pattern recognition
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