St Olave’s & St Saviour’s Grammar School, Orpington – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: St Olave’s Grammar School, Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH
- Number of pupils: 1,050+
- Admissions contact: admissions@saintolaves.net
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Kent Test (GL Assessment)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to students within Bromley and surrounding boroughs)
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Exploring St Olave’s Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1571, St Olave’s & St Saviour’s Grammar School is one of England’s most academically selective state schools, renowned for its outstanding results and Oxbridge success. This boys’ school (with mixed Sixth Form) provides an exceptional education for students aged 11-18, combining rigorous scholarship with extensive extracurricular opportunities.
The curriculum at St Olave’s offers:
- An exceptionally broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, classics and modern languages
- Specialist programs in medicine, engineering and computer science
- State-of-the-art facilities including science labs, technology suites and performing arts centre
- A thriving Sixth Form with outstanding university progression (30+ Oxbridge offers annually)
The school achieves exceptional results, with 92% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 88% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for St Olave’s Grammar School
The highly competitive admissions process involves:
- Registration: Submit your interest to the school by June of Year 5
- Open Events: Attend the school’s open morning in June/July of Year 5
- Kent Test Registration: Ensure your son is registered for the Kent Test by June of Year 6
- Exam Preparation: Begin intensive preparation in Year 5
- Test Day: The Kent Test 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 Kent Test consists of:
- English Paper (60 minutes): Advanced comprehension and technical English
- Mathematics Paper (60 minutes): Challenging problem-solving questions
- Verbal Reasoning (60 minutes): Including complex analogies and logic patterns
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (30 minutes): Advanced spatial reasoning tasks
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To compete for places at this highly selective school:
- Master Time Management: Aim to complete questions within 45 seconds each
- Develop Advanced Vocabulary: Focus on Latin/Greek roots and literary terms
- Excel in Mathematics: Ensure mastery of Year 7 curriculum concepts
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