Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls, Shottery Manor, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HA
- Number of pupils: 950+
- Admissions contact: admissions@warwickshire.gov.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Warwickshire 11+ selection test (GL Assessment)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to girls within Warwickshire)
Mark Your Calendar
See Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Stratford Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1905, Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls (commonly known as ‘Shottery’) is a selective academy renowned for combining academic excellence with creative arts. The school provides an outstanding education for girls aged 11-18, set in the inspirational surroundings of Shakespeare’s Stratford.
The curriculum at Stratford Grammar offers:
- A Shakespeare-focused English program alongside STEM excellence
- Specialist programs in drama, medicine and environmental science
- Historic campus with modern facilities including drama studio and science labs
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 88% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 83% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for Stratford Grammar School
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Submit your interest by June of Year 5
- Open Events: Attend the summer open morning in Year 5
- 11+ Registration: Ensure your daughter is registered for the Warwickshire 11+ by June of Year 6
- Exam Preparation: Begin focused preparation in Year 5
- Test Day: The 11+ exam takes place in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit your CAF form by October 31st
- Results: Scores released in October, offers made on March 1st
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The Warwickshire 11+ consists of:
- English Paper (60 minutes): Advanced comprehension and creative writing
- Mathematics Paper (60 minutes): Problem-solving questions
- Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes): Complex logic patterns
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (40 minutes): Spatial awareness tasks
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Expert Tips for 11+ Exam Preparation
To excel in the competitive Warwickshire 11+:
- Develop Shakespearean Vocabulary: Study literary language
- Master Multi-step Maths Problems: Practice complex word problems
- Improve Spatial Reasoning: Use advanced puzzle books
- Use GL-Specific Resources: Match materials to test format
- Simulate Exam Conditions: Timed weekly practice tests
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