Caistor Grammar School

Caistor Grammar School uses GL Assessment papers for its 11+ entrance exam and operates independently rather than as part of a shared consortium test. The school is selective and draws pupils from across a wide rural catchment in Lincolnshire. You should check the school's admissions policy directly to confirm the exact paper components (Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Maths and English are typical for GL schools) and key dates such as the registration deadline.

The exam is broadly in line with standard GL difficulty — fair and well-structured rather than deliberately tricky. Vocabulary in the Verbal Reasoning and English sections is moderately challenging, so building your child's vocabulary (particularly more advanced words they might not encounter in everyday primary school life) is worth prioritising. Time pressure is manageable for children who have practised GL-style papers under timed conditions, so regular past paper practice should help your child feel confident on the day.

In Maths, expect solid Key Stage 2 curriculum content with some problem-solving and reasoning questions — word problems and multi-step questions are areas worth extra focus. English comprehension passages are age-appropriate but require careful, thoughtful reading; children who read widely tend to do well without needing intensive drilling. Overall, this is a realistic but achievable exam for well-prepared candidates.

#### Key dates — checked October 2026 - Caistor's own entrance test (not the Lincolnshire consortium test), 2026 cycle for September 2027 entry: Paper 1 (standard verbal reasoning) sat 19 September 2026, Paper 2 (multiple-choice verbal reasoning) 26 September 2026; results 13 October 2026; offers 1 March 2027. - Qualifying standard: a total standardised score of 220 or more across the two papers — the test is designed to select the upper 25% of the ability range. There is no non-verbal reasoning paper. - Catchment: 6.5 miles straight-line distance. - Next cycle (September 2028 entry): registration expected from March 2027 (school asks for entries by early July); Year 7 open evening announced for 5 May 2027.