Ofsted Inspection
Outstanding
Last inspected: 29 November 2022
Entrance Exam Format
GL Assessment
GL Assessment
Verbal Reasoning
80 Qs50 min
Non-Verbal Reasoning
80 Qs45 min
Mathematics
50 Qs50 min
English
50 Qs50 min
Key Dates
Exam period
September
Registration deadline
June
Typical Exam Topics
Based on the GL Assessment format, candidates should prepare for these topic areas.
Verbal Reasoning
11 topic areasSynonymsAntonymsAnalogiesOdd One OutHidden WordsCompound WordsCode BreakingLetter SeriesNumber SeriesLogic ProblemsCloze
Non-Verbal Reasoning
5 topic areasSequencesAnalogiesOdd One OutMatricesCode Breaking
Mathematics
10 topic areasNumber & Place ValueAddition & SubtractionMultiplication & DivisionFractions, Decimals & PercentagesMeasurementGeometry & ShapesPosition & DirectionStatisticsRatio & ProportionAlgebra
English
3 topic areasComprehensionGrammar & PunctuationSpelling
Exam Difficulty
How this school's exam compares to a typical 11+ paper.
Overall DifficultyAverage
Vocabulary LevelAverage
Time PressureAverage
Maths DifficultyAverage
English DifficultyAverage
Reasoning ComplexityAverage
How to Prepare
Upton Court Grammar School uses GL Assessment for its 11+ entrance exam. GL Assessment exams are multiple-choice format, covering Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, and English.
- Practise with timed papers to build exam stamina
- Focus on vocabulary — read widely and learn Tier 2/3 words
- Use GL-style practice papers for familiarity with the format
- Work through past papers and familiarisation materials
Visit the official admissions page for the latest exam guidance and familiarisation materials.
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