It might be difficult to find your way around the 11 Plus the first time as a parent. How do you aid your kid in getting ready for the Guildford High 11 Plus Exam? What kind of exam structure is it? What stores sell test papers? We’ve provided parents with a “Guildford High 11 Plus Tips” in this article that seeks to address all of your concerns. 

Guildford High School

London Rd, Guildford GU1 1SJ

Guildford High School is an independent day school for girls that was founded in 1888. Approximately 1,000 girls between ages 4 to 18 attend the school from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages. The school comprises a Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form. In GCSEs, 71% of grades were 9 and 90% were 9-8; in 2019, 69% of grades were 9 and 88% were 9-8. In 2020, A level students achieved a 100% overall pass rate; 55% of grades were A* and 90% of grades were A*-A. In 2019, 43% of grades were A* and 80% of grades were A*-A.

2022 GCSE result

2022 A Level result

Guildford High 11 Plus Exam Information 2023

Admissions info: Mail here or website

School type: independent day school for girls

Number of students: 980 (approx.)

Number of places in Year 7: 100

Open Day date: Each term

Exam date: November of Year 6

Exam type / Board: CEM Select

Tuition Fees:

YEAR 3 – YEAR 6

Termly payment by direct debit £5,451

Termly payment by other method (monthly direct debit etc) £5,526  

YEAR 7 – SIXTH FORM

Termly payment by direct debit £6,405

Termly payment by other method (monthly direct debit etc) £6,494

Guildford High 11 Plus Entry Guide 

Although you can register your daughter at any time, she must be enrolled by November 1st of the year prior to the anticipated entry date in order to sit for the entrance exam for a spot in Year 7. There is a £150 registration fee that is due. In Year 7, there are about 100 openings at Guildford High School. Usually, 40 of these spots are reserved for current students, while the remaining spots are for new students who are 11 or older. Guildford High School has a stringent admissions policy. Results from an entrance exam, an interview, and recommendations from previous institutions are taken into consideration when deciding whether to award a candidate a spot.

2023 Guildford High School 11+ Admissions Timeline 

2023 Guildford High 11 Plus Format 

Included in the 11+ entrance exam are: CEM Select. Through a series of quick online courses, the CEM Select test measures verbal, non-verbal, and numerical ability. For more information on how to prepare for the Guildford High School 11+ exam, please check the advice and instructions below.

Guildford High School  Bursaries and Scholarships 

Based on the outcomes of interviews and entrance exams, academic scholarships are given out. On the primary entrance evaluation day, all applicants who take the entrance exam are automatically eligible for scholarships. Both internal and external candidates may apply for scholarships, which have a value of up to 5% of the application price. Potential music scholars are expected to meet our standard academic standards for enrollment before being invited to audition for the music scholarship. Candidates should typically be at least Grade 4-5 proficient on their orchestral instrument. They should also play with distinction. Candidates should typically provide a second instrument, as predicted. Awards have a maximum value of 5% of fees.

For further information, kindly refer to our Further Information Booklet.

Open Days

• Thursday 23 February, 10:15 -11:30
• Thursday 23 March, 10:15 -11:30
• Tuesday 25 April, 10:15 – 11:30
• Thursday 4 May, 10:15 – 11:30
• Thursday 8 June, 10:15 – 11:30
• Wednesday 28 June, 10:15 – 11:30

A tour of the school with students in Year 5 or 6 will follow a discussion from our Head of Junior School, Mr. Allistair Williamson, at the start of a junior visit. Additionally, there will be a chance for casual conversation with Mr. Williamson, senior professors, and the admissions staff.

Beyond the Classroom

Guildford High School has co-curricular activities. Sport is a hugely significant and well-liked component of school life. Whether it’s for competition, fitness, health, or just pure fun and recreation, we work to promote participation in and enjoyment of sporting activity by everyone. Guildford High School students are enthusiastic about music, and they provide many chances for musicians of all skill levels to participate and perform. Guildford High’s extracurricular activities include drama. Rehearsals for the next eagerly awaited dramatic show are in progress nearly every day of the school year.

FAQ

• When do pupils join Guildford High School?

For the Junior School, the natural entry points are at 4+ and 7+, while for the Senior School, they are at 11+ (entering in Year 7) and 16+ (joining Sixth Form). Depending on space, we are glad to evaluate students for admittance at various age groups. For further details, read our Entry points page.

• Do you run extracurricular clubs and activities?

The Junior School offers a vast selection of extracurricular clubs and activities. Activities happen before class, at lunch, or after class. For more details, please visit our Enrichment page. The Senior School also offers a wide variety of extracurricular groups and activities, and students are encouraged to join clubs and challenge their limits. Activities happen before class, at lunch, or after class. Please visit our Enrichment page to learn more about the options.

• What areas do Guildford High School families live in?

Most of the girls who attend our junior school are from the area and live within a 20-minute drive of the school. Students that are enrolled in senior school come to Guildford High School from a variety of nearby communities, including Woking, Farnham, Camberley, Haslemere, Esher, and Dorking.

You can also access further 11 plus exam resources below:

11 Plus Mock Exam 

A Guide to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests

11 plus Exam: Parental Guide For Grammar School Entry

11+ Maths Exam: Helping Your Child to Prepare and Pass in 2022

Meet the 11+ Online Tutors Delivering Results

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