Slough's grammar schools admit through a shared consortium test sat in September of Year 6.
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Explore Adaptive →Slough is one of the few Berkshire areas to retain selective state education. Its grammar schools coordinate admissions through a shared consortium test, so a child sits one test in September of Year 6 and the standardised result is used by the consortium schools the family lists.
Slough grammar entry is highly competitive — the schools draw applicants from across Berkshire, west London and south Buckinghamshire, so the offered rank tends to sit well above the qualifying score. St Bernard's is a Catholic girls' grammar with its own faith-based oversubscription criteria alongside the test.
The Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools — Slough's grammar schools coordinate a shared entrance test; register once and the standardised result is considered by the consortium schools you list. Confirm each school's arrangements for the current cycle.
The Slough consortium test uses GL Assessment-style papers covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Papers are multiple-choice, timed, and standardised by age so younger children in the year group aren't disadvantaged.
Some Slough schools have historically used a two-stage process — an initial test followed by a further stage for shortlisted children. Always confirm the current year's structure and dates on each school's admissions page.
Cover all four subjects evenly — Slough's test rewards children who are strong in English and Maths as well as reasoning. Reading comprehension and vocabulary work supports both the English paper and Verbal Reasoning.
GL Assessment-style practice papers are highly representative. Build speed and accuracy through timed practice, and use each consortium school's familiarisation materials where published.
You register for the consortium test and list the schools you'd like your child considered for; the single result is shared across those preferences. St Bernard's additionally applies its own Catholic faith criteria.
Very. The schools attract applications from a wide area of Berkshire, west London and south Bucks, so the offered rank each year sits well above the bare qualifying score.
Yes — unlike some GL areas, the Slough test includes an English paper alongside Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Strong reading comprehension matters.
Yes — registration isn't restricted by address. Distance from each school is a major oversubscription factor when places are allocated.
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