About

Our 11+ familiarisation courses are open to boys and girls in Year 5 (as at 1 September of the current school year) who are considering applying for a place at a grammar school. Courses consist of 6 after-school sessions on Wednesday evenings and are being held twice next year.  The 2 courses are identical and so children need attend for just one term.

The Course covers key elements of Key Stage 2 English and Mathematics to provide familiarisation with likely material that could be tested in the 11+ examination.  The focus is on the teaching material, not the examination itself, although some elements of examination technique are included.  The aim is to provide guided familiarisation with likely content of 11+ papers in an interactive seminar setting.  The Course provides practice and consolidation of primary school teaching and exposure to different question styles.  It does not teach new topics or provide specific coaching for the examination.  Feedback to parents and guardians is not provided.

Please note that attending these classes is not part of the School's admission process. Enrolling on one of our 11+ Familiarisation Courses does not constitute an application for your child to take the 11+ examination or an application for admission to the school. Please see 11+ Applications For Entry Into Year 7 (The 11+ Procedure)

Course dates 2025-26

Each six-week course is the same so please only book your child on one course.

All sessions are on Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:45pm. No other days are available. Each session includes two 40-minute lessons, one in English and one in Mathematics, with a 10-minute break between subjects.

PRICES

Courses cost £130* per child for a six week course (including card processing and ticket fees).

Financial Assistance

* Subsidised places are available for children who are in receipt of free school meals. Please contact emb@bishopwordsworths.org.uk with evidence to support your application before booking a place. Evidence should be one of the following:

• A letter from your local authority (e.g. Wiltshire Council)
• A letter from your child's current school on the school's headed paper
• An email direct from your child's current school sent from the school's email address

In addition, the BWS Foundation provides grants to pupils not currently at the School but who need financial assistance to support their application, for example attending open days and the 11+ examination. For information on how to apply, please see our Financial Assistance page.

REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS

We are unable to refund missed lessons. If you need to cancel a booked course and request a refund, we ask that you give us notice of the cancellation at least 28 days before the course is due to commence.

Location

Bishop Wordsworth's School
Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2ED

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