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Bristol selective schools

11 Plus and selective school preparation for Bristol families

Bristol families target independent selective schools and nearby county grammars.

Bristol itself does not have state grammar schools, but many families target highly selective independent schools in the city and county grammar schools in nearby Gloucestershire. Applaa provides free 11 Plus-style practice useful for all selective school entry processes.

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Selective schools accessible from Bristol

Bristol families often target independent selective schools in the city, or look to Gloucestershire grammar schools such as Pate's Grammar in Cheltenham.

  • ✓Bristol Grammar School — independent, Bristol
  • ✓Clifton College — independent, Bristol
  • ✓Redmaids' High School — independent girls, Bristol
  • ✓Pate's Grammar School — state grammar, Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)
  • ✓Denmark Road High School — girls grammar, Gloucester
  • ✓Marling School and High School Stroud — state grammars, Stroud

What to prepare for Bristol selective entry

Independent school entry exams and county grammar tests each have different formats. Practising across all four 11 Plus areas gives children the widest preparation for any selective school exam.

  • ✓Mathematics problem solving
  • ✓English comprehension and creative writing
  • ✓Verbal reasoning for GL-format schools
  • ✓Non-verbal reasoning spatial logic

Practical plan

Bristol selective school preparation guide

Step 1

Research target schools and confirm their entry test formats.

Step 2

Build reading habits, vocabulary and maths fluency from Year 4.

Step 3

Use 11 Plus-style practice papers from Year 5.

Step 4

For independent school entry, practise creative writing as well.

Frequently asked questions

Are there state grammar schools in Bristol?

No. Bristol abolished its grammar schools in the 1970s. The nearest state grammar schools are in Gloucestershire — Pate's in Cheltenham is the most well-known.

Can Applaa help with independent school entry preparation?

Yes. Applaa's 11 Plus practice covers the core areas tested in most independent school entrance exams: Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

How far is Pate's Grammar from Bristol?

Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham is roughly 40–50 minutes from Bristol. Some families in South Gloucestershire do make this journey.

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