Alcester, B49 6HQ · Warwickshire · primary school
Warwickshire's own term is 'Priority Area' (equivalent to catchment) — the primary criterion for community/VC schools ahead of siblings.
Source: Warwickshire admissions policy
Category of concern: SM
One shared test for all five Warwickshire grammar schools, administered by Warwickshire County Council and provided by GL Assessment: two multiple-choice papers of around 50 minutes each, mixing English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Answers go on separate sheets that are scanned electronically, and scores are age-standardised. Registration is a single online form with the county council (historically closing 4pm on 30 June of Year 5); the test is sat in mid-September of Year 6, and one sitting covers all five schools. A qualifying score does not guarantee a place — each school applies its own oversubscription criteria, several with priority areas.
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Warwickshire admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.
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