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Denmark Road High School

Overview:
Denmark Road High School

Established in 1883, Denmark Road High School is a selective grammar school located in Gloucester, catering exclusively to girls. The school provides education for students aged 11-18, with the admission of boys into the Sixth Form. Organized into a house system, students are divided among five houses.


The school's mission is to deliver a comprehensive and pragmatic education, fostering the development of knowledge and skills essential for students to become productive members of society. The curriculum is crafted to cultivate leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with core subjects encompassing chemistry, maths, physics, English, and modern languages.


Recognizing the significance of a healthy body and mind, Denmark Road High School offers an array of extracurricular activities beyond regular school hours. The Physical Education program features a diverse selection of sports activities, such as football, netball, dance, badminton, and swimming. Additionally, students have the opportunity to engage in art, music, and drama clubs.

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Catchment:
209
Girls Grammar
Gloucestershire

The school lacks a designated catchment area.

Number of places in Year 7:
120
Total number of students:
849
Competition:
3+ applicants for every place
Denmark Road High School, Denmark Road, Gloucester GL1 3JN, UK
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11+ Exam Details:
Exam Board/Format:
Gloucestershire follows GL Assessment with Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Paper 1: Verbal Skills (Including Comprehension, Vocabulary and Verbal Reasoning)
Paper 2: Mathematics and Non-Verbal Skills

The upcoming Gloucestershire 11+ Exam is set to adopt a fully multiple-choice format, comprising two distinct papers:


Paper 1: Verbal Skills

This section will evaluate Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Verbal Reasoning. The overall duration of the paper is 60 minutes, with 45 minutes designated for actual testing. Timed sub-sections will be included, each commencing with instructions, samples, and practice questions.


Paper 2: Mathematical & Non-Verbal Skills

This paper will gauge proficiency in Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning, encompassing Spatial Reasoning. Similar to Paper 1, the total duration is 60 minutes, with 45 minutes allocated for the testing phase. The paper will be divided into timed sub-sections, each prefaced by instructions, samples, and practice questions.

Exam Date:
Registration Starts:
Registration Closes:
September 2024
May 2024
June 2024

The results will be sent through the registered mail from the respective schools.

How to prepare:

We run specialist 11+ online courses focussing on the GL Assessment (Verbal Skills, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Skills) . The sessions are online and highly interactive. Speak to us about how we can help your child.


Mock Exams: Our mock exams are designed to reflect the real exam in complexity and format. Click here to view the mock exam schedule.


Practice Papers: Practice packs designed to help your child master the entire syllabus.

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Denmark Road High School
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