Bristol Grammar School entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for Bristol Grammar School? Bristol Grammar School is a co-educational day school in Bristol, admitting pupils at 11+. Its entry process includes Creative writing, Comprehension, Problem-solving. This guide explains what Bristol Grammar School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Bristol Grammar School assesses

The published 2026 Year 7 format consists of creative writing, comprehension, problem-solving and arithmetic papers. Candidates also meet a member of staff to discuss interests and school work.

Timing: Year 7 assessments are held on a choice of two Saturdays in January before September entry; the listed paper format is explicitly for 2026 entry.

How Pass Masters helps

English

Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar practice that gets harder as your child improves, with step-by-step explanations.

Maths

Arithmetic, problem solving, fractions, ratio, geometry and data questions pitched to your child's year, from Year 3 up to early KS3 stretch work in Year 7.

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In topic practice and subject quizzes, Miss Obstein gives hints without giving away answers, then explains mistakes once your child has answered.

Suggested practice timeline

  1. Year 4: Build confidence and two-step reasoning across a wide range of topics, a little and often.
  2. Year 5: Deepen maths and English, start verbal and non-verbal reasoning in earnest, and add light timing.
  3. Year 6 (autumn): Timed, exam-style practice papers in the months before Bristol Grammar School's 11+ assessments.

Questions parents ask

What does the Bristol Grammar School entrance assessment involve?

The published 2026 Year 7 format consists of creative writing, comprehension, problem-solving and arithmetic papers. Candidates also meet a member of staff to discuss interests and school work.

When does Bristol Grammar School test applicants?

Year 7 assessments are held on a choice of two Saturdays in January before September entry; the listed paper format is explicitly for 2026 entry.

Which entry points does Bristol Grammar School offer?

Bristol Grammar School admits pupils at 11+. It is a co-educational day school in Bristol.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Bristol Grammar School?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in English, maths for Year 3 to Year 7, with timed CAT4, ISEB-style and 11+ papers. It does not cover interviews or Common Entrance subject papers. It is practice only and cannot guarantee a place.

Is Pass Masters linked to Bristol Grammar School?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bristol Grammar School. We use the school's name only to describe what its admissions page says about entry.

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Facts checked on 2026-11-01. Pass Masters is an independent practice platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to this school, ISEB, GL Assessment, CEM or any exam board. Our questions are original practice material, not past papers. Entry requirements change, so always check the school's own admissions page.