Alcester Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Alcester Grammar School

Grammar SchoolWarwickshire, West Midlands15 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

19.7:1

Stretched

About Alcester Grammar School

Alcester Grammar School is a thriving, happy community where pupils genuinely love learning and take pride in being part of the school. Teachers here are passionate and knowledgeable, fostering curiosity and encouraging pupils to engage deeply with a broad, carefully planned curriculum. The school places equal emphasis on developing "decent human beings" as on academic success, with pupils demonstrating exemplary behaviour and a strong understanding of equality and respect for others. Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from an extensive range of enrichment opportunities, from music and sport to trips around the world. Careers guidance begins in Year 7, helping pupils make informed choices about their futures, while the sixth form prepares students exceptionally well for university or apprenticeships.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,294

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 12 July 2022

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

73.7

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

100%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,294 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1Stretched
Consortium
Warwickshire

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Priority area: 16.936 mile radius from Fountain in Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon to County boundary south of Long Compton

Student Demographics

1.3%

Free School Meals

9.6%

English as Additional Language

0.31%

EHCP

6.8%

SEN Support

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