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Colyton Grammar School

Overview:
Colyton Grammar School

Established in 1546, Colyton Grammar School stands as one of the oldest educational institutions in the United Kingdom. Situated in Devon, this state grammar school for boys and girls is renowned for its distinguished history.


The school is committed to providing a challenging curriculum that aligns with the diverse abilities of its students. The overarching aim is to deliver educational excellence, nurturing curiosity and enabling each pupil to flourish academically and professionally. Across all subjects, there is a focus on fostering spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, with special attention given to STEM subjects.


Colyton Grammar School takes pride in offering a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, allowing students to engage in programs that resonate with their interests. Notable activities include robotics, philosophy, chemistry workshops, basketball, and public speaking.


The school's overarching goal is to mold its students into individuals of integrity, strong character, and principled values, preparing them to emerge as future community leaders actively contributing to society. Colyton Grammar School has established its success on the foundation of high expectations and diligent effort, taking particular pride in delivering top-tier education to every student, irrespective of their economic circumstances.


Earning acclaim for its academic achievements, the school sees a majority of its students securing positions at highly selective universities and colleges, including prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, and the Royal College of Music. Unsurprisingly, Colyton Grammar School holds an "Outstanding" rating across all areas from Ofsted.

Rank:
Type:
County / Area:
Catchment:
10
Mixed Grammar
Devon

Colyton Grammar School does not impose a catchment area. All children will be given equal consideration, regardless of their residential address.

Number of places in Year 7:
120
Total number of students:
806
Competition:
3+ applicants for every place
Colyton Grammar School, Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, UK
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11+ Exam Details:
Exam Board/Format:
FSCE
Section 1 : Maths Test
Section 2 : English Test
Section 3 : Creative Writing

The 11 Plus examination for Colyton Grammar School consists of three components:


1. A Mathematics test

2. An English test

3. A Creative Writing paper


The examination is administered by Future Stories Community Enterprise Entrance (FSCE). For girls, proficiency in skills aligned with Key Stage 2 English and Mathematics is expected.


Computer-based marking is employed for the test components, with age standardization implemented to ensure equitable evaluation. All students meeting the eligibility score criteria in the English and Mathematics tests will undergo an assessment of their creative writing element, influencing their overall ranking.

Exam Date:
Registration Starts:
Registration Closes:
13th September 2024
April 2024
September 2024

The website Devon11plus.co.uk offers guidance and information on 11 plus examinations.

How to prepare:


We run specialist 11+ online courses focussing on the FSCE (English, Maths and Creative Writing).  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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