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The New Gloucestershire 11+ Assessment
The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools are introducing the new FSCE 11+ test, provided by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE), for children seeking entry in September 2028.
The first new FSCE 11+ test for Gloucestershire is expected to take place on the 3rd of July 2027, when children will be in Year 5.
Gloucestershire FSCE information
The new FSCE 11+ test will be closely linked to the primary school curriculum, using content taught up to the end of Year 5. English and Maths will form the main areas, alongside elements of the foundation subjects.
The focus will be on children’s ability to know, understand and apply their knowledge, together with critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
The new FSCE 11+ test will not include creative writing or traditional verbal and non-verbal reasoning papers.
The Three Papers
Adventure Paper
Adventure PaperEnglish and Maths with multiple-choice questions
Beacon Paper
Beacon PaperEnglish and Maths, with answers entered into boxes, including letters and numbers
Compass Paper
Compass PaperQuestions drawing on subjects studied at primary school with multiple-choice questions
Foundation Subjects Can Include
The New Gloucestershire FSCE 11+ test Information Is Now Available
The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools have now published the official familiarisation information for the new Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) entrance test for children seeking entry to Year 7 in September 2028.
As this is a new 11+ test, the official familiarisation material is the best place to start. It explains the structure of the 11+ test, the question formats and provides examples for children and families to explore.
KEY DATES
For children applying for Year 7 entry in September 2028:
Registration opens
Monday 8 February 2027 at 12 noon
Registration closes
Friday 19 March 2027 at 12 noon
First FSCE 11+ test
Saturday 3 July 2027
READ THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION
We recommend reading the familiarisation material directly so that you have the most accurate and up-to-date information about the new assessment.
Our Gloucestershire FSCE 11+ Mock Tests
Our 11+ mock tests will provide targeted preparation for the new Gloucestershire FSCE 11+ test.
Our mocks will reflect all aspects of the new FSCE 11+ test and will include the key skills that children will be tested on, using the question formats demonstrated in the official familiarisation materials.
Children will also gain valuable experience of working accurately and confidently under the new FSCE timed conditions, including working with audio instructions.
We will continue to update our 11+ mock tests as further official information is released, ensuring that our preparation remains closely aligned with the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ specification.
2027 Mock Tests are now available to book.
2027 Dates
6th February
6th March
17th April
8th May
12th June