Manchester Grammar School (MGS)
MGS is a highly popular independent day school for boys, offering education from Year 3. It holds a significant appeal for our clients, and approximately 30% of our students choose MGS as their preferred school.
Over the years, our track record has been exceptional. Since 2015, 98% of our students who took the 11+ entrance exam were successful in gaining admission to MGS. Additionally, 94% of our students have been successful at all other stages of the admissions process. We take pride in our ability to prepare students effectively for the challenges they will face during the entrance exam.
Contact us today through our enquiry form, and we will be delighted to assist your child in their journey towards Manchester Grammar School.
Arithmetic A (Short)
Arithmetic A is a straightforward 30 minute assessment, consisting of 20 questions. None of the questions require any excessive working out & all topics are likely to have been covered by your child’s prep school.
Arithmetic B (Long)
Arithmetic B is a more challenging 1 hour assessment. The questions vary in difficulty and most will require some level of working out or the use of formulas. Some of the topics – permutations, for example, are unlikely to have been taught by your child’s school and so the test is designed to highlight mathematical strengths in 11+ candidates.
English A (VR Style)
English A is a 30 minute assessment that measures your child’s understanding and use of the English language. This includes a short comprehension, finding missing works and logic and data. Your child should have a varied and sophisticated vocabulary to ensure a strong result on this paper.
English B (Comprehension)
English B is a complex 50 minute assessment that challenges your child with a comprehension followed by a series of questions. Those questions vary in style, but heavily require good inference skills and time management. Vocabulary is also important for this one, so make it a key focus of your preparation!
Assessment Day
The assessment day is a major component of the entrance exam at MGS. Done before the formal written tests, the children are taught unfamiliar topics and assessed to determine genuine capability. Teachers are able to see how your son will perform among his peers and at the pace of a typical MGS day.
Don’t be tempted to complete a large amount of tests in preparation. This is not a good way to prepare and it is likely to make little or no difference to your child’s results.
Focus on bringing up your child’s academic standard in order to successfully gain a place. This way when your child does gain entry, they will continue to thrive when they start.
Reading a variety of good quality classic books will help improve your child’s vocabulary and reading skills.
Familiarise yourself with the format of the exam. Know the types of questions, the time constraints, and any specific instructions.
Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly. Your physical well-being can have a positive impact on your cognitive abilities and concentration.
Practice under exam conditions. This includes timing yourself, avoiding distractions, and creating an environment similar to the actual exam setting.
