Changes to the 11+ Test
The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools have announced a change in test provider from GL to FSCE for entry from September 2028. If your child is preparing for the September 2026 test (2027 entry), nothing changes for you. The existing GL test arrangements remain fully in place, and our preparation programmes, including our 11+ Mock Tests, will continue exactly as planned. There is no reason to change course.
In response to the changes, we have already updated our education programme for 2026/27 onwards. Registration is currently OPEN for our new Online Group Tuition Course for the FSCE Test, which will start in September. In order to make the transition as smooth as possible for parents with children studying for the GL test and parents of children who will be taking the FSCE test, we are currently building a new website that will launch in the summer holidays. The new website will also allow you to book events directly from our website, and we have a new Learning Portal that will be launched for parents & children who will be enrolled on our Group Tuition programme. There will be no changes to our web address and you will be automatically redirected to the new website after launch. There will also be a link to our current GL events that will remain available until after the GL test is sat in September.
In the meantime, please be assured that the information contained on this website is for the GL Test. For any information about the FSCE test, please click the link below. You can also download our free Parents Guide that includes information on the FSCE 11+ Exam and our 2026/27 programme. For more information on our Group Tuition course for the FSCE test, click below.
What we do
Online Group Tuition
We run online tuition courses for children in Year 4 and those in Year 5 from beginners courses to mastering the 11+.
11+ Mock Tests
Our Gloucestershire GL style mock test papers are written by us and include a full report.
Parent/Carer Information Evenings
We believe all parents/carers should have access to high quality information. We don't charge for any of our information evenings!
AND MORE!
We also run masterclasses, summer fun days and other 11+ events so take a look at our full events list to find out more!
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Families attended our events last year
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Of students who attended our events secured a grammar school place
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Years in operation
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My daughter has enjoyed numerous events hosted by Cotswold Education over the past year, including Masterclass sessions via Zoom and mock tests. The Cotswold Education team are so friendly and professional, and they have helped us immensely on our 11+ journey. I have already recommended them to others who are commencing their test preparation for next year.