Boys' grammar school · Bournemouth
Bournemouth School 11+ tutoring
Specialist, calm GL Assessment preparation to give your child their best shot at Bournemouth School — tailored, expert, and free of the usual stress.
About the exam
Getting into Bournemouth School
Bournemouth School is a selective boys' grammar school in Bournemouth, and places are competitive. Entry is decided by the GL Assessment 11+, sat near the start of Year 6, covering English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning — all multiple choice.
Scores are age-standardised (so younger boys aren't disadvantaged), and there's no negative marking. Pass marks and catchment arrangements change from year to year, so always check the school's official admissions page for the current details — and we'll tailor your child's preparation to Bournemouth School and any other schools you're considering.
What's tested
The three GL papers
English
Reading comprehension plus spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary — read closely, answer with precision.
Mathematics
KS2 maths applied to problem-solving, with a premium on speed and accuracy.
Verbal Reasoning
Word logic, codes, analogies and letter patterns — the GL question types that reward a trained eye.
Our approach
How we prepare children for Bournemouth School
- A free, honest assessment — We start by seeing exactly where your child stands across the three GL papers — and tell you honestly what's realistic.
- A plan built for Bournemouth School — A tailored programme targeting the gaps that matter, paced to your timeline and exam date.
- Real exam technique — Timing, answer-sheet practice, eliminate-and-guess, and managing nerves — the things that win marks beyond knowledge.
- Full mock exams — Realistic, timed mocks so the real day feels familiar — most children stumble on nerves, not knowledge.
Ask about Atlas Summit, our five-day summer intensive built for the run-up to the September exam — five days of teaching, a full mock, and a parent debrief with a written Exam-Ready Plan.
- Enhanced DBS-checked
- GL Assessment specialists
- Free first assessment
- In person & online
Aiming for Bournemouth School?
Start with a free, no-obligation assessment — we'll show you exactly where your child stands and the best path to Bournemouth School.
Bournemouth School 11+ FAQs
Questions, answered
Which exam does Bournemouth School use?
Bournemouth School selects using the GL Assessment 11+, which tests English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. All questions are multiple choice.
When is the Bournemouth School 11+ exam?
The exam is sat near the start of Year 6 (early in the autumn term), with registration usually the summer before. Always confirm the current dates on the school's admissions page.
How do you prepare children for Bournemouth School?
We start with a free assessment, build a plan tailored to your child across all three GL papers, and prepare them with real exam questions, timed practice and full mock exams — calmly, and in good time.
Do you offer in-person and online tuition?
Both. We tutor in person across Bournemouth, Poole and Parkstone, and online by interactive whiteboard. Many Bournemouth families mix the two.