Marling School
Stroud, GL5 4HE
Boys
Ofsted: Good
A boys' grammar school with strong academic traditions.
Key Information
School Type
Boys
Age Range
11-18
Sixth Form
Yes
Year 7 Places
~150
Founded
1887
DfE Number
916/5403
Ofsted Rating
Good
Last inspected: 2019
11+ Admissions
Exam Board: GL Assessment
GL Assessment is the most widely used 11+ test provider in England. Tests are multiple-choice format and assess English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. GL tests follow a structured, predictable format which can make preparation more straightforward. Since CEM stopped offering paper-based 11+ tests in 2023, GL has become the dominant exam board.
English
Mathematics
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Key Dates for Gloucestershire
Registration Opens
May (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Late June (estimated)
Test Date
Mid-September (estimated)
School Application Deadline
31st October