Kendrick School 11+
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How to get into Kendrick School
Kendrick School is a selective secondary school in Berkshire. To get into Kendrick School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Kendrick School with all the important information you need to know.
Admission Requirements
Kendrick School is a high-achieving selective school for girls aged 11 to 18 located in Reading, Berkshire. Children born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2026 (see key dates).
The school offers 128 places annually [1]. The school operates a strict catchment area system with Priority Area 1 and Priority Area 2.
Priority Area 1 includes postcodes RG1, RG2 0, RG2 6, RG2 7, RG2 8, RG30 1, RG30 2, RG30 3, RG30 4, RG30 6, RG31 4, RG31 5, RG31 6, RG31 7, RG4 5, RG4 6, RG4 7, RG4 8, RG5 3, RG6 1, RG6 5, RG6 6, RG6 7. Priority Area 2 includes RG2 9, RG4 9, RG5 4, RG6 3, RG6 4, RG7, RG8, RG9, RG10, RG12, RG27 0, RG40, RG41, RG42, RG45, GU17 0, GU46, GU47, SL6 3, SL6 4, SL6 5, SL6 6.
Children must be living permanently at an address within the designated area on 31st August 2025 and still living there when they start school in September 2026 to be considered. The school strongly advises parents who live outside of their designated area NOT to register their child to sit their test.
Application Process
Families must complete two separate applications. First, they need to register their child for the Kendrick School Admission Test by completing the online registration form on the school website. The purpose of registration is for children to take the entrance test, not apply for a place at Kendrick School.
Online registration for the 2025 exam opens on Thursday 1st May on the website of Kendrick School and closes at midnight on Tuesday 1st July 2025 (see key dates). Applicants will be sent the test day arrangements and session time by email no later than Friday 18th July 2025 (see key dates).
Families must then name the school as one of their preferred schools on the secondary school Common Application Form. This will be available on their home council website from early September and must be submitted by 31st October 2025 (see key dates). If families live outside Reading, they must apply through their own Local Authority - even if their child currently attends a Reading primary school.
In whichever year families are applying, they can name up to 6 schools on their CAF. For more specific contact information, families should refer to the school information section.
Examination Information
The exam will take place on Friday 19th September 2025 (see key dates) and families will receive their child's results in mid-October. The provider for the Kendrick School 11+ exam changed in September 2023 from CEM to GL Assessment.
The 11 plus exam for entry to Kendrick School consists of two one-hour papers with a short break between them. All the questions are multiple-choice and cover four subjects: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. There is no creative writing element to the admission tests.
Children's answers will be totalled together and converted into a standardised age score which takes into account their age in years and months at the time of taking the test to ensure that younger children aren't disadvantaged. All children's standardised age scores are then put into a rank order, from highest to lowest, and Kendrick School allocates places based on this list.
Oversubscription Criteria
The school makes offers from the list following this priority order, where each category is ranked by score. Children who live within Priority Area 1 or 2 and receive either the pupil premium or service premium receive priority.
Offers are then made to children who live within Priority Area 1 or 2, until 96 places have been filled. After this, 32 places are offered in this order until all places have been offered. The final category includes students whose home address is not in the designated area of the school.
Passing the 11 plus doesn't guarantee that children will be allocated a place at their preferred school, as many grammar schools are often oversubscribed with qualified children. It is extremely challenging to secure entry to Kendrick School, with over 8 girls applying for every place.
Preparation Guidance
It's important to build a good knowledge base before the 11 plus using a 'little and often' approach when learning is key - brains encode new information more effectively when dealing with smaller 'chunks' of information. For children aged 10-11, child psychologists recommend regular study sessions of 20-30 minutes.
In Year 6, most children can only maintain their concentration for half an hour at a time, so families should approach 11+ revision sessions realistically and split study sessions into short, manageable blocks. The Kendrick School entrance exams place a large emphasis on reasoning.
The most useful way to prepare for Kendrick School's 11+ entrance exam is to use practice tests to familiarise children with the exam content and format, which can help children to build their confidence and improve their performance in the exam. For free preparation resources, families can visit our practice papers section.
If children encounter problems with time management, families should introduce practice exam papers into their study routine. For professional tutoring guidance, families can explore our tutoring recommendations.
Practical Advice
On exam day, candidates are expected to bring the equipment they would normally need for examinations: pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, mathematical equipment such as calculator, protractor and a compass. No phones or watches are allowed.
If Kendrick School is a child's first choice, they might feel undue pressure to perform well in the 11+ exam, however by learning how to study for the 11 Plus exam, children should be able to approach the exam with confidence. Families should maintain realistic expectations and ensure their child gets adequate rest before the exam.
There is no longer a score sharing agreement in place with Slough and therefore, if children are applying for both Kendrick and Slough, they will need to sit both the Kendrick and Slough Consortium exams. Families should consider alternative grammar schools in Berkshire as backup options.
For specific admissions queries or contact information, families should refer to the school information section. For more information, families can email admissions@kendrick.reading.sch.uk [1].
Kendrick School 11+ Information
In order to get into Kendrick School, children need to pass the Kendrick School 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Kendrick School 11+ Subjects & Structure
The Kendrick School 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- English
- Maths
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-verbal Reasoning
The 11 plus exam for Kendrick School, provided by GL Assessment, is a rigorous assessment designed to evaluate the academic abilities of children seeking admission. The exam comprises two one-hour papers, with a brief intermission between them. All questions are presented in a multiple-choice format, covering four key subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-verbal Reasoning.
The English section assesses the child's grasp of the subject matter taught up to the beginning of Year 6, including reading comprehension, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Similarly, the Maths section evaluates the child's understanding of the national curriculum content up to the start of Year 6, covering aspects of number, measurement, geometry, and statistics. Children may encounter unfamiliar problem-solving scenarios that require them to apply their mathematical skills.
Verbal Reasoning involves problem-solving using written information, such as letters, symbols, numbers, and words. This section examines word production, usage, and the relationships between them, as well as the ability to solve sequences using written information. Non-verbal Reasoning, on the other hand, focuses on problem-solving using abstract information, such as shapes and diagrams. Children must identify common features and relationships between shapes and sequences of shapes. Some questions may involve codes, requiring the matching of shape features with letters.
Kendrick School 11+ Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Kendrick School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Kendrick School 11+ Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Kendrick School 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Kendrick School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Key Dates for the Kendrick School 11+ Entrance Tests
Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Kendrick School) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
|---|---|---|
| 29/04/2025 | Kendrick School Open Day | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 30/04/2025 | Kendrick School Open Day | |
| 01/05/2025 | Registration Opens For The Kendrick School 11+ Exam | |
| 01/07/2025 | Registration Closes For The Kendrick School 11+ Exam | |
| 19/09/2025 | Kendrick School 11+ Exam | |
| Late October | National Deadline To Apply For Secondary School Places | |
| 02/03/2026 | National Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Kendrick School as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Kendrick School
As the Kendrick School 11+ entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
Private 11+ Tutors for the Kendrick School 11+ Tests
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11+ Past Papers for Kendrick School
Unfortunately, Kendrick School has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use However, you can use 11+ practice papers from other exam boards (such as GL Assessment, CEM and CSSE) to help your child prepare.
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Kendrick School 11+ Ensure you double-check with Kendrick School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Kendrick School 11+ to get into Kendrick School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Kendrick School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Kendrick School 11+.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Kendrick School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by CGP
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Kendrick School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Kendrick School ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by 11+ For You
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by Examberry
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "Examberry".
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by Independent Junction
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by IPS
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
11+ Practice Papers for Kendrick School by Schofield & Sims
These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
School Information
Below you will find further information about Kendrick School together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5BN |
|---|---|
| School Website | https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01189015859 |
| Email Address | admissions@kendrick.reading.sch.uk |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Total Year 7 Places | 128 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 865 (865 Girls / 0 Boys) |
| Headteacher | Ms Christine Kattirtzi |
Kendrick School is a girls only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 865 pupils attend Kendrick School and it's led by the Headteacher, Ms Christine Kattirtzi.
Kendrick School Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Kendrick School was last inspected by Ofsted on 08/11/2022 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 12/01/2023, declaring that the school was 'Outstanding'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 08/11/2022 | 1 | 12/01/2023 | Outstanding | Full Report |
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Ofsted Report Summary
Kendrick School was inspected by Ofsted on 8 November 2022 and received an Outstanding rating in all areas. The school demonstrated exceptional performance in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision.
The inspection report highlights the school's outstanding quality of education, which is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the teaching staff. The school's approach to behaviour and attitudes was also deemed outstanding, creating a positive learning environment that fosters student growth and success. Additionally, the school's commitment to personal development was recognized as outstanding, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for life beyond the classroom.
The leadership and management at Kendrick School were also rated as outstanding, demonstrating the effectiveness of the school's governance and strategic direction. Finally, the sixth form provision was deemed outstanding, providing students with excellent opportunities for further education and personal growth.
GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Kendrick School for the 2022-23 academic year.
| GCSE Subjects Offered |
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| A-Level Subjects Offered |
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Kendrick School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design | 19 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Art & Design (Textiles) | 7 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Biology | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 64 |
| Business Studies:Single | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 17 | 22 | 43 |
| Chemistry | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | 15 | 69 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 |
| English Language | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 30 |
| English Literature | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 11 | 26 | 56 |
| D&T Food Technology | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| French | 42 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 20 |
| Geography | 76 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 7 | 21 | 44 |
| German | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 33 |
| History | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 12 | 28 |
| Latin | 29 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Mathematics | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 7 | 32 | 60 |
| Music | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Physics | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 64 |
| Religious Studies | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 12 | 16 |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | 10 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Art and Design | 11 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Biology | 74 | - | 2 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 24 | |||
| Chemistry | 92 | - | 5 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 21 | |||
| Economics | 39 | - | - | - | 1 | 15 | 14 | 9 | |||
| English Literature | 15 | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | |||
| Geography | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 7 | |||
| German | 10 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | |||
| History | 20 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | |||
| Logic / Philosophy | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics | 102 | - | 2 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 34 | 41 | |||
| Mathematics (Further) | 30 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11 | |||
| Physics | 38 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 11 | |||
| Sociology | 21 | - | - | - | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | |||
FAQ
Is Kendrick School hard to get into?
Yes, Kendrick School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Kendrick School a private school?
No, Kendrick School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Kendrick School free?
Yes, Kendrick School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Kendrick School won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Kendrick School?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Kendrick School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is Kendrick School a girls-only school?
Yes, Kendrick School is a girls-only school.
