Dorset 11 Plus Info

Exam Dates
Dorset exams are usually held within the last week of November. For more information you can contact the schools or the LEA.

Exam Types
Examinations in the Dorset area are made up of two English papers (comprehension and essay), Verbal Reasoning paper and a mathematics paper. All tests are set by NFER and the Verbal and Maths are multiple choice.

Local Education Authorities
Below is a list of authorities that deal with education in the Dorset area.

Poole Borough Council Website
Mr John Nash
Strategic Director (Children's Services)
Tel: 01202 633633
Fax: 01202 633706
Email: j.nash@poole.gov.uk

Bournemouth Borough Council Website
Mr Pratap Deshpande
Director of Education
Tel: 01202 451599
Fax: 01202 456191
Email: pratap.deshpande@bournemouth.gov.uk 
 
Dorset Grammar Schools

Bournemouth
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth School for Girls

Poole
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole Grammar School