Kesteven and Sleaford High School

Kesteven and Sleaford High School in Sleaford, Lincolnshire uses GL Assessment (Lincolnshire Consortium). The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Kesteven and Sleaford High School offers approximately 128 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as Moderate. Admissions criteria: Admission based on reaching the qualifying standard in the 11+ exam.

Sleaford and surrounding areas. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register via the Lincolnshire Consortium and complete the CAF. Key dates: Open Evening: Summer 2026; Registration Deadline: June 2026 (for 2027 entry); Exam Dates: September 2026 (Verbal & Non-Verbal). Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Focus on Verbal Reasoning, Focus on Non-Verbal Reasoning, Consistent practice with GL Assessment format. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment (Lincolnshire Consortium) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.