St Michael's Catholic Grammar School

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School in North Finchley, London uses GL Assessment & School's Own. 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.

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School offers approximately 128 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Applicants must pass the entrance tests in Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning, English, and Maths.

Priority is given to baptised Catholic girls with a Certificate of Catholic Practice. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Complete the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and the Local Authority CAF. Key dates: Registration Opens: June 2026; Entrance Exam: September 2026; Local Authority Application Deadline: 31st October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Familiarise with the relevant 11+ test format (CEM/GL/Kent Test)., Practice working accurately under time pressure.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment & School's Own format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.