Upton Court Grammar School

Upton Court Grammar School in Slough, Berkshire uses Slough Consortium (CEM). The assessment tests students under strict standardized timed conditions using multiple-choice optical answer sheets or written papers.

Upton Court Grammar School offers approximately 165 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as 6:1. Admissions criteria: Students must achieve a standardized score of 111 or above in the Slough Consortium 11+ test.

Priority is given to applicants living within the school's catchment area. 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 Slough Consortium portal and list on the CAF. Key dates: Registration Opens: 1 May 2026; Registration Closes: 5 June 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): 19 September 2026; Results to Parents: Mid-October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Focus on CEM style Verbal, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Numerical Reasoning., Practice working under strict time conditions.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the Slough Consortium (CEM) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.