Get your child ready for the Marling School entrance exam with free 11+ practice papers and mock tests. Download a printable practice paper for each subject the school tests — every paper is written in the GL Assessment style from our own question bank and comes with a full answer key, so you can mark it at home. Below you'll also find the Marling School exam format, key dates and how to prepare. These are original practice papers in the style of the exam, never reproductions of the real test.
✔ Exam details verified September 2026 · papers generated for September 2028 entry
Does Marling School publish 11+ past papers?
Marling School does not publish past 11+ papers. Its exam is set by GL Assessment, which keeps live papers confidential and instead publishes short familiarisation booklets showing the question styles and answer sheet. The closest you can get is a practice paper written to the GL format — like the free papers on this page — alongside any sample questions the school itself shares on its admissions page.
Check the Marling School admissions page for any familiarisation material the school itself provides.
Free Marling School practice papers by subject
4 papers for September 2028 entry — one per subject Marling School tests, each with a full answer key. Print it, sit it to the clock, then mark it together. Create a free account (no card) and your first paper is free.
Marling School 11+ Maths practice paper
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Marling School 11+ English practice paper
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Marling School 11+ Verbal Reasoning practice paper
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Marling School 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning practice paper
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The Marling School 11+ exam at a glance
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| How it's sat | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Consortium | Gloucestershire Grammar Schools |
| Location | Stroud · Gloucestershire · South West |
| Catchment | Out of county applications are accepted. The page also mentions widening access support for Pupil Premium families via free Atom Learning preparation resources, but no catchment area or priority area is stated. |
| Places (Year 7) | approx. 150 |
A GL Assessment paper across Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Balanced practice across all four.
⏱️ Timing: Standard timed sections — build steady accuracy across every subject.
See the full Marling School 11+ guide — catchment, admissions & official links →
Marling School 11+ key dates
| Registration opens | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 12 Sep 2026 |
For 2028 entry, the site says the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test will have a new provider and the test date will be brought forward to the latter part of the summer term of Year 5. The general admissions text says registration is in the summer of Year 5 and the test is taken in Year 6, but this conflicts with the dated 2028 update. For 2027 entry, registration had been open from 2026-05-18 to 2026-06-26 and the test was on 2026-09-12; results were emailed in mid-October; CAF deadl
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About Marling School
Marling School is a boys grammar school in Stroud, Gloucestershire for ages 11-16. It has with a sixth form.
Marling School is a non-fee paying, selective grammar school for boys aged 11-16 with a co-educational sixth form. Year 7 applicants must sit the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools' Entrance Test and gain a qualifying rank.
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Marling School admissions, catchment & how to apply
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement — Out of county applications are accepted. The page also mentions widening access support for Pupil Premium families via free Atom Learning preparation resources, but no catchment area or priority area is stated. |
|---|---|
| Register for the test | 18 May 2026 → 26 Jun 2026 |
| Test date (typical) | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Secondary application | Name the school on your local authority's Common Application Form by the national deadline of 31 October in Year 6 — registering for the test alone is not an application. |
Registration for the entrance test is separate from the council application, and the test is sat in the autumn of Year 6 (usually September), with results before the 31 October deadline so families can rank their choices. The definitive rules are in the school's own admissions policy: Marling School admissions page.
What score does your child need for Marling School?
Marling School does not publish a fixed pass mark. GL Assessment converts each raw score into an age-standardised score (roughly 69–141, with 100 as the average for the age group), and the school sets its qualifying line each year from how that year's applicants perform — so the bar moves with the cohort and the number of places. As a rough readiness signal, children who go on to qualify are usually scoring consistently high on timed practice papers across every subject, not just their strongest one. ElevenReady's readiness score tracks exactly that for this school.
How to prepare for the Marling School 11+
- Start early and build the basics. Begin in Year 4 or 5 so there's time to master each subject before adding exam pressure. Little and often beats last-minute cramming.
- Practise each subject with real question types. Use the free papers above to get familiar with GL Assessment-style maths, english, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning questions and how they're worded.
- Find and fix the weak spots. Mark each paper, look for the topics that trip your child up, and give those extra focused practice rather than repeating what they already know.
- Sit full papers under timed conditions. Closer to the exam, work to the clock so pace and stamina feel normal on the day.
- Keep it calm and encouraging. Confidence matters as much as content — celebrate progress and keep sessions short and positive.
Know exactly how ready your child is for Marling School
The free papers are a great start — but marking them yourself only tells you so much. ElevenReady turns everyday practice into a clear, honest picture of your child's readiness for Marling School:
- A transparent readiness score for this school's exam — Developing → On Track → Strong → Exam Ready.
- A second set of every subject paper plus full timed mixed mock exams that feel like the real GL Assessment paper.
- An adaptive practice programme that spots weak topics, teaches them, and builds a weekly plan up to exam day.
- Thousands of questions, step-by-step explanations, and progress your whole family can see.
Marling School past papers & mock tests — your questions answered
Does Marling School publish 11+ past papers?
Marling School does not publish past 11+ papers. Its exam is set by GL Assessment, which keeps live papers confidential and instead publishes short familiarisation booklets showing the question styles and answer sheet. The closest you can get is a practice paper written to the GL format — like the free papers on this page — alongside any sample questions the school itself shares on its admissions page.
Are these Marling School mock tests free?
Yes — one full sample paper for each subject the school tests, with answers, free and with no account needed.
What 11+ exam does Marling School use?
Marling School sits a GL Assessment-style 11+ exam for September 2028 entry. Our papers are written in that style from our own question bank — practice papers, never copies of the real exam. Always confirm the exact format with the school.
Which subjects should my child practise?
The exam covers Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Download a paper for each above.
How do I get more Marling School mock papers?
ElevenReady members get a second set of every subject paper, full timed mixed mock exams, and an adaptive programme that tracks readiness for this school. Start a free trial to unlock them.
Mock tests for other schools
Looking at more than one school? Compare the Marling School 11+ guide, browse every school in Gloucestershire, or see free 11+ practice papers for every school — each has its own free papers.
ElevenReady is an independent 11+ preparation service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Marling School. Exam information is believed correct at the time of publishing (last verified 24 Sep 2026) — always confirm details with the school directly.