Borden Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Borden Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
Quest Assessments
Places (Year 7)
150
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
HealthyAbout Borden Grammar School
Borden Grammar School is a welcoming community where pupils feel genuinely safe and supported. Strong relationships between staff and students create a confident, settled atmosphere, and teachers guide pupils with high expectations and genuine care for their futures. Behaviour is excellent throughout the school, with even the youngest pupils showing impressive maturity and focus in their learning. Parents speak highly of how their children thrive here, with specialist teachers delivering a broad curriculum that encourages regular reading and builds detailed knowledge over time. The school also places real emphasis on personal development, covering relevant topics that prepare pupils thoughtfully for life beyond the classroom.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
928
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 23/11/2021
Academic Performance
Attainment 8
63.2
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
83.1%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Four paper-based tests: verbal ability, numerical/mathematical reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and English
Admissions
Student Demographics
11.1%
Free School Meals
10.2%
English as Additional Language
0.86%
EHCP
2.05%
SEN Support