St Anselm's College
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

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Grammar SchoolMerseyside, North West8 days until registration opens

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

19.6:1

Stretched

School Size

985 pupils

About St Anselm's College

St Anselm's College is a welcoming Catholic boys' school in Prenton where pupils thrive as part of what staff and students describe as a close-knit "family" community. The school sets high academic expectations, with all pupils studying at least one modern foreign language at GCSE, and sixth formers benefit from particularly expert teaching and detailed feedback. Personal development is a real strength here — pupils enjoy an exceptional range of enrichment activities spanning sport, music, languages, art and debating, helping them grow into confident, articulate young people. Strong relationships between staff and families, combined with excellent careers guidance, ensure boys are well-prepared for their next steps.

Subjects Tested

MathsVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

985

Total pupils

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

57.2

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

75.5%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
985 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1Stretched
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Consortium
Wirral

Student Demographics

11.8%

Free School Meals

8.3%

English as Additional Language

1.12%

EHCP

3.35%

SEN Support

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