Bournemouth School to switch 11+ provider for September 2028 entry
21 September 2026 · The ElevenReady Team
Bournemouth School has confirmed a significant 11+ change for families targeting Year 7 entry in September 2028. The school, part of The Dorset Consortium of Grammar Schools, is moving from GL to a bespoke test provided by Quest Assessments.
According to the school’s admissions information, the change applies from September 2027 for entry into Year 7 in 2028. The new test is set to cover Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning.
What is changing
For parents, the main point is that this is not just a routine date update: it is a change of test provider and format. Families who may have been expecting a GL-style paper for Bournemouth School’s 2028 intake will need to plan for a different assessment structure.
The wording provided by the school states: “From September 2027 (for entry into Year 7 in 2028), our entrance tests will be provided by Quest Assessments.”
Who this affects
This matters for children who will sit the 11+ in autumn 2027 for a place at Bournemouth School in September 2028.
It is especially relevant for families building preparation plans well in advance, because a switch away from GL can affect the balance of practice and the style of questions pupils are likely to meet.
What parents should do now
- Check the entry year carefully: this update is for 2028 entry, not the current admissions round.
- Review preparation materials: if you were assuming a GL format, revisit that plan in light of the move to Quest Assessments.
- Watch the school and consortium admissions pages for any further detail on how the new paper will be administered.
- Focus on the confirmed subjects: Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning are the areas named in the school’s update.
For Dorset-area families, this is the kind of early admissions change that is worth noting now, even if your child will not sit the test until next year.