Stroud High School confirms FSCE 11+ change for September 2028 entry

14 September 2026 · The ElevenReady Team

Stroud High School in Gloucestershire has confirmed a significant change to its 11+ admissions test for families targeting Year 7 entry in September 2028.

According to ElevenReady’s verified school directory, the school, as part of the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools (G7), is moving from GL to FSCE as its admissions test provider. The new test is due to be completed in July 2027 for pupils applying for entry in September 2028.

For parents, the main point is that this is not just a provider name change. Stroud High School’s information says the assessment’s main focus will be Maths and English, with an opportunity for children to demonstrate passion for learning through foundation subjects.

That means families with younger children now have clearer information about the likely shape of the test for the 2028 entry round. It also helps distinguish between cohorts: this change affects children who will sit the test in 2027, not those applying earlier.

What parents should do now

Check your child’s cohort carefully so you know whether the 2028-entry change applies to you.
Update your preparation plan to reflect a stronger focus on Maths and English rather than assuming the previous GL format will continue.
Watch for further detail from the school and the G7 group on how the FSCE assessment will be administered.

The school’s published wording states: “The grammar schools in Gloucestershire are delighted to be working with the Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) to provide the entrance test to be completed in July 2027 for entry in September 2028.”

For Gloucestershire families, this is one of the more important admissions developments to note early, because a change in test provider can affect how children prepare and what parents should expect from the application timeline.