Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11 Plus: Exam & Preparation Guide
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is a mixed selective grammar school in the London Borough of Bexley. Children applying for Year 7 entry sit the Bexley Selection Test, provided by Quest Assessments and covering verbal ability and English comprehension, numerical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. This guide explains the current test format, what it means for preparation, and how Learning Street’s courses and Bexley mock exams can help your child prepare effectively.
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11 Plus at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| School | Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School |
| Location | Sidcup, London Borough of Bexley |
| School type | Mixed selective grammar school |
| Test | Bexley Selection Test |
| Exam provider | Quest Assessments |
| Exam structure | Two timed multiple-choice booklets |
| Areas tested | Verbal ability and English comprehension, numerical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning |
| Scoring | Age-standardised; verbal 50%, numerical 25%, non-verbal 25% |
Information and Mock Exam Review: The information on this page and Learning Street’s Bexley 11 Plus mock exams are reviewed against the latest reliable information available about the Bexley Selection Test.
Learning Street’s Bexley Packs 1–4 cover English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning using Bexley-specific timings, answer sheets and parent instructions.
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Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11 Plus Exam Format
The Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11 Plus consists of two Quest Assessments multiple-choice booklets testing verbal ability and English comprehension, numerical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
Each booklet is divided into separately timed sections and lasts approximately 50 minutes, plus additional time for instructions.
What Does the Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Exam Format Mean for Preparation?
Children need strong reading and vocabulary, secure Maths, accurate reasoning skills and confidence working within separately timed sections. Verbal preparation is especially important because verbal ability contributes half of the final weighted score.
Preparation should build accuracy and underlying skills first before progressing towards timed Bexley practice and full mocks.
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11 Plus Mock Exams and Practice Papers
Learning Street has developed four Bexley-specific mock exam packs. Each contains two full timed test papers covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with researched timings and separate multiple-choice answer sheets.
Pack 1 | Pack 2 | Pack 3 | Pack 4
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Bexley 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11 Plus Pass Marks and Standardised Scores
There is no permanent fixed Bexley selective mark that should be used as an evergreen target.
Scores are age-standardised and weighted 50% verbal ability, 25% numerical ability and 25% non-verbal ability. Bexley determines the selective standard as part of each year’s process.
Being deemed selective does not automatically guarantee a place at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School because its published admissions criteria are also applied.
How to Prepare for the Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11 Plus
Preparation should develop strong English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning skills before moving towards timed practice.
English Preparation
Children should develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and accurate interpretation of unfamiliar information.
Maths Preparation
Preparation should secure Year 5 Maths, arithmetic fluency and increasingly unfamiliar numerical problem solving.
Verbal Reasoning Preparation
Vocabulary should be developed continuously alongside systematic methods for word, letter, code and logical reasoning questions.
Non-Verbal Reasoning Preparation
Children should learn to analyse changes involving shape, position, rotation, reflection, number and shading systematically.
View the Bexley 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Which Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11 Plus Course Should You Choose?
Learning Street’s current preparation route uses its Complete, Enhance and Boost programmes covering the core English, Maths, Vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning skills needed for Bexley.
| Preparation time | Learning Street route | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30–40+ weeks | Complete | Most comprehensive preparation |
| 15–30 weeks | Enhance | Shorter structured programme |
| 6–15 weeks | Boost | Focused preparation when less time remains |
Complete — 30–40+ Weeks
The Complete GL 11 Plus Programme
Enhance — 15–30 Weeks
Boost — 6–15 Weeks
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Current Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Admissions Information
Children must achieve the Bexley selective standard before they can normally be considered for a place. Meeting that standard does not itself guarantee admission.
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