Exam intelligence brief
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Gretton School
11+ exam brief for parents: how the process works, how competitive it really is, and what current evidence says about the score profile needed.
Editorial read
No published pass mark or test threshold was found. Official admissions information says learners must be aged 5-19, have a diagnosis of autism, and have an EHCP in place or be in the process of applying for one. Eligibility also depends on Gretton having space in an appropriate class or peer group, and applications are routed via the local authority.
Our view
Specialist independent autism provision for ages 5-19, with day and weekly boarding options.
Best suited to
Autistic learners who can work at or above mainstream levels but need a specialist environment.
Watch out for
Admission depends on autism diagnosis, an EHCP or proposed EHCP, and space in an appropriate class or peer group.
At a glance
The fastest way to understand the pressure, score picture, and process shape.
How hard is it to get in?
IndicativeVery high
This is a selective process, so families should plan on it as a competitive application.
What score matters most?
IndicativeNo official pass mark
Start with no official pass mark as a working guide, but treat it as indicative unless the school publishes a formal threshold.
What is the process?
Still checking1 stage
Followed by assessment day
What should families do first?
IndicativeCheck deadlines now
Confirm dates directly with the school before planning prep around them.
Evidence signal
Sources
31
Official
6
High confidence
68%
Some exam details are still provisional
Where the school does not publish clean thresholds or final offer floors, this brief labels those figures as indicative rather than confirmed.
Provider
Still checkingStill Being Verified
assessment format
Stages
Still checking1 stage
selection process
Typical exam date
Still checkingStill being verified
usual sitting window
Registration deadline
IndicativeCheck school website
latest safe action point
Planning and deadlines
Timeline
Register
Check school site
last safe registration point
Sit the exam
Assessment window
usual test timing
Offers
School offer cycle
school process
What is actually tested
Papers & format
Paper structure still expanding
We have the overall admissions picture for this entry point, but the paper-by-paper exam structure still needs stronger grounded evidence.
Interview and stage design
How the later selection process works
assessment day
How they decide who gets in
Scoring & selection
What the score really means
Use this as a planning guide, not a guaranteed cutoff.
No published pass mark or test threshold was found. Official admissions information says learners must be aged 5-19, have a diagnosis of autism, and have an EHCP in place or be in the process of applying for one. Eligibility also depends on Gretton having space in an appropriate class or peer group, and applications are routed via the local authority.
Competitive range
Range pendingDetailed score-band guidance is still being expanded from the current evidence.
Competition level
IndicativeHigh
how selective this feels
Volatility
Pattern readStable
year-to-year movement
Plain-language interpretation
In plain English: the school does not publish a guaranteed pass mark. Use no official pass mark as a working guide, and read the competitive range band as the point where every extra mark matters.
How selective this really is
Competition
How difficult this feels in practice
Competition metrics are being consolidated from the current evidence pack.
Waiting list
ObservedActive
movement intelligence
Trend
Pattern readStable
recent pattern
Historical trend
No historical offer-score or pass-mark trend data was found.
Waiting-list reality
Official FAQ says open afternoons are in high demand and should be booked as soon as possible, but no verified waiting-list data for places was found.
What strong preparation looks like
Prep roadmap
Strong candidate profile
The profile of stronger candidates is still being expanded from the current evidence base.
Borderline profile
Borderline-candidate guidance is still being refined from the score and waiting-list evidence.
Focus areas to prepare
Common misconceptions
- This is not a score-driven selective admissions process like a grammar school 11+.
- An open afternoon is not the same as an offer of a place.
- Strong exam performance alone may not be enough if interview and overall profile also matter.
- The school does not publish a clean pass mark or offer score; placement depends on SEND eligibility, suitability and space.
What happens after the test
Results & waiting list
Waiting-list intelligence
- Official FAQ says open afternoons are in high demand and should be booked as soon as possible, but no verified waiting-list data for places was found.
- Boarding page states families should ask their local authority to share the relevant paperwork with admissions@grettonschool.com.
What the current score evidence means
No published pass mark or test threshold was found. Official admissions information says learners must be aged 5-19, have a diagnosis of autism, and have an EHCP in place or be in the process of applying for one. Eligibility also depends on Gretton having space in an appropriate class or peer group, and applications are routed via the local authority.
What families commonly say about the process
Parent signals
Practical note
Parent voice is still being expanded for this school and will appear here once the community signal is stronger.
Community signal in review
What this brief is grounded in
Sources & trust
Total sources
Counted31
evidence points
Official sources
Grounded6
school or regulator
High confidence
Still building68%
current signal strength
Data completeness
Usable now60%
exam brief completeness
Trust note
Grounded in 31 evidence points, including 6 official sources. 68% of the current brief is high confidence, with 19% coming from official evidence.
Source mix