St Olave's Grammar School
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefClassAce score intelligence
These are estimates based on community intelligence, historical patterns, and available evidence. They are not official school figures and actual values may vary.
Competition trend intelligence
Legacy admissions context describes the school as consistently highly selective, with estimated pass-mark expectations broadly stable rather than showing a clear upward or downward shift.
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Score banding
11+Offer score trend
Historical trend data is not yet strong enough to show confidently.
Waiting list intelligence
Official FAQ states families may apply to Bromley in-year admissions from January of Year 7 once the waiting list has closed.
Official FAQ states a second round of offers usually takes place during April via the coordinated admissions process.
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
There is no officially published pass mark to aim for.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
Doing well in the first stage does not guarantee an offer.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
This is not a low-prep exam just because it is a state school.
This means there's no single pass mark to aim for. Preparation should focus on performing strongly across all areas rather than targeting a specific number.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
General Entry
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Exact pass mark thresholds never officially published
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Precise weighting between Stage 1 and Stage 2 scores
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Specific marking criteria for creative writing
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Year 7 Entry
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