About Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) is an Outstanding-rated selective girls' grammar school in Newport, Shropshire, admitting 130 girls per year. It is part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership (Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton Consortium). The school has a defined boundary area covering Newport and surrounding areas of Telford, Stafford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton and Wolverhampton.
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) provides an excellent education with high academic standards and a broad curriculum. GCSE 9–7: 76.3%. A-Level A*–B: 75.4%.
About the GL Assessment 11+ Test for Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) is a girls state grammar school in England that uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test to select pupils for Year 7 admission. The school admits approximately 130 Year 7 pupils each September, and applications must be made through your home Local Authority via the Common Application Form (CAF) — never directly to the school.
The GL Assessment 11+ is one of two main 11+ test providers in England (the other being CEM, now retired in many regions). The Shropshire test typically consists of multiple papers covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Scores are standardised against the cohort age distribution, so younger pupils are not disadvantaged. Each school sets its own qualifying mark (pass mark).
For 2027 entry, the GL Assessment test is sat in September 2026 and results are released to parents on Mid-October 2026 — crucially, before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026, giving parents time to consider results before listing school preferences. National Offers Day is Monday 1 March 2027, when Local Authorities issue Year 7 secondary school offers.
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) is academically selective — pupils must achieve the qualifying mark in the 11+ test to be eligible for a place. If applications exceed the published admission number (130 places), the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places. This page is updated each year with the latest verified admissions criteria, key dates and oversubscription rules.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) Admissions Criteria
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) is an Outstanding-rated selective girls' grammar school in Newport, Shropshire, admitting 130 girls per year. It is part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership (Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton Consortium). The school has a defined boundary area covering Newport and surrounding areas of Telford, Stafford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton and Wolverhampton.
- ✓Register at westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk (opens 5th May 2026, closes June 2026 at 4pm).
- ✓Sit two GL Assessment multiple-choice papers (English/VR, NVR, Numerical Reasoning).
- ✓Scores weighted: English & VR 50%, NVR 25%, Maths 25%.
- ✓Achieve the qualifying standardised score set by NGHS.
- ✓Looked-after and previously looked-after children who achieve 95%+ of qualifying score.
- ✓Up to 15 Pupil Premium girls from Telford & Wrekin primary schools who achieve 95%+ of qualifying score.
- ✓Girls within the NGHS boundary area who achieve the qualifying score.
- ✓All other qualifying girls, ranked by score then distance.
- ✓Apply via your Local Authority CAF by 31st October 2026.
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) Oversubscription Criteria
If applications exceed the 130 Year 7 admission number, the Board of Governors / Trust applies the following criteria in priority order. Final ranking uses the standardised score achieved in the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test.
- Looked-after / previously looked-after children (highest priority by law)
- Children who achieve the qualifying mark in the entrance test (above the qualifying standard set by Newport Girls' High School (NGHS))
- Children eligible for Pupil Premium / Free School Meals Entitlement (FSME)
- Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school
- Children with sibling(s) currently attending the school
- Children of staff (where staff member has worked at the school for 2+ years)
- Children ranked by total standardised score (highest first) up to the published admission number
- Tiebreak: distance from home to school (straight-line measurement) for children with equal scores
Key Dates & Deadlines — Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) 2026 Entry
| 📌 Registration opens | May 2026 |
| 📌 Registration closes | late June 2026 (varies by school) |
| 📌 GL Assessment 11+ Entrance Test | September 2026 (English + Maths + Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning) |
| 📌 Test results released | Mid-October 2026 |
| 📌 CAF deadline (apply via Local Authority) | Friday 31 October 2026 |
| 📌 National Offers Day | Monday 1 March 2027 |
How to Apply to Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) via the Common Application Form
Step 1 — Register your child for the GL Assessment 11+ Test
Register through your regional 11+ portal (e.g. Shropshire) when registration opens. Closes late June 2026 (varies by school). There is no fee to sit the GL Assessment test.
Step 2 — Attend an Open Day at Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)
Visit during Year 5 or early Year 6 to meet staff and pupils and decide whether to list this school on your CAF.
Step 3 — Sit the GL Assessment Entrance Test
Your child sits the GL Assessment in September 2026. The test typically covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised scores age-adjusted.
Step 4 — Receive your standardised test results
Test results are released to parents on Mid-October 2026, BEFORE the Common Application Form deadline. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
Step 5 — Complete your Common Application Form (CAF)
List Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) as one of your preferences on the CAF submitted via your home Local Authority (not the school's LA, unless they are the same). You can usually list 3-6 preferences depending on your LA.
Step 6 — Submit the CAF by the deadline
Submit your CAF by Friday 31 October 2026. Late applications are processed only after all on-time applications have been allocated, dramatically reducing your chance of a place.
Step 7 — Receive your school offer on National Offers Day
Offers are issued via your Local Authority on Monday 1 March 2027. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)'s waiting list — managed by the school itself.
GL Assessment Subjects Tested at Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)
NGHS selects through the shared West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test (GL Assessment), sat once for the partner schools — two multiple-choice papers of around 50–60 minutes, age-standardised around an average of about 200.
- English & comprehension: reading, understanding and vocabulary.
- Mathematics: Key Stage 2 arithmetic and problem-solving.
- Verbal & non-verbal reasoning: word-based logic plus pattern and spatial reasoning.
GL Assessment Practice Papers for Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)
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Academic Performance at Newport Girls' High School (GCSE & A-Level Results)
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) is one of the country's leading girls' grammar schools. It was graded Outstanding in every category at its November 2022 Ofsted inspection, and in the December 2025 Sunday Times Parent Power survey it was ranked first in Shropshire and ninth in the West Midlands for student achievement, with strong GCSE and A-Level results.
- GCSE & A-Level: consistently strong results across a broad curriculum.
- Ofsted: rated Outstanding in every category (2022).
- Specialism: specialisms in mathematics and computing.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school's website.
Catchment Area for Newport Girls' High School
Admission to Year 7 is through the shared entrance test of the West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership (NGHS sits within the Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton consortium), set by GL Assessment — so a child sits one test for several partner schools. It is two multiple-choice papers of around 50–60 minutes, each combining sections on English/comprehension, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; results are age-standardised around an average score of about 200, and there is no fixed pass mark. Families register through the partnership's portal and name the school on the Local Authority preference form.
The school has a defined priority catchment, drawing girls from Newport and further afield (Telford, Stafford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton and Wolverhampton), and reserves up to 15 places for Pupil Premium pupils. After children with an EHCP and looked-after children, priority runs through Pupil Premium and catchment categories, with location influencing allocation once the standard is met. Always confirm the current arrangements in the school's admissions booklet.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) is a selective girls' grammar for ages 11–18 in the market town of Newport, Shropshire (in Telford & Wrekin). Opened in 1919 by a group of governesses to provide local girls with a high-quality education, it is a small academy with specialisms in mathematics and computing and a friendly, supportive ethos.
The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and resilience, with pupils involved in leadership roles, enrichment clubs, music, sport and volunteering. For the full list of activities and pastoral arrangements, see the school's own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Newport Girls' High School
How do I apply to Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) for Year 7?
Applications to Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) are made through your home Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) — not directly to the school. Your child must sit the GL Assessment 11+ test (registration closes late June 2026 (varies by school)), then list Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) on the CAF. The CAF deadline is Friday 31 October 2026.
Does Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) use the GL Assessment 11+ test?
Yes — Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test for Year 7 admission, taken in September 2026 (English + Maths + Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning). The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised age-adjusted scores.
What is the pass mark / qualifying score for Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)?
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) sets its own qualifying mark each year. Pupils must score at or above the qualifying mark to be eligible for a place. Final ranking is by total standardised score (highest first) up to the admission number of 130 places.
How many Year 7 places does Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) have?
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) admits 130 Year 7 pupils each September. Demand for places typically exceeds supply, so the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places fairly.
When are GL Assessment results released in 2026?
For 2027 Year 7 entry, GL Assessment test results are released on Mid-October 2026 — before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
When is National Offers Day for Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) in 2027?
National Offers Day for Year 7 secondary school places in England is Monday 1 March 2027. Offers are issued by your home Local Authority — not directly by the school. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)'s waiting list.
Is Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) a state school or fee-paying?
Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) is a state-funded grammar school — there are no tuition fees. As a state grammar, it is academically selective via the GL Assessment 11+ test, but pupils who pass the test do not pay to attend.
How can my child prepare for the Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) 11+ test?
ExamTutor offers a complete GL Assessment 11+ preparation programme including tutor-led practice papers, full video explanations for every question (covering all GL topic areas — English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning), and downloadable resources. Most parents start preparation 12-18 months before the September 11+ test.
Where can I find Newport Girls' High School (NGHS)'s official admissions policy?
The full Admissions Policy for Newport Girls' High School (NGHS) 2027 entry is published on the school's official website. Always check the school's website for the most up-to-date oversubscription criteria, qualifying mark, supplementary forms (if any), and any school-specific application requirements.