I’m hoping to hear from parents whose daughters have recently sat the 11+ entrance exams for Blackheath High.
My daughter is currently in Year 5 and has dyslexia. We’re considering Blackheath High for secondary school, and I’ve started looking through some of the GL Assessment sample papers to get a feel for what might be expected.
I have to admit, I’m finding some of the papers quite daunting, particularly the English comprehension. I’ve even struggled to answer some of the questions myself, so I’m wondering how a 10-year-old, particularly one with dyslexia, is expected to manage them under timed conditions!
I’d be really grateful for any insight into what the actual Blackheath High entrance assessments are like. Are they similar in difficulty and format to the GL sample papers? How did your daughters find them, particularly the English paper?
I’d also be interested to hear from anyone whose daughter has dyslexia or other learning differences and has been through the admissions process.
I’m trying to strike a balance between preparing her adequately and not putting her under unnecessary pressure, but I’m finding it difficult to gauge what level she realistically needs to be working towards.
Any experiences or advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!