Changes for 2028 entry
Some of you may have already seen the announcements from the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools that the admissions test provider will be changing from GL to Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) from September 2028 onwards. We will add updates to this page as we find out more.
Last Updated 15/04/2026
Cotswold Education is aware of the recent announcement that the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools (G7) have appointed Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) as their new admissions test provider for entry from September 2028 onwards.
We want to reassure all families that this change will not affect any students currently preparing for September 2027 entry. The existing test arrangements remain in place for these pupils, and our preparation programmes will continue exactly as planned.
The new format, including a proposed move of the test date to the summer term of Year 5, will first apply to children sitting the test in summer 2027 for entry in 2028. As such, there is no immediate impact on the current Year 5 cohort preparing for the next admissions cycle.
We are carefully reviewing all available information about the new FSCE assessments. Our priority is to fully understand the changes and ensure that our resources, teaching and guidance remain aligned with the latest developments. Over the coming months, we will assess how best to adapt our support for future cohorts, ensuring children and parents continue to feel confident, well-prepared and informed throughout the 11+ journey.
However, we are pleased to announce that we have been able to update our current Year 4 Online Course so that it is now focused on skills required for the FSCE test. Find out more by clicking here. Any pupils currently enrolled on the course do not need to do anything.
