St Anselm's College
Prenton, Merseyside, North West · CH43 1UQ
A Roman Catholic grammar school for boys in Prenton, St Anselm's College combines selective entry with a clear faith ethos. With 985 pupils against a capacity of 1,026, it runs close to full while retaining a little room. Entry is at 11 through the Wirral Admissions Test consortium, making it part of a coordinated local selective system rather than a standalone test. The school suits academically able boys whose families value a Catholic foundation alongside strong results.
985
Pupils
156
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 985
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.6
- Location
- Prenton, Merseyside, North West
- Website
- http://www.st-anselms.com/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Wirral Admissions Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 156
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
15 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
57.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
76%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 57.2 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 76% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Selection is via GL Assessment papers in Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, so confident numeracy and reasoning matter at entry. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 19.6 is fairly typical for the sector.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 3.35%
- EHC plans
- 1.12%
- English as additional language
- 8.3%
- Free school meals
- 11.8%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A high-performing Catholic boys' grammar where entry runs through the Wirral consortium and outcomes comfortably outpace national averages.
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St Anselm's College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Anselm's College located?
St Anselm's College is located at Manor Hill, Prenton, CH43 1UQ.
What type of school is St Anselm's College?
St Anselm's College is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does St Anselm's College test in the 11+?
St Anselm's College tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does St Anselm's College use for the 11+?
St Anselm's College's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the St Anselm's College 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the St Anselm's College 11+ exam is on 15 September 2026.
How do I apply to St Anselm's College?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are St Anselm's College 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, St Anselm's College releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does St Anselm's College belong to?
St Anselm's College is part of the Wirral Admissions Test consortium.
How many places does St Anselm's College offer?
St Anselm's College has a published admission number of 156 places.
How many pupils attend St Anselm's College?
St Anselm's College has approximately 985 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.