Beyond the 11+: How Glendower’s Post-Exam Programme Prepares Girls for Life

At Glendower, we are immensely proud of our girls’ outstanding 11+ results. Each year, our Year 6 pupils approach their exams with determination, grace, and good humour throughout the Autumn Term. But while exam success is important, it’s only one part of their journey. What truly sets Glendower apart is what comes next: our unique Post 11+ Programme, designed to inspire, challenge, and prepare our girls for life far beyond the classroom.

A Curriculum Designed for the Future

Once the pressure of exams is behind them, our girls enter a new phase of learning. The Spring and Summer Terms are dedicated to broadening horizons, deepening skills, and nurturing the personal qualities that will serve them at senior school and beyond. Our Post 11+ Programme offers a carefully curated blend of workshops, trips, and real-world experiences that extend well beyond traditional academic study.

Growing Independence and Resilience

From adventurous bushcraft challenges to team-based code breaking, our girls are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones. These activities help build resilience, problem-solving skills, and independence – qualities that will empower them to adapt confidently to the demands of senior school.

Fostering Entrepreneurship and Creativity

We also believe in sparking initiative and encouraging creativity. Through projects that simulate real-world challenges, girls explore entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. They learn how to collaborate, take risks, and think boldly – skills that will benefit them in every area of life.

Enriching Cultural Appreciation

Alongside practical challenges, the programme opens doors to cultural exploration. Whether it’s theatre trips, museum visits, or a journey to the ‘magic kingdom’, these experiences broaden perspectives, ignite curiosity, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the arts and global culture.

Preparing Young Women of the World

At its heart, the Post 11+ Programme is about preparing our girls not just for senior school, but for life as confident, capable, and compassionate young women. By offering a breadth of experiences in their final months at Glendower, we ensure they leave us not only with excellent results but also with the independence, resilience, and self-belief they need to flourish in the years ahead.

The journey after exams is just as important as the exams themselves. At Glendower, we make sure it’s a time of growth, discovery, and joy. See what our Year 6 leavers got up to as part of their Post 11+ Programme in our gallery below!