Information and familiarisation materials, so your child can show themselves at their best.
Guidance for The Grammar School at Leeds Assessment
Information and familiarisation materials, so your child can show themselves at their best.

The GSAL Quest assessment is computer-based, covering three subjects over 60 minutes:
Applicants will also complete a 20 minute handwritten Creative Writing exercise.
Sections are largely multiple choice and do not require typing or keyboard skills. The assessment adapts in difficulty based on your child's answers, except in English where the difficulty is fixed.
The GSAL Quest assessment at 16+ is also computer-based, covering three subjects over 55 minutes:
Applicants will also complete a 20 minute handwritten Creative Writing exercise.
Sections are largely multiple choice and do not require typing or keyboard skills. The assessment adapts in difficulty based on your child's answers, except in English where the difficulty is fixed.


Click below to complete a familiarisation test for The Grammar School at Leeds. You'll see examples of the style of questions your child might see in the assessment.
This is a chance for your child to see how the assessment works, and build familiarity with how to answer questions.
Quest Assessments is an exam provider used by schools across the UK and internationally.
Our assessments are designed to ensure that schools can accurately identify the students who will thrive at their school. They are interesting, engaging assessments that allow candidates to show themselves at their best.


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