Key Dates for All Grammar Schools

Berkshire Grammar School 11+ Entrance Examinations (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for 11+ entrance examinations for grammar schools in Reading and Slough, Berkshire.

Reading Grammar Schools:

Key Dates for Reading Schools:

  • Wednesday, 25th March 2026: Online 11+ registration opens

  • Midnight, Sunday, 17th May 2026: Registration closes

  • Sunday, 12th July 2026: Sporting aptitude assessment (if applicable)

  • Wednesday, 15th July 2026: 11+ test for SEN applicants

  • Thursday, 16th July 2026: 11+ test for day & boarding applicants

  • Mid-October 2026: Results released (approximate)

Slough Grammar Schools (Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools):
Key Dates for Slough Schools:
  • Important Notes:

    • All 11+ exams take place in 2026 for September 2027 entry.

    • Dates marked TBC are not yet officially confirmed and may change.

    • Slough grammar schools use a shared 11+ test administered by the Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools.

    • Parents must register through the Slough Consortium, not individual Slough schools.

    • Reading Girls’ School is partially selective and has a separate selective stream test.

    • Passing the 11+ test does not guarantee a place; allocations depend on school oversubscription criteria.

    • Parents must still submit a Local Authority secondary school application by the October deadline, even if the 11+ test is passed.

    • Always check official school and council websites for the most up-to-date information.

Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) Consortium 11+ Entrance Examination (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, which is used for admissions to the following grammar schools:

  • Aylesbury Grammar School

  • Aylesbury High School

  • Beaconsfield High School

  • Burnham Grammar School

  • Chesham Grammar School

  • Dr Challoner’s Grammar School

  • Dr Challoner’s High School

  • John Hampden Grammar School

  • Royal Grammar School

  • The Royal Latin School

  • Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

  • Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School

  • Wycombe High School

Key Dates

Registration

Examinations

  • Tuesday, 8th September 2026: Buckinghamshire 11+ Practice Test.

  • Thursday, 10th September 2026: Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (11+).

Results and Applications

  • Friday, 9th October 2026: Parents receive results from the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test.

  • Saturday, 31st October 2026: Secondary school common application deadline (CAF).

  • Monday, 1st March 2027: National school offers day.

Important Notes

  • The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test is a common test used by all listed grammar schools within the TBGS Consortium.

  • Always refer to the official Buckinghamshire Council website for the most accurate and up-to-date information:
    https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/grammar-schools-and-transfer-testing-11-plus/

  • Children attending a state-funded Buckinghamshire primary school are automatically registered and will sit the tests in their primary school unless otherwise notified.

  • Out-of-county and non-partner school children must register before the deadline.

  • Test results are typically emailed in early October 2026.

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) Penrith 11+ Entrance Examination (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examination taking place in 2026 for September 2027 entry to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) Penrith, Cumbria.

Key Dates
Registration:

• Friday, 1st May 2026: QEGS Penrith 11+ registration opens.                          
•Friday, 10th July 2026: QEGS Penrith 11+ registration closes.

Registration is completed directly with the school via the official admissions page:
https://qegspenrith.education/admissions/

Examinations:

• Thursday, 17 September 2026: 11+ examination day. (expected / provisional)

The entrance examination is normally held on a weekday in mid-September. Exact arrangements are confirmed by the school after registration closes.

Results and Applications:

  • Mid-October 2026: Parents receive 11+ examination results (expected / provisional)

  • Saturday, 31st October 2026: Secondary school common application deadline 

  • Monday, 1 March 2027: National school offers day
    https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-secondary-school-place

Important Notes:

  • Dates marked (expected / provisional) are based on previous years and may change.

  • QEGS Penrith operates its own independent 11+ testing process.

  • Passing the 11+ test does not guarantee a place; parents must also apply via the Local Authority.

  • Always check the official school website for the latest updates:
    https://qegspenrith.education/

Colyton Grammar School 11+ Entrance Examination (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examination for Colyton Grammar School in East Devon, with exams held in 2026 for September 2027 entry.

Key Dates:
Registration:

  • Monday, 30th March 2026: 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)

  • Early September 2026: 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Examinations:

  • Saturday, 12th September 2026: 11+ exam day. (expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:

  • Mid-October 2026: Parents receive exam results. (expected / provisional)

  • Friday, 30th October 2026: Secondary school common application deadline.

  • Monday, 1st March 2027: National school offers day.

Important Notes:

  • “Early September 2026” and “Mid-October 2026” indicate general timeframes.

  • Colyton Grammar School operates its own independent 11+ admissions process.

  • Always check the official Colyton Grammar School website for the most accurate and up-to-date information. 

Dorset Grammar Schools Consortium 11+ Entrance Examination (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the Dorset 11+ entrance examination, which is used for admissions to the following grammar schools:

• Bournemouth School
• Bournemouth School for Girls
• Parkstone Grammar School
• Poole Grammar School

Key Dates
Registration:

  • April 2026: Dorset 11+ registration opens (expected / provisional)

  • Early September 2026: Dorset 11+ registration closes (expected / provisional)

Registration is completed via the local authority:
https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/grammar-schools

Examinations:

  • Saturday, mid-September 2026: Dorset 11+ exam day (expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:

  1. October 2026: Parents receive Dorset 11+ results (expected / provisional)

  2. Friday, 30th October 2026: Secondary school common application deadline

  3. Monday, 1st March 2027: National school offers day
    https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-secondary-school-place

Important Notes:

    • The Dorset 11+ is a common test used by all listed grammar schools within the consortium.

    • Dates marked (expected / provisional) are based on previous years and may change.

    • Always refer to the BCP Council grammar schools page for the most up-to-date information.

Essex Grammar School 11+ Entrance Examinations (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for grammar schools in Essex, with exams held in 2026 for September 2027 entry:

  • Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS)

  • Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)

Key Dates:
Registration:

  • April 2026: CCHS entrance test registration opens (expected / provisional)
    https://www.cchs.co.uk/admissions/

  • May 2026: CSSE 11+ registration opens (expected / provisional)
    (Visit)

  • June 2026: CCHS entrance test registration closes (expected / provisional)

  • June 2026: CSSE 11+ registration closes (expected / provisional)

Examinations:

  • Early September 2026: CCHS entrance test (expected / provisional)

  • Mid-September 2026: CSSE 11+ exam day (expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:
Important Notes:

  • Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS) has its own separate entrance test.

  • CSSE represents a group of grammar schools that share a common 11+ exam.

  • Dates marked (expected / provisional) are based on previous years and may change.

  • Always check the official school and consortium websites for the latest information.

Gloucestershire Grammar Schools 11+ Entrance Examination (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test, which is used for admissions to the following grammar schools:

• Denmark Road High School
• Marling School
• Pate’s Grammar School
• Ribston Hall High School
• Sir Thomas Rich’s School
• Stroud High School
• The Crypt School

Key Dates
Registration:

  • May 2026: Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test registration opens (expected / provisional)

  • June 2026: Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test registration closes (expected / provisional)

Registration is completed via Gloucestershire County Council:  www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

Examinations:

  • Saturday, mid-September 2026: Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test (expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:
Important Notes:

• The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test is a common test used by all listed grammar schools.
• “Mid-October 2026” indicates a general timeframe.
• Parents must complete both the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form for a valid application.
• Meeting the qualifying score does not guarantee a place; allocations are made in line with each school’s published admissions policy.
• Always check the official Gloucestershire Grammar Schools website or individual school admissions pages for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Trafford Grammar Schools 11+ Entrance Examinations (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for grammar and selective schools in Trafford, with exams held in 2026 for September 2027 entry.

Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium:

  • Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (visit)

  • Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (visit)

  • Sale Grammar School (visit)

  • Stretford Grammar School (vist)

  • Urmston Grammar School (visit)

Additional Selective Schools:

  • Saint Ambrose College (visit)

  • Loreto Grammar School (visit)

Key Dates:
Registration:

  • Mid-April 2026: Saint Ambrose College 11+ registration opens (expected)

  • May 2026: Trafford Consortium 11+ registration opens (expected)
    https://www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/school-admissions/grammar-schools.aspx

  • June 2026: Trafford Consortium 11+ registration closes (expected)

  • June 2026: Loreto Grammar School entrance exam registration opens (expected)

  • July 2026: Saint Ambrose College 11+ registration closes (expected)

  • July 2026: Loreto Grammar School entrance exam registration closes (expected)

  • September 2026: Trafford Consortium 11+ exam (expected)

  • Mid-September 2026: Loreto Grammar School entrance exam (expected)

  • Mid-September 2026: Saint Ambrose College entrance exam (expected)

  • September 2026: Trafford Consortium 11+ exam (expected)

  • Mid-September 2026: Loreto Grammar School entrance exam (expected)

  • Mid-September 2026: Saint Ambrose College entrance exam (expected)

Results and Applications:
Important Notes:

  • Trafford Consortium schools share a common 11+ exam.

  • Saint Ambrose College and Loreto Grammar School have separate entrance exams.

  • Dates marked (expected) are based on previous years and may change.

  • Always check official school and Trafford Council websites for updates.

Entrance Examinations for Partially-Selective Schools: South West Herts Consortium and Dame Alice Owen’s School (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the secondary school entrance examinations taking place in 2026 for September 2027 entry for the South West Herts Schools Consortium and Dame Alice Owen’s School.

Key Dates
Registration:

  • April 2026: South West Herts Secondary Transfer Test registration opens (expected)  (swhertsschools.org.uk)

  • May 2026: Dame Alice Owen’s School test registration opens (expected) 

  • June 2026: South West Herts Secondary Transfer Test registration closes (expected)

  • June 2026: Dame Alice Owen’s School test registration closes (expected)

Examinations and Assessments:

  • September 2026: South West Herts academic test (expected)

  • September 2026: Dame Alice Owen’s School entrance exam – Part 1 (verbal reasoning) (expected)

  • September 2026: South West Herts first-round music test (expected)

  • September 2026: South West Herts sports test (Queens’ School only) (expected)

  • Late September 2026: South West Herts second-round music test and Dame Alice Owen’s second-round music test (expected)

  • Late September 2026: Dame Alice Owen’s School entrance exam – Part 2 (English and maths) (expected)

Results and Applications:
Notes:

  • Queens’ School is the only South West Herts school requiring a sports test.

  • Dates marked (expected) are based on previous years and may change.

  • Always check the official consortium and school websites for the latest updates.

11+ Entrance Examinations: Grammar Schools in Lancashire (2027 Entry)

This document provides the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the following grammar schools in Lancashire:

• Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School (visit)
• Lancaster Royal Grammar School (visit)
• Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (visit)
• Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School (visit)

Key Dates
Registration:

  • April 2026: Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School 11+ registration opens (expected)  

  • May 2026: Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School 11+ registration opens (expected)

  • June 2026: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11+ registration opens (expected)
     (www.crgs.org.uk)

  • September 2026: Registration closes (school-specific dates – expected)

Examinations:

• September 2026:
– Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
– Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School
– Lancaster Royal Grammar School
(school-specific dates within September)

• Saturday, 26 September 2026:
– Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11+ examination.
(expected / provisional)

Examinations:

  • September 2026: 11+ examinations for

    • Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School

    • Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School

    • Lancaster Royal Grammar School
      (exact dates TBC – school-specific)

  • Late September 2026: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11+ exam (expected

Results and Applications:
Important Notes:

  • Dates marked (expected) are based on previous years and may change.

  • Each Lancashire grammar school manages its own independent 11+ admissions process.

  • Always check individual school websites for confirmed dates and requirements.

Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools (LCGS) 11+ Entrance Examinations (2026 Entry).

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for grammar schools within the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools (LCGS).

Grammar Schools Included:

• Boston Grammar School
• Boston High School for Girls
• Bourne Grammar School
• Caistor Grammar School
• Carre’s Grammar School
• Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School
• Kesteven and Sleaford High School
• King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth
• King Edward VI Academy, Spilsby
• Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Alford
• Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Horncastle
• Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Gainsborough
• Skegness Grammar School
• Spalding Grammar School
• Spalding High School
• The King’s School, Grantham 

Key Dates:
Registration:

  • January 2026: Lincolnshire Grammar School 11+ registration opens (expected)

  • Early March 2026: Caistor Grammar School 11+ registration opens (expected)

  • March 2026: Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ registration closes (expected)

  • Mid-August 2026: Caistor Grammar School 11+ registration closes (expected)

Examinations:

  • Saturday, mid-September 2026:

    • Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ verbal reasoning paper (all schools except Caistor)

    • Caistor Grammar School 11+ Paper 1 (standard verbal reasoning)

  • Saturday, late September 2026:

    • Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ non-verbal reasoning paper (all schools except Caistor)

    • Caistor Grammar School 11+ Paper 2 (multiple-choice verbal reasoning)

Results and Applications:
Important Notes:

  • Caistor Grammar School has a separate registration and examination process.

  • Dates marked (expected) are based on previous years and may change.

  • Always check individual school and Lincolnshire County Council websites for confirmation. 

11+ Entrance Examinations: Barnet Grammar Schools (2027 Entry)

This document provides key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the following grammar schools in Barnet:

  • Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE) Barnet  (visit)
  • St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School (visit)
  • The Henrietta Barnett School (visit)
    Key Dates
    Registration:

    • Wednesday, 1 April 2026:
    The Henrietta Barnett School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
    https://www.hbschool.org.uk/admissions/

    • April 2026:
    St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
    https://www.st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk/admissions/

    • May 2026:
    Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
    https://www.qebarnet.co.uk/admissions/

    • July 2026:
    – St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)
    – Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

    • Friday, 10 July 2026:
    The Henrietta Barnett School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

    Examinations:

    • Early September 2026:
    – The Henrietta Barnett School first-round entrance examination. (expected / provisional)

    • September 2026:
    – Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)
    – St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)

    • Early October 2026:
    – The Henrietta Barnett School second-round entrance examination. (expected / provisional)

 
Results and Applications:

• Late September 2026:
– The Henrietta Barnett School first-round results issued. (expected / provisional)

• Early October 2026:
– Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet results issued. (expected / provisional)

• Mid-October 2026:
– St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School results issued. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• The Henrietta Barnett School operates a two-round entrance examination process.
• Dates marked “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the school’s 11+ registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always check the individual school admissions websites for confirmed dates and updates.

Bexley Selection Test (11+) for Grammar Schools (2026 Entry)

This document details the key dates for the Bexley Selection Test, which is used for admissions to the following grammar schools:

  • Beths Grammar School (visit)
  • Bexley Grammar School (visit)
  • Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (visit)
  • Townley Grammar School (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• Friday, 1 May 2026:
Bexley Selection Test registration opens. (expected / provisional)

• Sunday, 31 May 2026 (midnight):
Bexley Selection Test registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Registration is completed online via Bexley Council:
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/secondary-school-admissions/bexley-selection-test

Examinations:

• Tuesday, 8 September 2026:
Bexley Selection Test for pupils attending a Bexley primary school. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 7 – Thursday, 10 September 2026:
Bexley Selection Test for pupils not attending a Bexley primary school. (expected / provisional)

Test arrangements and venues are confirmed by Bexley Council after registration closes.

Results and Applications:

• Mid-October 2026:
Parents receive Bexley Selection Test results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• The Bexley Selection Test is a single common test used by all four listed grammar schools.
• Dates shown as “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the Bexley Selection Test registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always check the official Bexley Council website and individual school admissions pages for confirmed dates and updates.

11+ Entrance Examinations: Newstead Wood School and St Olave’s Grammar School (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for:

  • Newstead Wood School (visit)
  • St Olave’s Grammar School (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• Friday, 1 May 2026:
Newstead Wood School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.newsteadwood.co.uk/admissions/

• Tuesday, 9 June 2026:
St Olave’s Grammar School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.stolaves.org/admissions/

• Tuesday, 30 June 2026:
– Newstead Wood School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)
– St Olave’s Grammar School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Examinations:

• Friday, 18 September 2026:
St Olave’s Grammar School Stage 1 entrance test. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 25 – Saturday, 26 September 2026:
Newstead Wood School 11+ entrance examination. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 13 November 2026:
St Olave’s Grammar School Stage 2 entrance test. (expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:

• Friday, 16 – Thursday, 22 October 2026:
– Parents receive Newstead Wood School 11+ results. (expected / provisional)
– Parents receive St Olave’s Grammar School Stage 1 results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• St Olave’s Grammar School operates a two-stage entrance examination process.
• Dates marked “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the school’s 11+ registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always confirm final dates on the individual school admissions websites.

The Latymer School 11+ Entrance Examination (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for The Latymer School 11+ entrance examination.

Key Dates
Registration:

• Monday, 16 March 2026:
The Latymer School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 15 June 2026:
The Latymer School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Registration link:
https://www.latymer.co.uk/admissions/year-7-admissions/

Examinations:

• Wednesday, 2 September 2026
• Saturday, 5 September 2026
• Sunday, 6 September 2026

The Latymer School 11+ entrance examination days.
(expected / provisional – candidates are allocated one test date)

Results and Applications:

• Late September 2026:
Maths and verbal reasoning results emailed to parents. (expected / provisional)

• Late October 2026:
Re-standardised results for the top 700 candidates, including English scores, emailed to parents. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• The Latymer School releases 11+ results in two stages.
• “Late September” and “Late October” indicate general timeframes.
• Parents must complete both The Latymer School 11+ registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always check The Latymer School admissions website for confirmed dates and updates:
https://www.latymer.co.uk/admissions/

11+ Entrance Examinations: Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for:

  • Tiffin School (visit)
  • The Tiffin Girls’ School (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• June 2026:
Stage one registration opens for both Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School.
(expected / provisional)

• July 2026:
Deadline to register for sports and music aptitude assessments at Tiffin School.
(expected / provisional)

• September 2026:
Registration closes for both schools.
(expected / provisional)

Registration links:
Tiffin School:
https://www.tiffinschool.co.uk/admissions/

The Tiffin Girls’ School:
https://www.tiffingirls.co.uk/admissions/

Examinations and Assessments:

• September 2026:
– Tiffin School music aptitude assessments (Part One). (expected / provisional)
– Tiffin School music aptitude assessments (Part Two). (expected / provisional)

• October 2026:
– Stage one written test for both schools. (expected / provisional)

• Early November 2026:
– Stage two test for both schools (exact date to be confirmed).
(expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:

• October 2026:
Outcome of stage one test sent to parents. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• Both Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School operate a two-stage testing process.
• Dates shown as “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the school’s registration process and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Exact dates for assessments, particularly Stage Two testing and aptitude assessments, are confirmed directly by the schools.
• Always check the official school admissions websites for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Redbridge 11+ Selection Test (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the Redbridge 11+ selection test, which is used for admissions to:

  • Ilford County High School (visit)
  • Woodford County High School (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• Friday, 1 May 2026:
Redbridge 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)

• Sunday, 14 June 2026:
Redbridge 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Registration link (London Borough of Redbridge):
https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/secondary-school-admissions/redbridge-11-plus-test/

Examinations:

• Friday, 18 September 2026:
Redbridge 11+ Selection Test. (expected / provisional)

Test centres and candidate arrangements are confirmed by Redbridge Council after registration closes.

Results and Applications:

• Mid-October 2026:
Parents receive Redbridge 11+ test results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• The Redbridge 11+ Selection Test is a single common test for both Ilford County High School and Woodford County High School.
• Dates marked “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the Redbridge 11+ registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always check the official Redbridge Council website and individual school admissions pages for confirmed dates and updates.

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) and Greenshaw High School 11+ Entrance Examinations (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) and the partially-selective admissions process for Greenshaw High School. The SET is used for admissions to:

  • Nonsuch High School for Girls (visit)
  • Sutton Grammar School (visit)
  • Wallington County Grammar School (visit)
  • Wallington High School for Girls (visit)
  • Wilson’s School (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• Friday, 1 May 2026:
Sutton Selective Eligibility Test registration opens. (expected / provisional)

• Saturday, 1 August 2026:
Sutton Selective Eligibility Test registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Registration link (London Borough of Sutton):
https://www.sutton.gov.uk/admissions/secondary-school-admissions/selective-eligibility-test

Examinations:

• Tuesday, 15 September 2026:
Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET). (expected / provisional)

Second-stage entrance examinations:

• Saturday, 26 September 2026:
Shared second-stage test for
– Nonsuch High School for Girls
– Wallington High School for Girls
(expected / provisional)

• Saturday, 3 October 2026:
Shared second-stage test for
– Sutton Grammar School
– Wilson’s School
– Wallington County Grammar School
(expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:

• Mid-October 2026:
Parents receive Sutton SET results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Greenshaw High School (Partially-Selective):

Greenshaw High School operates a separate partially-selective admissions process.
Admissions information and dates:
https://www.greenshaw.co.uk/admissions/

Important Notes:

• The Sutton SET is a common eligibility test for all five listed grammar schools.
• Second-stage entrance tests differ by school group, as shown above.
• Dates marked “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the SET registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always check individual school and Sutton Council websites for final confirmed dates.  

Wandsworth Year 6 Test (2027 Entry) for Partially-Selective Schools

This document outlines the key dates for the Wandsworth Year 6 Test, which is used for partially-selective admissions to:

  • Ashcroft Technology Academy (visit)
  • Burntwood School (visit)
  • Chestnut Grove Academy (visit)
  • Ernest Bevin Academy (visit)
  • Graveney School (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• May 2026:
Wandsworth Year 6 Test registration opens. (expected / provisional)

• September 2026:
Wandsworth Year 6 Test registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Registration link (Wandsworth Council):
https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/secondary-school-admissions/wandsworth-year-6-test/

Examinations:

• September 2026:
Wandsworth Year 6 Test takes place. (expected / provisional)

Test venues and exact dates are confirmed by Wandsworth Council after registration closes.

Results and Applications:

• October 2026:
Parents receive Wandsworth Year 6 Test results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• The Wandsworth Year 6 Test is used for partially-selective places only at the listed schools.
• Dates shown as “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the Wandsworth Year 6 Test registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always check the official Wandsworth Council website and individual school admissions pages for confirmed dates and updates.

Kent Test (11+) for 32 Grammar Schools (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the Kent Test, which is used for admissions to 32 grammar schools in Kent.

Key Dates
Registration:

• June 2026:
Kent Test registration opens. (expected / provisional)

• July 2026:
Kent Test registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Registration link (Kent County Council):
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test

Applications and Examinations:

• September 2026:
Kent County Council opens secondary school applications. (expected / provisional)

• September 2026:
Kent Test for children attending Kent primary schools. (expected / provisional)

• September 2026:
Kent Test for children not attending Kent primary schools. (expected / provisional)

Exact test dates vary depending on whether the child attends a Kent primary school and are confirmed by Kent County Council after registration closes.

Results and Applications:

• October 2026:
Kent Test results sent to parents. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• The Kent Test is used for admissions to Kent grammar schools across the county.
• Separate test dates apply depending on whether a child attends a Kent primary school.
• Dates shown as “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the Kent Test registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always refer to the official Kent County Council website for confirmed dates and updates:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/ 

 

Medway Test (11+) for Grammar Schools (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the Medway Test, which is used for admissions to the following grammar schools:

  • Chatham Grammar School (visit)
  • Fort Pitt Grammar School (visit)
  • Holcombe Grammar School (visit)
  • Rainham Mark Grammar School (visit)
  • The Rochester Grammar School (visit)
  • Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• Monday, 18 May 2026:
Medway Test registration opens. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 12 June 2026:
Medway Test registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Registration link (Medway Council):
https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200146/secondary_school_admissions/556/medway_test_11_plus

Examinations:

• Tuesday, 15 – Wednesday, 16 September 2026:
Medway Test for pupils attending Medway primary and junior schools. (expected / provisional)

• Saturday, 19 – Sunday, 20 September 2026:
Medway Test for pupils not attending Medway primary/junior schools (test centres). (expected / provisional)

Exact venues and dates are confirmed by Medway Council after registration closes.

Results and Applications:

• Wednesday, 14 October 2026:
Parents receive Medway Test results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• Separate test dates and venues apply depending on whether the child attends a Medway primary/junior school.
• Dates marked “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must complete both the Medway Test registration and the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always check the official Medway Council website for confirmed dates and updates:
https://www.medway.gov.uk/

11+ Entrance Examinations: Wirral and Liverpool Grammar Schools (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for 11+ entrance examinations for the following schools:

  • Calday Grange Grammar School (visit)
  • West Kirby Grammar School (visit)
  • Wirral Grammar School for Boys (visit)
  • Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Wirral Admissions Test) (visit)
  • St Anselm’s College (visit)
  • Upton Hall School (visit)
  • The Liverpool Blue Coat School (visit)
Key Dates 
Registration:

• January 2026: St Anselm’s College registration opens. (expected)

• April 2026:
– Wirral Admissions Test registration opens.
– Upton Hall School registration opens.
https://www.wirral11plus.co.uk/
https://www.uptonhall.org.uk/admissions/

• June 2026: Wirral Admissions Test registration closes. (expected)

• July 2026:
– Liverpool Blue Coat School registration opens.
– Upton Hall School registration closes.
https://www.bluecoatschool.org.uk/admissions/

• Late July 2026: St Anselm’s College registration closes. (expected)

• September 2026: Liverpool Blue Coat School registration closes. (expected)

Examinations:

• September 2026:
– Wirral Admissions Test
– Upton Hall School entrance exam
– Liverpool Blue Coat School entrance exam
(expected)

• Mid-September 2026:
– St Anselm’s College entrance exam. (expected)

Results & Applications:

• Mid-October 2026: Entrance exam results issued. (expected)
• Friday, 30 October 2026: Secondary school application deadline.
• Monday, 1 March 2027: National offers day.

Notes:

• Wirral Admissions Test is a single common test for the four Wirral grammar schools.
• Other listed schools run their own entrance exams.
• Dates are expected / provisional until officially confirmed.

11+ Entrance Examinations: North Yorkshire Grammar Schools (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the following grammar schools:

  • Ermysted’s Grammar School (visit)
  • Ripon Grammar School (visit)
  • Skipton Girls’ High School (visit)
Key Dates:
Registration:

• Early April 2026:
Ripon Grammar School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.ripongrammar.co.uk/admissions/

• April 2026:
Ermysted’s Grammar School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.ermysteds.uk/admissions/

• May 2026:
Skipton Girls’ High School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.sghs.org.uk/admissions/

• Monday, 1 June 2026:
Ripon Grammar School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

• August 2026:
Skipton Girls’ High School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

• September 2026:
Ermysted’s Grammar School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Examinations:

• Saturday, 12 September 2026:
Ripon Grammar School 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)

• September 2026:
– Ermysted’s Grammar School 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)
– Skipton Girls’ High School 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:

• Mid-October 2026:
Parents receive 11+ examination results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• Each school runs its own independent 11+ admissions process.
• Dates marked “expected / provisional” are based on previous admission cycles.
• Parents must also complete the Local Authority Common Application Form by the deadline.
• Always check individual school admissions pages for confirmed dates and updates.

  • West Midlands Grammar Schools 11+ Entrance Examination (2027 Entry)

    This document outlines the key dates for the West Midlands Grammar Schools 11+ entrance examination.

    Key Dates
    Registration and Adjustments:

    • Tuesday, 5 May 2026: 
    West Midlands Grammar Schools 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)

    • Friday, 12 June 2026:
    Deadline for requesting reasonable adjustments. (expected / provisional)

    • Friday, 26 June 2026:
    West Midlands Grammar Schools 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

    Registration and information portal:
    https://www.westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk/

Examinations:

• Mid-September 2026:
West Midlands Grammar Schools 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)

Exact test date and venue details are confirmed by the consortium after registration closes.

Results and Applications:

• Mid-October 2026:
Parents receive 11+ examination results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• “Mid-September 2026” and “Mid-October 2026” indicate general timeframes.
• Parents should pay close attention to the reasonable adjustments deadline, which is earlier than the main registration closing date.
• Parents must also complete the Local Authority Common Application Form.
• Always check the official West Midlands Grammar Schools website for confirmed dates and updates:
https://www.westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk/

11+ Entrance Examinations: Wiltshire Grammar Schools (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the two grammar schools in Wiltshire:

  • Bishop Wordsworth’s School (BWS) (visit)
  • South Wilts Grammar School (SWGS) (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• Wednesday, 1 April 2026:
Bishop Wordsworth’s School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/admissions/

• Tuesday, 2 June 2026:
South Wilts Grammar School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.swgs.org/admissions/

• June 2026:
Bishop Wordsworth’s School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

• Tuesday, 1 September 2026:
South Wilts Grammar School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Applications and Examinations:

• Tuesday, 1 September 2026:
Wiltshire Council opens secondary school applications. (expected / provisional)
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/schools-admissions

• Saturday, 26 September 2026:
Bishop Wordsworth’s School 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)

• September 2026:
South Wilts Grammar School 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:

• Mid-October 2026:
Parents receive 11+ examination results. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes:

• Each school operates its own independent 11+ test and registration process.
• Dates marked “expected / provisional” are based on previous admissions cycles.
• Parents must also submit the Local Authority Common Application Form by the deadline.
• Always check individual school admissions pages for confirmed dates and updates. 

11+ Entrance Examinations: West Yorkshire Grammar Schools (2027 Entry)

This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the three grammar schools in West Yorkshire:

  • The Crossley Heath School (CHS)
  • North Halifax Grammar School (NHGS) (visit)
  • Heckmondwike Grammar School (visit)
Key Dates
Registration:

• Friday, 20 March 2026:
CHS and NHGS 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.crossleyheath.org.uk/admissions/
https://www.nhgs.co.uk/admissions/

• Tuesday, 12 May 2026:
Heckmondwike Grammar School 11+ registration opens. (expected / provisional)
https://www.heckgrammar.co.uk/admissions/

• Tuesday, 23 June 2026:
Heckmondwike Grammar School 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 26 June 2026:
CHS and NHGS 11+ registration closes. (expected / provisional)

Examinations:

• Monday, 14 September 2026:
Heckmondwike Grammar School 11+ examination. (expected / provisional)

• Saturday, 19 September 2026:
Joint CHS and NHGS 11+ entrance examination. (expected / provisional)

Results and Applications:

• Thursday, 15 October 2026:
Heckmondwike Grammar School results issued. (expected / provisional)

• Saturday, 17 October 2026:
CHS and NHGS results issued. (expected / provisional)

• Friday, 30 October 2026:
Secondary school common application deadline. (expected / provisional)

• Monday, 1 March 2027:
National secondary school offers day. (confirmed national date)

Important Notes: 

• The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School share a joint entrance examination.
• Heckmondwike Grammar School operates a separate entrance test.
• Dates marked “expected / provisional” are based on established annual patterns.
• Parents must also submit the Local Authority Common Application Form by the deadline.
• Always check individual school admissions pages for confirmed dates and updates.

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