Key Dates for All Grammar Schools
Berkshire (Reading, Slough)
Berkshire Grammar School 11+ Entrance Examinations (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for 11+ entrance examinations for grammar schools in Reading and Slough, Berkshire.
Reading Grammar Schools:
- Reading School
- Kendrick School
- Reading Girls’ School (partially-selective)
Key Dates for Reading Schools:
- Tuesday, 1st April 2025: Reading School 11+ registration opens.
- Thursday, 1st May 2025: Kendrick School 11+ registration opens.
- Friday, 13th June 2025: Reading School 11+ registration closes.
- Tuesday, 1st July 2025: Kendrick School 11+ registration closes.
- August 2025: Reading School sporting aptitude test.
- Friday, 5th September 2025: Reading School 11+ exam.
- September 2025: Kendrick School 11+ exam.
- September 2025: Registration closes for Reading Girls’ School Selective Stream Test.
- October 2025: Reading Girls’ School Selective Stream Test.
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive exam results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Slough Grammar Schools (Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools):
- Langley Grammar School
- Herschel Grammar School
- St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School
- Upton Court Grammar School
Key Dates for Slough Schools:
- May 2025: Slough Consortium 11+ registration opens.
- June 2025: Slough Consortium 11+ registration closes.
- September 2025: Slough Consortium 11+ exam.
- October 2025: Parents receive 11+ results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- “August 2025,” “September 2025,” “October 2025,” and “Mid-October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the individual school and consortium websites for precise dates.
- Reading Girls’ School is a partially-selective school, with a selective stream test.
- The Slough grammar schools operate as a consortium, sharing a common 11+ exam.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) Consortium 11+ Entrance Examination (2025 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
- Royal Latin School
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
- Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School
- Wycombe High School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Friday, 2nd May 2025: Registration opens for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test.
- Friday, 13th June 2025: Registration closes for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test.
Examinations:
- Tuesday, 9th September 2025: Buckinghamshire Practice Test.
- Thursday, 11th September 2025: Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test.
Results and Applications:
- Friday, 10th October 2025: Parents receive results from the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: 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 and the TBGS Consortium website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Cumbria
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) Penrith 11+ Entrance Examination (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examination for Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) in Penrith, Cumbria.
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Thursday, 1st May 2025: QEGS Penrith 11+ registration opens.
- Thursday, 10th July 2025: QEGS Penrith 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Thursday, 18th September 2025: QEGS Penrith 11+ exam.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive exam results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) Penrith has its own independent 11+ admissions process.
- “Mid-October 2025” indicates a general timeframe. Please refer to the official school website for the precise date.
- Always check the official QEGS Penrith website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Devon
Colyton Grammar School 11+ Entrance Examination (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examination for Colyton Grammar School in East Devon.
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Monday, 31st March 2025: 11+ registration opens.
- Early September 2025: 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Saturday, 13th September 2025: 11+ exam day.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive exam results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- “Early September 2025” and “Mid-October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the official Colyton Grammar School website for precise dates.
- Always check the official Colyton Grammar School website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Dorset
Dorset Grammar Schools Consortium 11+ Entrance Examination (2025 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:
- Tuesday, 22nd April 2025: Dorset 11+ registration opens.
- Friday, 5th September 2025: Dorset 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Saturday, 20th September 2025: Dorset 11+ exam day.
Results and Applications:
- Friday, 10th October 2025: Parents receive Dorset 11+ results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National offers day.
Important Notes:
- The Dorset 11+ exam is a common test used by all listed grammar schools within the Dorset Grammar Schools Consortium.
- Always refer to the official Dorset Grammar Schools Consortium website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Essex
Essex Grammar School 11+ Entrance Examinations (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for grammar schools in Essex:
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS)
- Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Wednesday, 2nd April 2025: CCHS entrance test registration opens.
- May 2025: CSSE 11+ registration opens.
- Wednesday, 4th June 2025: CCHS entrance test registration closes.
- June 2025: CSSE 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Wednesday, 3rd September 2025: CCHS entrance test.
- Saturday, 20th September 2025: CSSE 11+ exam day.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive CSSE 11+ results and CCHS results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS) has its own separate entrance test.
- The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) represents a group of grammar schools that share a common 11+ exam.
- “May 2025,” “June 2025,” and “Mid-October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the official school and consortium websites for precise dates.
- Always check the individual school and consortium websites for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Grammar Schools 11+ Entrance Examination (2025 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:
- Monday, 19th May 2025: Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test registration opens.
- Friday, 27th June 2025: Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test registration closes.
Examinations:
- Saturday, 13th September 2025: Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive test results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test is a common test used by all listed grammar schools.
- “Mid-October 2025” indicates a general timeframe. Please refer to the official Gloucestershire County Council website or the individual school websites for the precise date.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
Greater Manchester
Trafford Grammar Schools 11+ Entrance Examinations (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for grammar and selective schools in Trafford.
Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium:
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
- Sale Grammar School
- Stretford Grammar School
- Urmston Grammar School
Additional Selective Schools:
- Saint Ambrose College
- Loreto Grammar School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Mid-April 2025: Saint Ambrose College 11+ registration opens.
- May 2025: Trafford Consortium 11+ registration opens.
- June 2025: Trafford Consortium 11+ registration closes.
- Saturday, 28th June 2025: Loreto Grammar School entrance exam registration opens.
- July 2025: Saint Ambrose College 11+ registration closes.
- Thursday, 31st July 2025: Loreto Grammar School entrance exam registration closes.
Examinations:
- September 2025: Trafford Consortium 11+ exam day.
- Friday, 19th September 2025: Loreto Grammar School entrance exam.
- Friday, 19th September 2025: Saint Ambrose College entrance exam.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive exam results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- The Trafford Consortium schools share a common 11+ exam.
- Saint Ambrose College and Loreto Grammar School have their own separate entrance exams.
- “Mid-April 2025,” “May 2025,” “June 2025,” “July 2025,” “September 2025,” and “Mid-October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the individual school and consortium websites for precise dates.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
Hertfordshire
Entrance Examinations for Partially-Selective Schools: South West Herts Consortium and Dame Alice Owen’s School (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 2025 secondary school entrance examinations for the South West Herts Schools Consortium and Dame Alice Owen’s School, both of which offer partially-selective places.
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Tuesday, 1st April 2025: South West Herts Secondary Transfer Test registration opens.
- Thursday, 1st May 2025: Dame Alice Owen’s School test registration opens.
- Friday, 6th June 2025: South West Herts Secondary Transfer Test registration closes.
- Thursday, 12th June 2025: Dame Alice Owen’s School test registration closes.
Examinations and Assessments:
- Saturday, 6th September 2025: South West Herts academic test.
- Monday, 1st September 2025: Dame Alice Owen’s School entrance exam part 1 (verbal reasoning) and first-round musical aptitude test.
- Monday, 8th September 2025: South West Herts first-round music test.
- Wednesday, 10th September 2025: South West Herts sports test (Queens’ School only).
- Thursday, 18th September 2025: South West Herts first-round music scores notified to parents.
- Monday, 22nd – Friday, 26th September 2025: South West Herts second-round music test and Dame Alice Owen’s School second-round music test.
- Saturday, 27th September 2025: Dame Alice Owen’s School entrance exam part 2 (English and maths).
Results and Applications:
- Thursday, 16th October 2025: South West Herts Secondary Transfer Test results day.
- Mid-October 2025: Dame Alice Owen’s School secondary transfer test results day.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Notes:
- Please refer to the individual school and consortium websites for detailed information regarding specific test content, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
- Queens school within the South West Herts Consortium is the only school in that consortium that requires a sports test.
- “Mid-October” indicates that a specific date for the Dame Alice Owen’s result day will be released closer to the time.
Lancashire
11+ Entrance Examinations: Grammar Schools in Lancashire (2025 Entry)
This document provides key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the following grammar schools:
- Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
- Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- April 2025:
- Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- May 2025: Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- Monday, 2nd June 2025: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- September 2025: 11+ registration closes for:
- Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School
- Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Specific dates within September should be confirmed with the schools)
- Friday, 12th September 2025: 11+ registration closes for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School.
Examinations:
- September 2025: 11+ examinations at:
- Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School
- Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School (Specific dates within September should be confirmed with the schools)
- Saturday, 27th September 2025: 11+ examination at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School.
Results and Applications:
- October 2025: 11+ results released to parents. (Specific dates within October should be confirmed with the schools)
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- Please note that “September 2025” and “October 2025” indicate general timeframes. For precise dates of registration closure, examinations, and result release, it is essential to consult the official websites of each individual grammar school.
- It is very important to check each schools individual admission policies, as they can vary.
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools (LCGS) 11+ Entrance Examinations (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the following grammar schools within the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools (LCGS):
- 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:
- Friday, 10th January 2025: Lincolnshire Grammar School 11+ registration opens (for all schools except Caistor Grammar School).
- Early March 2025: Caistor Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- Monday, 31st March 2025: Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ registration closes (for all schools except Caistor Grammar School).
- Friday, 15th August 2025: Caistor Grammar School 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Saturday, 13th September 2025: Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ verbal reasoning paper (for all schools except Caistor Grammar School).
- Saturday, 20th September 2025:
- Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ non-verbal reasoning paper (for all schools except Caistor Grammar School).
- Caistor Grammar School 11+ paper 1 (standard verbal reasoning).
- Saturday, 27th September 2025: Caistor Grammar School 11+ paper 2 (multiple-choice verbal reasoning).
Results and Applications:
- October 2025: Parents receive 11+ results. (Specific dates within October should be confirmed).
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- Caistor Grammar School has a separate registration and examination process from the other schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium.
- Please confirm the exact dates in “Early March” and “October” with the individual schools or the LCGS.
- Always check the individual schools admission policies.
London Borough of Barnet
11+ Entrance Examinations: Barnet Grammar Schools (2025 Entry)
This document provides key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the following grammar schools in Barnet:
- Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE) Barnet
- St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School
- The Henrietta Barnett School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Tuesday, 1st April 2025: The Henrietta Barnett School 11+ registration opens.
- April 2025: St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- May 2025: Queen Elizabeth’s School 11+ registration opens.
- July 2025:
- St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School 11+ registration closes.
- Queen Elizabeth’s School 11+ registration closes.
- Friday, 11th July 2025: The Henrietta Barnett School 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Early September 2025: First-round exams at The Henrietta Barnett School.
- September 2025: 11+ exams at St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School and Queen Elizabeth’s School.
- Early October 2025: Second-round exam at The Henrietta Barnett School.
Results and Applications:
- Late September 2025: Parents receive results for first-round tests at The Henrietta Barnett School.
- Early October 2025: Parents receive Queen Elizabeth’s School exam results.
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School exam results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- “April 2025,” “July 2025,” “September 2025,” “Early September 2025,” “Late September 2025,” “Early October 2025,” and “Mid-October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please confirm exact dates with the individual schools.
- The Henrietta Barnett school has a 2 round exam process.
- It is vital to check the individual schools admission policies.
London Borough of Bexley
Bexley Selection Test (11+) for Grammar Schools (2025 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
- Bexley Grammar School
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
- Townley Grammar School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Tuesday, 1st May 2025: Bexley Selection Test registration opens.
- Saturday, 31st May 2025: Bexley Selection Test registration closes at midnight.
Examinations:
- Tuesday, 9th September 2025: Bexley Selection Test (for pupils who attend a Bexley primary school).
- Monday, 8th – Thursday, 11th September 2025: Bexley Selection Test (for pupils who do not attend a Bexley primary school).
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive results from the Bexley Selection Test.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- The Bexley Selection Test is a common test used by all four listed grammar schools.
- “Mid-October” indicates a general time frame. Please keep an eye on the official Bexley Council or school websites for the precise date.
- Please check the individual school admission policies.
London Borough of Bromley
11+ Entrance Examinations: Newstead Wood School and St Olave’s Grammar School (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for:
- Newstead Wood School
- St Olave’s Grammar School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Thursday, 1st May 2025: Newstead Wood School 11+ registration opens.
- Monday, 9th June 2025: St Olave’s Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- Monday, 30th June 2025:
- Newstead Wood School 11+ registration closes.
- St Olave’s Grammar School 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Friday, 19th September 2025: St Olave’s Grammar School stage 1 entrance test.
- Friday, 26th – Saturday, 27th September 2025: Newstead Wood School 11+ exam.
- Friday, 14th November 2025: St Olave’s Grammar School stage 2 entrance test.
Results and Applications:
- Friday, 17th – Thursday, 23rd October 2025:
- Parents receive Newstead Wood School 11+ results.
- Parents receive St Olave’s Grammar School stage 1 entrance test results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- St Olave’s Grammar School has a two-stage entrance test process.
- Please check the individual school admission policies.
London Borough of Enfield
The Latymer School 11+ Entrance Examination (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for The Latymer School 11+ entrance examination.
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Monday, 17th March 2025: The Latymer School 11+ registration opens.
- Monday, 16th June 2025: The Latymer School 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Wednesday, 3rd, Saturday, 6th, and Sunday, 7th September 2025: The Latymer School 11+ exam days.
Results and Applications:
- Late September 2025: Maths and verbal reasoning results are emailed to parents.
- Late October 2025: Re-standardised results of the top 700 children, including the English score, are emailed to parents.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- “Late September” and “Late October” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the official school website for precise dates.
- The Latymer school releases results in two stages.
- Please check The Latymer School’s official website for the most up-to-date and comprehensive admissions information.
London Borough of Kingston upon Thames
11+ Entrance Examinations: Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for:
- Tiffin School
- The Tiffin Girls’ School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- June 2025: Stage one registration opens for both Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School.
- July 2025: Deadline to register for sports and music aptitude assessments at Tiffin School.
- September 2025: Registration closes for both schools.
Examinations and Assessments:
- September 2025: Tiffin School music aptitude assessments (part one).
- September 2025: Tiffin School music aptitude assessments (part two).
- October 2025: Stage one test for both schools.
- Early November 2025: Stage two test for both schools (exact date TBC).
Results and Applications:
- October 2025: Outcome of stage one test sent to parents.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- Both Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School use a two-stage testing process.
- “June 2025″,”July 2025”, “September 2025” and “October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the official school websites for precise dates.
- The exact date of the stage two test in early November 2025 will be confirmed by the schools at a later date.
- Please check the individual school websites for the most up-to-date and detailed admissions information, including specific requirements for sports and music aptitude assessments.
London Borough of Redbridge
Redbridge 11+ Selection Test (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the Redbridge 11+ selection test, which is used for admissions to:
- Ilford County High School
- Woodford County High School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Tuesday, 1st May 2025: Redbridge 11+ registration opens.
- Sunday, 15th June 2025: Redbridge 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Friday, 19th September 2025: Redbridge 11+ selection test.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive exam results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- The Redbridge 11+ selection test is a common test for both Ilford County High School and Woodford County High School.
- “Mid-October 2025” indicates a general timeframe. Please check the official Redbridge Council website or school websites for the precise date.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
London Borough of Sutton
Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) and Greenshaw High School 11+ Entrance Examinations (2025 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
- Sutton Grammar School
- Wallington County Grammar School
- Wallington High School for Girls
- Wilson’s School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Thursday, 1st May 2025: Sutton Selective Eligibility Test registration opens.
- Friday, 1st August 2025: Sutton Selective Eligibility Test registration closes.
Examinations:
- Tuesday, 16th September 2025: Sutton Selective Eligibility Test.
- Saturday, 27th September 2025: Shared second-stage entrance exam for Nonsuch High School for Girls and Wallington High School for Girls.
- Saturday, 4th October 2025: Shared second-stage entrance exam for Sutton Grammar School, Wilson’s School, and Wallington County Grammar School.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive Sutton SET results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- The Sutton SET is a common test used by the five listed grammar schools.
- Nonsuch High School for Girls and Wallington High School for Girls share a second-stage exam.
- Sutton Grammar School, Wilson’s School and Wallington County Grammar School share a different second stage exam.
- “Mid-October 2025” indicates a general timeframe. Please check the official Sutton Council website or school websites for the precise date.
- Greenshaw High School is partially selective. Please check their website for their specific admission process and dates, as it is separate from the SET.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
London Borough of Wandsworth
Wandsworth Year 6 Test (2025 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
- Burntwood School
- Chestnut Grove Academy
- Ernest Bevin Academy
- Graveney School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- May 2025: Wandsworth Year 6 Test registration opens.
- September 2025: Wandsworth Year 6 Test registration closes.
Examinations:
- September 2025: Wandsworth Year 6 Test.
Results and Applications:
- October 2025: Parents receive test results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- “May 2025,” “September 2025,” and “October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the official Wandsworth Council website or the individual school websites for precise dates.
- It is very important to check the individual schools admission policies.
Kent
Kent Test (11+) for 32 Grammar Schools (2025 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 2025: Kent Test registration opens.
- July 2025: Kent Test registration closes.
Applications and Examinations:
- September 2025: Kent County Council opens secondary school applications.
- September 2025: Kent Test date for children in Kent primary schools.
- September 2025: Kent Test date for children not in Kent primary schools.
Results and Applications:
- October 2025: Kent Test results sent to parents.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- “June 2025,” “July 2025,” “September 2025,” and “October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the official Kent County Council website for precise dates.
- There are separate test dates depending on whether the child attends a Kent primary school.
- Always refer to the Kent County Council website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Medway
Medway Test (11+) for Grammar Schools (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the Medway Test, which is used for admissions to the following grammar schools:
- Chatham Grammar School
- Fort Pitt Grammar School
- Holcombe Grammar School
- Rainham Mark Grammar School
- The Rochester Grammar School
- Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Monday, 19th May 2025: Medway Test registration opens.
- Friday, 13th June 2025: Medway Test registration closes.
Examinations:
- Tuesday, 16th – Wednesday, 17th September 2025: Medway Test takes place at Medway primary and junior schools.
- Saturday, 20th – Sunday, 21st September 2025: Medway Test takes place at test centres.
Results and Applications:
- Wednesday, 15th October 2025: Parents receive Medway Test results.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- There are separate test dates and locations depending on whether the child attends a Medway primary/junior school or not.
- Always refer to the official Medway Council website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Merseyside
11+ Entrance Examinations: Wirral and Liverpool Grammar Schools (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for 11+ entrance examinations for the following schools:
- Calday Grange Grammar School
- West Kirby Grammar School
- Wirral Grammar School for Boys
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Wirral Admissions Test)
- St Anselm’s College
- Upton Hall School
- The Liverpool Blue Coat School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- January 2025: Exam registration opens for St Anselm’s College.
- April 2025: Exam registration opens for Upton Hall School and the Wirral Admissions Test.
- June 2025: Wirral Admissions Test registration closes.
- July 2025:
- The Liverpool Blue Coat School exam registration opens.
- Upton Hall School exam registration closes.
- Thursday, 31st July 2025: St Anselm’s College exam registration closes.
- September 2025: The Liverpool Blue Coat School exam registration closes.
Examinations:
- Friday, 19th September 2025: St Anselm’s College entrance exam.
- September 2025:
- Upton Hall School entrance exam.
- The Liverpool Blue Coat entrance exam.
- Wirral Admissions Test (Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral Grammar School for Boys and Wirral Grammar School for Girls).
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive outcome of entrance exams.
- Friday, 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- The Wirral Admissions Test is used for the four Wirral Grammar Schools listed.
- “Mid-October 2025” and “September 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please check the individual school websites for precise dates.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
North Yorkshire
11+ Entrance Examinations: North Yorkshire Grammar Schools (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the following grammar schools:
- Ermysted’s Grammar School
- Ripon Grammar School
- Skipton Girls’ High School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Early April 2025: Ripon Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- April 2025: Ermysted’s Grammar School 11+ registration opens.
- May 2025: Skipton Girls’ High School 11+ registration opens.
- Monday 30th June 2025: Ripon Grammar School 11+ registration closes.
- August 2025: Skipton Girls’ High School 11+ registration closes.
- September 2025: Ermysted’s Grammar School 11+ registration closes.
Examinations:
- Saturday 13th September 2025: Ripon Grammar School 11+ exam.
- September 2025: 11+ exam at Ermysted’s Grammar School and Skipton Girls’ High School.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive exam results.
- Friday 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- “Early April 2025,” “April 2025,” “May 2025,” “August 2025,” “September 2025,” and “Mid-October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the individual school websites for precise dates.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
West Midlands (Birmingham, Shropshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Warwickshire)
West Midlands Grammar Schools 11+ Entrance Examination (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the West Midlands Grammar Schools 11+ entrance examination.
Key Dates:
Registration and Adjustments:
- Tuesday 6th May 2025: West Midlands Grammar Schools 11 plus registration opens.
- Friday 13th June 2025: Reasonable adjustments deadline for the entrance test.
- Friday 27th June 2025: West Midlands Grammar Schools 11 plus registration closes.
Examinations:
- Mid-September 2025: West Midlands Grammar Schools 11 plus exam.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive exam results.
- Friday 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- “Mid-September 2025” and “Mid-October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the official West Midlands Grammar Schools consortium website for precise dates.
- It is very important to make note of the reasonable adjustments deadline.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
Wiltshire
11+ Entrance Examinations: Wiltshire Grammar Schools (2025 Entry)
This document outlines the key dates for the 11+ entrance examinations for the two grammar schools in Wiltshire:
- Bishop Wordsworth’s School (BWS)
- South Wilts Grammar School (SWGS)
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Tuesday 1st April 2025: BWS 11+ registration opens.
- Monday 2nd June 2025: SWGS 11+ registration opens.
- June 2025: BWS 11+ registration closes.
- Monday 1st September 2025: SWGS 11+ registration closes.
Applications and Examinations:
- Monday 1st September 2025: Wiltshire County Council opens secondary school applications.
- Saturday 27th September 2025: Bishop Wordsworth’s School 11+ exam.
- September 2025: South Wilts Grammar School 11+ exam.
Results and Applications:
- Mid-October 2025: Parents receive exam results.
- Friday 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- Each school has its own 11+ exam and registration process.
- “June 2025,” “September 2025,” and “Mid-October 2025” indicate general timeframes. Please refer to the individual school websites for precise dates.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.
West Yorkshire
11+ Entrance Examinations: West Yorkshire Grammar Schools (2025 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)
- Heckmondwike Grammar School
Key Dates:
Registration:
- Friday 21st March 2025: CHS and NHGS exam registration opens.
- Monday 12th May 2025: Heckmondwike Grammar School exam registration opens.
- Monday 23rd June 2025: Heckmondwike Grammar School exam registration closes.
- Friday 27th June 2025: CHS and NHGS exam registration closes.
Examinations:
- Monday 15th September 2025: Heckmondwike Grammar School 11 plus exam.
- Saturday 20th September 2025: CHS and NHGS joint entrance exam.
Results and Applications:
- Thursday 16th October 2025: Parents receive Heckmondwike Grammar School exam results.
- Saturday 18th October 2025: Parents receive CHS and NHGS exam results.
- Friday 31st October 2025: Secondary school common application deadline.
- Monday 2nd March 2026: National school offers day.
Important Notes:
- The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School share a joint entrance exam.
- Heckmondwike Grammar School has a separate entrance exam.
- Always check the individual school admission policies.