At Pass 11 Plus Grammar Tuition, we understand how important the 11 Plus exam is for your child’s future. With a structured approach and expert guidance, we ensure that students are fully prepared for success. One of the key elements of a smooth 11 Plus journey is staying on top of the important dates. In this guide, we’ve outlined the key 11 Plus dates, with some added insights into how our tuition service can support you every step of the way.
Registration Deadline
When? Typically, between May and June (for September intake).
What? Before your child can sit for the 11 Plus exam, they need to be officially registered with the testing authority or the specific grammar school.
How Pass 11 Plus Grammar Tuition Helps: At Pass 11 Plus Grammar, we can guide you through the registration process. We’ll help ensure you don’t miss any critical deadlines and ensure all necessary paperwork is submitted on time, setting your child on the right track from the start.
Preparation Period (July – September)
When? Leading up to the exam, typically during the summer months.
What? This is the period when revision and exam preparation are in full swing. Your child will be studying key subjects such as English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
How Pass 11 Plus Grammar Tuition Helps: We offer tailored tuition programs to ensure your child is fully prepared for each section of the 11 Plus exam. Our expert tutors use focused materials, practice papers, and mock exams to boost your child’s confidence. Our flexible schedules allow for additional help during this crucial time, maximizing your child’s readiness.
The 11 Plus Exam Date
When? Typically, in September (exact dates vary by region).
What? The big day is here! Your child will sit for the 11 Plus exam, which typically includes verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English, and Maths, depending on the area.
How Pass 11 Plus Grammar Tuition Helps: Leading up to exam day, we ensure that your child feels confident and calm. Through mock exams and exam day strategies, we help your child practice managing time, dealing with exam stress, and approaching each question methodically. Our goal is to make sure your child is not only prepared academically but also mentally prepared for the exam.
Results Day
When? Usually in October.
What? Results are released, and your child will find out if they’ve successfully passed the 11 Plus exam and are eligible for grammar school admission.
How Pass 11 Plus Grammar Tuition Helps: After results day, we can help you understand the next steps. If your child has passed, we’ll support you with the school application process. If the results are not what you hoped, we offer guidance on how to move forward, including appeals and alternative options.
School Application Deadline
When? Typically, in October or November (depending on your region).
What? After receiving the results, parents need to apply to the appropriate schools before the application deadline.
How Pass 11 Plus Grammar Tuition Helps: We assist you in understanding the application process and deadlines for your local grammar schools. Our team is happy to help you choose the best schools for your child’s needs, providing personalized advice every step of the way.
Offer Letters & Appeals
When? Offer letters are typically sent in March.
What? After applications, schools will send out offers for places. If your child does not receive an offer, there is often an opportunity to appeal the decision.
How Pass 11 Plus Grammar Tuition Helps: If you find yourself in a position where an appeal is necessary, our tutors can offer advice on how to present your case effectively. We’re here to help you through the next steps, ensuring you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
Transition to Secondary School
When? September of the following year.
What? Once your child has secured a place at their chosen school, the next step is transitioning to secondary school.
How Pass 11 Plus Grammar Tuition Helps: Our support doesn’t stop once the exam is over! We can provide guidance and help with the transition to secondary school, ensuring your child is emotionally and academically prepared for this new phase. Whether it’s adjusting to new expectations or building confidence, we continue to be a resource for your child’s growth.
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11 Plus (11+) Key dates in your area
Most grammar schools release their admissions and exam dates during the spring or summer terms of Year 5, which are crucial for parents and students preparing for the 11 Plus exams. These dates help families stay on track with registration deadlines, exam dates, and school applications. As each school may have slightly different timelines, it’s essential to keep up to date with the latest information to ensure that you don’t miss any important deadlines.This page will be regularly updated with the most recent 11 Plus dates as schools announce them, providing you with all the details you need. We cover key events such as registration deadlines, exam dates, and application deadlines for selective grammar schools, helping you plan ahead and ensure your child is fully prepared for the 11 Plus exam process.Make sure to check back often for updates on grammar school admission dates, exam schedules, and important 11 Plus deadlines. By staying informed, you can navigate the 11 Plus journey with confidence and make the best decisions for your child’s future.
Important Admissions Dates for Grammar Schools in Your Area
Berkshire
Berkshire has six grammar schools and one partially-selective school, located across Reading and Slough.Reading:
Reading School
Kendrick School
Reading Girls’ School (partially-selective)
Key Dates:
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 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Slough:
Langley Grammar School
Herschel Grammar School
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School
Upton Court Grammar School
All these schools are part of the Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools and share the same 11+ exam and key dates.
Key Dates:
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 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire has 13 grammar schools, including Aylesbury Grammar, Aylesbury High, Beaconsfield High, Burnham Grammar, Chesham Grammar, Dr Challoner’s Grammar, Dr Challoner’s High, John Hampden Grammar, Royal Grammar School, Royal Latin School, Sir Henry Floyd Grammar, Sir William Borlase’s Grammar, and Wycombe High School.These schools are part of The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) Consortium, which shares the same 11+ exam and key dates.Key Dates:
Friday 2nd May 2025 – Registration opens for Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test
Friday 13th June 2025 – Registration closes for Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test
Tuesday 9th September 2025 – Buckinghamshire Practice Test
Thursday 11th September 2025 – Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test
Friday 10th October 2025 – Parents receive test results
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Cumbria
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Penrith is the only grammar school in Cumbria.Key Dates:
Thursday 1st May 2025 – QEGS Penrith 11+ registration opens
Thursday 10th July 2025 – Registration closes for QEGS Penrith 11+
Thursday 18th September 2025 – QEGS Penrith 11+ Exam
Mid-October 2025 – Parents receive exam results
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Devon
Devon has seven grammar schools located across East Devon, Plymouth, and Torquay. These schools include Colyton Grammar, Devonport High School for Boys (DHSB), Devonport High School for Girls (DHSG), Plymouth High School for Girls (PHSG), Churston Ferrers Grammar, Torquay Boys’ Grammar, and Torquay Girls’ Grammar.East Devon:
Colyton Grammar School
Key Dates:
Monday 31st March 2025 – Colyton Grammar School 11+ registration opens
Early September 2025 – Colyton Grammar School 11+ registration closes
Saturday 13th September 2025 – Colyton Grammar School 11+ Exam
Mid-October 2025 – Parents receive exam results
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Plymouth:The three grammar schools in Plymouth are DHSB, DHSG, and PHSG. These girls’ schools share the same exam and key dates.Key Dates:
Tuesday 22nd April 2025 – Practice session registration opens for DHSG and PHSG
Monday 28th April 2025 – Main 11+ registration opens for all Plymouth grammar schools
Friday 23rd May 2025 – Practice session registration closes for DHSG and PHSG
Saturday 5th July 2025 – Practice exam at DHSG and PHSG
Friday 18th July 2025 – Parents receive practice exam results
Sunday 31st August 2025 – Main 11+ registration closes for all Plymouth grammar schools
Saturday 13th September 2025 – DHSG and PHSG 11+ Exam (paper 1)
Saturday 20th September 2025 – DHSG and PHSG 11+ Exam (paper 2)
Friday 17th October 2025 – Parents receive exam results
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Torquay:
Churston Ferrers Grammar
Torquay Boys’ Grammar
Torquay Girls’ Grammar
These schools follow the same 11+ exam and key dates.Key Dates:
March 2025 – Torbay Grammar Schools 11+ registration opens
Wednesday 16th July 2025 – Registration deadline (preferable) for Torbay Grammar Schools
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 – Final registration deadline for Torbay Grammar Schools
Saturday 20th September 2025 – Torbay Grammar Schools 11+ Exam
October 2025 – Parents receive exam results
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Dorset
Dorset is home to four grammar schools: Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, Parkstone Grammar School, and Poole Grammar School, all of which share a combined set of selection tests.Key Dates:
Tuesday 22nd April 2025 – Dorset 11+ registration opens
Friday 5th September 2025 – Dorset 11+ registration closes
Saturday 20th September 2025 – Dorset 11+ Exam
Friday 10th October 2025 – Parents receive 11+ results
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Essex
Essex has 11 grammar schools, including King Edward VI Grammar, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Colchester County High School for Girls, and others. Most of these schools are part of the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE), while Chelmsford County High has its own testing process.Key Dates:
April 2025 – CCHS entrance test registration opens
May 2025 – CSSE 11+ registration opens
June 2025 – CCHS entrance test registration closes
June 2025 – CSSE 11+ registration closes
September 2025 – CCHS entrance test
Saturday 20th September 2025 – CSSE 11+ Exam
October 2025 – Parents receive 11+ results from CSSE and CCHS
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire has seven grammar schools: Denmark Road High School, Marling School, Pate’s Grammar School, Ribston Hall High School, Sir Thomas Rich’s School, Stroud High School, and The Crypt School. These schools share the same 11+ exam and key dates.Key Dates:
Monday 19th May 2025 – Registration opens for Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test
Friday 27th June 2025 – Registration closes for Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test
Saturday 13th September 2025 – Gloucestershire Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test
Mid-October 2025 – Parents receive test results
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester has seven grammar schools: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Sale Grammar School, Stretford Grammar School, Urmston Grammar School, Saint Ambrose College, and Loreto Grammar School. The first five are part of the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium, while the others have separate exams.Key Dates:
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 registration closes
September 2025 – Trafford Consortium 11+ Exam
Friday 19th September 2025 – Loreto Grammar School and Saint Ambrose College entrance exams
Mid-October 2025 – Parents receive exam results
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire does not have fully-selective grammar schools, but several partially-selective schools are part of the South West Herts Schools Consortium, offering a Secondary Transfer Test.Key Dates:
Tuesday 1st April 2025 – South West Herts Secondary Transfer Test registration opens
Thursday 1st May 2025 – Dame Alice Owen’s School test registration opens
Thursday 12th June 2025 – Dame Alice Owen’s test registration closes
Friday 6th June 2025 – South West Herts Secondary Transfer Test registration closes
Monday 1st September 2025 – Dame Alice Owen’s School entrance exam part 1 and first round musical aptitude test
Saturday 6th September 2025 – South West Herts academic 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
Saturday 27th September 2025 – Dame Alice Owen’s School entrance exam part 2
Thursday 16th October 2025 – South West Herts Secondary Transfer Test results day
Mid-October 2025 – Dame Alice Owen’s results day
Friday 31st October 2025 – Deadline for secondary school common application
Monday 2nd March 2026 – National school offers day
Lancashire
There are four grammar schools in Lancashire: Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, and Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School.Find out more about the Lancashire grammar schools and 11 plus exams.
April 2025: Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School and 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 and Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Friday 12th September 2025: 11+ registration closes for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Saturday 27th September 2025: 11+ exam at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
September 2025: 11+ exams at Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School, Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School and Lancaster Royal Grammar School
October 2025: 11+ results released to parents
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
Lincolnshire
There are 16 grammar schools in Lincolnshire: 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, and The King’s School Grantham.15 of these schools are members of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools (LCGS). Children applying to these schools will take the same 11+ exam on the same dates.Caistor Grammar School is not a member of the Lincolnshire Consortium. It has its own 11+ process.
Friday 10th January 2025: Lincolnshire Grammar School 11+ registration opens
Early March 2025: Caistor Grammar School 11+ registration opens
Monday 31st March 2025: Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ registration closes
Friday 15th August 2025: Caistor Grammar School 11+ registration closes
Saturday 13th September 2025: Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ verbal reasoning paper
Saturday 20th September 2025: Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ non-verbal reasoning paper and Caistor Grammar School 11+ paper 1 (standard verbal reasoning)
Saturday 27th September 2025: Caistor Grammar School 11+ paper 2 (multiple-choice verbal reasoning)
October 2025: parents receive 11+ results
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
London Borough of Barnet
There are three grammar schools in Barnet: Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE) Barnet, St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School, and The Henrietta Barnett School. They have different exams and admissions processes.
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 and Queen Elizabeth’s School 11+ registration closes
Friday 11th July 2025: The Henrietta Barnett School 11+ registration closes
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
Late September 2025: parents receive results for first round tests at The Henrietta Barnett School
Early October 2025: second round exam at The Henrietta Barnett School, and 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
London Borough of Bexley
There are four grammar schools in Bexley: Beths Grammar School, Bexley Grammar School, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, and Townley Grammar School. All four grammar schools use the Bexley Selection Test to assess children for entry.
Tuesday 1st May 2025: Bexley Selection Test registration opens
Saturday 31st May 2025: Bexley Selection Test registration closes at midnight
Tuesday 9th September 2025: Bexley Selection Test (pupils who attend a Bexley primary school)
Monday 8th – Thursday 11th September 2025: Bexley Selection Test (pupils who do not attend a Bexley primary school)
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
London Borough of Bromley
There are two grammar schools in Bromley: Newstead Wood School and St Olave’s Grammar School. They have different 11+ exams and key dates.
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
Monday 30th June 2025: St Olave’s Grammar School 11+ registration closes
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 17th–Thursday 23rd October 2025: parents receive Newstead Wood School 11+ results and St Olave’s Grammar School stage 1 entrance test results
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Friday 14th November 2025: St Olave’s Grammar School stage 2 entrance test
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
London Borough of Enfield
There is one grammar school in Enfield – The Latymer School.
Monday 17th March 2025: The Latymer School 11+ registration opens
Monday 16th June 2025: The Latymer School 11+ registration closes
Wednesday 3rd, Saturday 6th, and Sunday 7th September 2025: The Latymer School 11+ exam days
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
London Borough of Kingston upon Thames
There are two grammar schools in Kingston upon Thames: Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School. Both schools operate a two-stage testing process. Children who perform well in the stage one test are shortlisted for stage two.
June 2025: Tiffin School and The Tiffin Girls’ School stage one registration opens
July 2025: deadline to register for the sports and music aptitude assessments at Tiffin School
September 2025: registration closes for both schools
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
October 2025: outcome of stage one test sent to parents
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Early November 2025: stage two test for both schools (exact date TBC)
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
London Borough of Redbridge
There are two grammar schools in Redbridge: Ilford County High School and Woodford County High School. They have the same exam and key dates.
Tuesday 1st May 2025: Redbridge 11+ registration opens
Sunday 15th June 2025: Redbridge 11+ registration closes
Friday 19th September 2025: Redbridge 11+ selection 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
London Borough of Sutton
There are five grammar schools in Sutton and one partially-selective school. These schools are Nonsuch High School, Sutton Grammar School, Wallington County Grammar School, Wallington High School, and Wilson’s School. Greenshaw High School is partially-selective.Children applying to the five grammar schools take the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET), and shortlisted children are invited back to take a second-stage test. Children applying to Greenshaw High School only take the Sutton SET.
Thursday 1st May 2025: Sutton Selective Eligibility Test registration opens
Friday 1st August 2025: Sutton Selective Eligibility Test registration closes
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
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
London Borough of Wandsworth
There are no grammar schools in Wandsworth, but there are five partially-selective schools. These schools are Ashcroft Technology Academy, Burntwood School, Chestnut Grove Academy, Ernest Bevin Academy, and Graveney School.Children applying to these schools can choose to apply for a selective place. This is assessed through an 11 plus exam called the Wandsworth Test, or the Wandsworth Year 6 Test.
May 2025: Wandsworth Year 6 Test registration opens
September 2025: Wandsworth Year 6 Test registration closes
September 2025: Wandsworth Year 6 Test
October 2025: parents receive test results
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
Kent
There are 32 grammar schools in Kent. These schools are Barton Court Grammar School, Borden Grammar School, Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School, Cranbrook School, Dane Court Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Dover Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Girls, Gravesend Grammar School, Highsted Grammar School, Highworth Grammar School, Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Mayfield Grammar School, Oakwood Park Grammar School, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School, Sir Roger Manwood’s School, The Folkestone School for Girls, The Harvey Grammar School, The Judd School, The Langton Grammar School for Boys, The Norton Knatchbull School, The Skinners’ School, Tonbridge Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Weald of Kent Grammar School, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, and Wilmington Grammar School for Girls.Children applying to any grammar school in the Kent local authority area take an 11 plus exam known as the Kent Test.
June 2025: Kent Test registration opens
July 2025: Kent Test registration closes
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
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
Medway
There are six grammar schools in Medway: Chatham Grammar School, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School, Rainham Mark Grammar School, The Rochester Grammar School, and Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School.These six schools all share the same 11 plus exam known as the Medway Test.
May 2025: Medway Test registration opens
June 2025: Medway Test registration closes
September 2025: Medway Council opens secondary school applications
September 2025: Medway Test takes place at Medway primary and junior schools
September 2025: Medway Test takes place at test centres
October 2025: parents receive Medway Test results
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
Merseyside
There are six grammar schools on the Wirral, and one in Liverpool.Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral Grammar School for Boys and Wirral Grammar School for Girls all use the same 11 plus exam known as the Wirral Admissions Test.St Anselm’s College, Upton Hall School and The Liverpool Blue Coat School have their own tests and admissions processes.
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
July 2025: 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
September 2025: Upton Hall School entrance exam, The Liverpool Blue Coat entrance exam and the Wirral Admissions Test
Friday 19th September 2025: St Anselm’s College entrance exam
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
North Yorkshire
There are three grammar schools in North Yorkshire: Ermysted’s Grammar School, Ripon Grammar School, and Skipton Girls’ High School.
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
September 2025: 11+ exam at Ermysted’s Grammar School and Skipton Girls’ High School
Saturday 13th September 2025: Ripon Grammar School 11+ exam
Mid-October 2025: parents receive exam results
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
West Midlands (including Birmingham, Shropshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Warwickshire)All of the grammar schools in the West Midlands (covering the areas of Birmingham, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton) are known as the West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership. Children applying to any of the schools in the partnership will take one 11+ exam.Partnership schools in BirminghamBishop Vesey’s Grammar School, King Edward VI Aston School, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, King Edward VI Five Ways School, King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls.Partnership schools in Shropshire, Walsall and WolverhamptonHaberdashers’ Adams, Newport Girls’ High School, Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Queen Mary’s High School and Wolverhampton Girls’ High School.Partnership schools in WarwickshireAlcester Grammar School, Ashlawn School (partially-selective), King Edward VI School, Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby High School and Stratford Girls’ Grammar School.
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
Mid-September 2025: West Midlands Grammar Schools 11 plus exam
Mid-October 2025: parents receive exam results
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
Wiltshire
There are two grammar schools in Wiltshire. These schools are Bishop Wordsworth’s School (BWS) and South Wilts Grammar School (SWGS) – both in Salisbury. These schools have their own 11+ exams and key dates.
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: Wiltshire County Council opens secondary school applications and SWGS 11+ registration closes
Saturday 27th September 2025: Bishop Wordsworth’s School 11+ exam
September 2025: South Wilts Grammar School 11+ exam
Mid-October 2025: parents receive exam results
Friday 31st October 2025: secondary school common application deadline
Monday 2nd March 2026: national school offers day
West Yorkshire
There are three grammar schools in West Yorkshire: The Crossley Heath School (CHS), North Halifax Grammar School (NHGS) and Heckmondwike Grammar School. CHS and NHGS have a shared entrance exam and key dates.
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
Monday 15th September 2025: Heckmondwike Grammar School 11 plus exam
Saturday 20th September 2025: CHS and NHGS joint entrance exam
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
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The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
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