Key Dates

11+ Exam Dates 2026–2027

Registration deadlines, test dates and results timelines for grammar and independent school entrance exams across England. Updated February 2026 — 2027 entry shown first.

Officially confirmed by school or authority
Provisional / partially confirmed
Expected based on annual pattern — verify with school

Always verify dates with the school directly. Registration deadlines are strict — late applications are not accepted. Check the official admissions page before acting on any date listed here.

September 2027 Entry

Current cycle

For children currently in Year 4. Click any card to expand full dates.

Queen Elizabeth's School (QE Barnet)

LondonGL Assessment (2-stage)
Queen Elizabeth's School (Barnet)
May 2026
Registration expected to open
Jul 2026
Registration expected to close
Sep 2026
Stage 1 entrance exams
30 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day
Official site

The Henrietta Barnett School

LondonGL Assessment (2-stage)
The Henrietta Barnett School
1 Jul 2026
Registration deadline (5pm)
30 Jun 2026
Open Day (Year 5 — book from 3 Jun 2026)
2–4 Sep 2026
Round 1 entrance exam
28 Sep 2026
Round 1 results; top 300 to Round 2
5 Oct 2026
Round 2 exam
30 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day
Official site

Sutton Grammar Schools (SET)

LondonSutton SET + Stage 2
Wilson's SchoolSutton Grammar SchoolWallington County Grammar School+2 more
May 2026
SET registration expected to open
Aug 2026
SET registration expected to close
15 Sep 2026
Selective Eligibility Test (SET)
Oct 2026
Stage 2 exams
30 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day

One SET registration covers all five Sutton grammar schools.

Official site

Tiffin School & Tiffin Girls

LondonSchool own papers (2-stage)
Tiffin SchoolTiffin Girls' School
Jun 2026
Stage 1 registration expected to open
Sep 2026
Stage 1 registration expected to close
Oct 2026
Stage 1 exams
Nov 2026
Stage 2 exams
30 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day

Stage 2 papers are not released publicly. Both schools are in Kingston upon Thames.

Official site

St Olave's & Newstead Wood

LondonSET + Stage 2 / GL Assessment (2-stage)
St Olave's Grammar SchoolNewstead Wood School
1 May 2026
Newstead Wood registration opens
Jun 2026
St Olave's registration opens
30 Jun 2026
Registration closes (both schools)
18 Sep 2026
St Olave's Stage 1 exam
25–26 Sep 2026
Newstead Wood entrance exam
13 Nov 2026
St Olave's Stage 2 exam
30 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day
Official site

The Latymer School (Edmonton)

LondonGL Assessment (2-stage)
The Latymer School
May 2026
Registration expected to open
Jul 2026
Registration expected to close
Sep 2026
Stage 1 exam
Oct–Nov 2026
Stage 2 exam (shortlisted candidates)
30 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day
Official site

Redbridge Grammar Schools

LondonGL Assessment
Ilford County High School for BoysWoodford County High School for Girls
30 Apr 2026
Open Evenings for both schools
1 May 2026
Registration opens
15 Jun 2026
Registration closes (5pm)
18 Sep 2026
11+ test day
Mid-Oct 2026
Results emailed to parents
30 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day
Official site

Trafford Grammar Schools

ManchesterCEM-style (Trafford consortium)
Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham Grammar School for GirlsSale Grammar School+3 more
Apr–May 2026
Registration expected to open
Jun 2026
Registration expected to close
Sep 2026
Trafford 11+ test day
Oct 2026
Results issued to parents
31 Oct 2026
CAF deadline (Trafford LA)
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day

One registration covers all Trafford consortium schools. CEM-style papers are designed to be less coachable.

Official site

Withington Girls & Manchester Grammar

ManchesterSchool-set papers (independent)
Withington Girls' SchoolManchester Grammar School
Autumn 2026
Registration and assessments open
Oct–Nov 2026
Entrance exams (Maths, English, Reasoning)
Nov–Dec 2026
Interviews (shortlisted candidates)
Jan 2027
Offers sent

MGS and WGS are independent schools — check each school's admissions page for exact dates.

Official site

King Edward VI Schools (Birmingham)

BirminghamKing Edward VI Foundation Test (KE Test)
King Edward VI High School for GirlsKing Edward VI HandsworthKing Edward VI Aston+2 more
Sep 2026
Registration expected to open
Oct 2026
Registration closes
Nov 2026
KE Test (all Foundation schools share one day)
Dec 2026
Results and school-specific assessments
31 Oct 2026
CAF deadline (Birmingham LA)
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day

All KE Foundation grammar schools share the same initial KE Test. KEHS is an independent school within the Foundation.

Official site

Reading & Berkshire Grammar Schools

ReadingGL Assessment (Berkshire shared process)
Reading SchoolKendrick SchoolUpton Court Grammar School+3 more
May 2026
Registration expected to open
Jun 2026
Registration deadline
Sep 2026
11+ test day (GL Assessment)
Oct 2026
Results; Stage 2 invitations
31 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day

Reading School and Kendrick are among the most selective grammar schools in England.

Official site

Colchester Royal Grammar School

EssexCSSE (Essex shared process)
Colchester Royal Grammar School
May 2026
Registration opens (Essex shared)
Jun 2026
Registration closes
Sep 2026
Essex 11+ test day
Oct 2026
Results issued
31 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day
Official site

Pate's & Gloucestershire Grammar Schools

CheltenhamGL Assessment (single test)
Pate's Grammar SchoolPlus 6 other Gloucestershire grammar schools
18 May 2026
Registration opens
26 Jun 2026
Registration closes
7 Sep 2026
Test centre info sent to parents
12 Sep 2026
Gloucestershire Grammar Entrance Test
Mid-Oct 2026
Results sent to parents
31 Oct 2026
CAF deadline
1 Mar 2027
National Offers Day

One registration covers all seven Gloucestershire grammar schools.

Official site

Oxford Independent Schools

OxfordSchool-set papers + interview
Magdalen College School (Oxford)Oxford High School (GDST)
Sep–Oct 2026
Registration and assessments open
Oct–Nov 2026
Entrance exams (Maths, English, Reasoning)
Nov–Dec 2026
Interviews (shortlisted candidates)
Jan 2027
Offers sent

Check each school's admissions page for exact dates.

Official site

Guildford High School

GuildfordSchool-set papers (independent)
Guildford High School
Sep–Oct 2026
Registration opens
Oct 2026
Entrance assessments (Maths & English)
Nov 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates
Dec 2026
Offers sent
Official site

Top London Independent Schools

LondonSchool-set papers + interview (some via ISEB Pre-Test)
St Paul's Girls' SchoolSt Paul's SchoolNorth London Collegiate School+19 more
Sep–Oct 2026
Registration opens for most schools
Oct 2026
ISEB Pre-Test (for schools that use it)
Oct–Nov 2026
Entrance exams (Maths, English, Reasoning)
Nov–Dec 2026
Interviews (shortlisted candidates)
Jan 2027
Offers sent to successful candidates
Feb–Mar 2027
Bursary / scholarship assessments

Each school has its own registration timeline. Some use ISEB Pre-Test; others set their own papers. Always check the individual school's admissions page. Popular schools fill quickly — register early.

Official site

Leading Boarding Schools

NationalPre-test + Common Entrance / school-set papers
Eton CollegeHarrow SchoolWycombe Abbey+3 more
Year 6 (age 10–11)
Register for Year 9 entry (2 years ahead)
Autumn 2026
Pre-test assessments (ISEB or school-set)
Nov–Dec 2026
Interviews (shortlisted candidates)
Jan 2027
Conditional offers (pending Common Entrance)

Most leading boarding schools admit at 13+ (Year 9) via Common Entrance, with registration 2 years in advance. Eton and Harrow are highly oversubscribed — register by age 10. Brighton College and Sevenoaks also offer 11+ entry.

Official site

Hampton Court House

LondonSchool-set assessment + interview
Hampton Court House (Year 7/8)
Autumn 2026
Registration and assessments open
Oct–Nov 2026
Entrance assessments
Dec 2026–Jan 2027
Offers
Official site

Exams for this cycle took place in September–November 2025. Shown for reference only.

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