Key Dates

11+ Exam Dates 2026–2027

Registration deadlines, test dates and results timelines for the most competitive 11+ grammar school entrance exams. Updated February 2026 — showing 2027 entry dates (the upcoming cycle) with 2026 entry archived below.

ConfirmedOfficially confirmed by school or authority
ProvisionalHighly likely based on prior years and partial announcements
PatternExpected based on established annual pattern — check school website

Always verify dates with the school directly. Dates can change without notice. Registration deadlines in particular are strict — late applications are typically not accepted under any circumstances. Always check the school's official admissions page before acting on any date listed here.

September 2027 Entry

Current cycle

For children currently in Year 4 (born September 2015 – August 2016). Registration for most schools opens May–June 2026. Exams take place September–November 2026. Offers confirmed 1 March 2027.

Queen Elizabeth's School (QE Barnet) — 2027 Entry

GL Assessment (2-stage)

Official site
Queen Elizabeth's School (Barnet)
May 2026
Registration expected to open
Pattern
July 2026
Registration expected to close
Pattern
September 2026
Stage 1 entrance exams
Pattern
30 October 2026
CAF deadline
Confirmed
1 March 2027
National Secondary School Offers Day
Confirmed

The Henrietta Barnett School — 2027 Entry

GL Assessment (2-stage)

Official site
The Henrietta Barnett School
1 July 2026
Registration deadline (5pm)
Confirmed
2–4 September 2026
Round 1 entrance exam
Confirmed
28 September 2026
Round 1 results; top 300 invited to Round 2
Confirmed
5 October 2026
Round 2 exam
Confirmed
30 June 2026
Open Day (Year 5 only — book from 3 June 2026)
Confirmed
30 October 2026
CAF deadline
Confirmed
1 March 2027
National Secondary School Offers Day
Confirmed

Sutton Grammar Schools (SET) — 2027 Entry

Sutton Selective Eligibility Test (SET) + Stage 2

Official site
Wilson's SchoolSutton Grammar SchoolWallington County Grammar SchoolNonsuch High School for GirlsWallington High School for Girls
May 2026
SET registration expected to open
Pattern
August 2026
SET registration expected to close
Pattern
15 September 2026
Selective Eligibility Test (SET)
Confirmed
October 2026
Stage 2 exams
Pattern
30 October 2026
CAF deadline
Confirmed
1 March 2027
National Secondary School Offers Day
Confirmed

Tiffin School & Tiffin Girls — 2027 Entry

School own papers (2-stage)

Official site
Tiffin SchoolTiffin Girls' School
June 2026
Stage 1 registration expected to open
Pattern
September 2026
Stage 1 registration expected to close
Pattern
October 2026
Stage 1 exams
Pattern
November 2026
Stage 2 exams
Pattern
30 October 2026
CAF deadline
Confirmed
1 March 2027
National Secondary School Offers Day
Confirmed

St Olave's & Newstead Wood — 2027 Entry

St Olave's SET + Stage 2 / GL Assessment (2-stage)

Official site
St Olave's Grammar SchoolNewstead Wood School
9 June 2026
St Olave's registration opens
Provisional
30 June 2026
Registration closes for both schools
Provisional
1 May 2026
Newstead Wood registration opens
Confirmed
18 September 2026
St Olave's Stage 1 exam
Provisional
25–26 September 2026
Newstead Wood entrance exam
Provisional
13 November 2026
St Olave's Stage 2 exam
Provisional
30 October 2026
CAF deadline
Confirmed
1 March 2027
National Secondary School Offers Day
Confirmed

Gloucestershire Grammar Schools — 2027 Entry

GL Assessment (single test)

Official site
Pate's Grammar SchoolPlus 6 other Gloucestershire grammar schools
18 May 2026
Registration opens
Confirmed
26 June 2026
Registration closes
Confirmed
7 September 2026
Test centre arrangements sent to parents
Confirmed
12 September 2026
Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test
Confirmed
Mid-October 2026
Results sent to parents
Confirmed
31 October 2026
CAF deadline
Confirmed
1 March 2027
National Secondary School Offers Day
Confirmed

Redbridge Grammar Schools — 2027 Entry

GL Assessment

Official site
Ilford County High School for BoysWoodford County High School for Girls
30 April 2026
Open Evenings for both schools
Confirmed
1 May 2026
Registration opens
Confirmed
15 June 2026 (5pm)
Registration closes
Confirmed
18 September 2026
11+ test day
Confirmed
Mid-October 2026
Results emailed to parents
Confirmed
30 October 2026
CAF deadline
Confirmed
1 March 2027
National Secondary School Offers Day
Confirmed

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

Start preparing now

Registration for most 2027 entry schools opens May–June 2026. Use the next few months to build a strong foundation.