The definitive guide to selective state grammar schools across all 7 London boroughs — test providers, admission dates, subject formats, and free past paper preparation.
Understanding the selective secondary school admissions examination in London.
The 11-Plus (11+) is an academic entry exam used by selective state grammar schools and top independent schools in England. Children sit the 11 plus in the autumn term of Year 6 (typically September) to compete for places in Year 7.
There is no single universal 11 plus exam across London. Each borough or consortium (such as Sutton SET, Bexley Selection Test, or Barnet) selects specific test providers (such as GL Assessment or Quest Assessments) or writes their own second-stage papers. The test is intentionally rigorous, designed to assess children working at the top academic percentiles of Key Stage 2.
Most grammar schools in London assess some or all of the four core disciplines.
Detailed breakdown of the 19 grammar schools across all 7 London boroughs, their exam formats, and entry requirements.
Standard timeline for families applying for Year 7 entry into London grammar schools.
Registration for 11+ exams opens across London boroughs (Bexley opens 1st March; Latymer in March; Sutton, Redbridge & Barnet in May).
Most boroughs close test registration between late June and 31st July. Late submissions are strictly not accepted.
Children take the 11+ entrance tests (Bexley, Latymer, Sutton SET, QE Boys, Redbridge, St Olave's Stage 1).
Shortlisted candidates sit second-stage written exams. Parents submit their Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) by 31st October.
Families receive their official secondary school offer from their home local authority.
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