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When is the 11 Plus (11+) Exam: Key Dates in 2025

When is the 11 Plus (11+) Exam: Key Dates in 2025

17.07.2025

For most grammar schools, the 11 Plus (11+) exam usually takes place in the first two weeks of September. However, exact dates can vary depending on the school, so it’s important to check directly with your chosen school to confirm. Mark your calendar early to stay on top of deadlines and avoid any surprises!

Here are some dates we’ve collated based on your region and school/consortium:

Region

School/Consortium

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Exam Date

Results Released

Application Deadline

National Offer Day

Berkshire

Reading

           
 

Reading School

Tuesday, 1st April 2025

Friday, 13th June 2025

Friday, 5th September 2025

Mid-October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

 

Kendrick School

Thursday, 1st May 2025

Tuesday, 1st July 2025

September 2025

Mid-October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

 

Reading Girls' School (Selective Stream)

N/A

September 2025

October 2025

Mid-October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Berkshire

Slough Consortium

           
 

Langley Grammar School, Herschel Grammar School, St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School, Upton Court Grammar School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Buckinghamshire

All Grammar Schools

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Cumbria

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Devon

Colyton Grammar School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Dorset

Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, Parkstone Grammar School, Poole Grammar School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Essex

Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Colchester County High School for Girls, Colchester Royal Grammar School, King Edward VI Grammar School, Southend High School for Boys, Southend High School for Girls, Westcliff High School for Boys, Westcliff High School for Girls

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Gloucestershire

Crypt School, Denmark Road High School, Marling School, Pate’s Grammar School, Ribston Hall High School, Sir Thomas Rich’s School, Stroud High School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Greater Manchester

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Loreto Grammar School, Sale Grammar School, St Ambrose College, Stretford Grammar School, Urmston Grammar School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Hertfordshire

South West Herts Consortium (Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford Grammar School for Girls, Parmiter's School, Rickmansworth School, St Clement Danes School, Queens' School)

Tuesday, 1st April 2025

Friday, 6th June 2025

Saturday, 6th September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Lancashire

Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, Lancaster Royal Grammar School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Lincolnshire

Boston Grammar School, Boston High School, Bourne Grammar School, Caistor Grammar School, Carre's Grammar School, Kesteven & Grantham Girls' School, King Edward VI Grammar School, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford), Queen Elizabeth's High School (Gainsborough), Skegness Grammar School, Spalding Grammar School, Spalding High School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

London Borough of Barnet

Henrietta Barnett School, Queen Elizabeth's School (QE Boys)

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

London Borough of Bexley

Beths Grammar School, Bexley Grammar School, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Townley Grammar School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

London Borough of Bromley

Newstead Wood School, St. Olave's Grammar School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

London Borough of Enfield

Latymer School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

London Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Tiffin School, Tiffin Girls' School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

London Borough of Redbridge

Ilford County High School, Woodford County High School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

London Borough of Sutton

Nonsuch High School for Girls, Sutton Grammar School, Wallington County Grammar School, Wallington High School for Girls, Wilson's School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

London Borough of Wandsworth

Graveney School, Ernest Bevin College

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Kent

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, Folkestone School for Girls, Gravesend Grammar School, Highsted Grammar School, Highworth Grammar School for Girls, Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Mayfield Grammar School, Norton Knatchbull School, Oakwood Park Grammar School, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, Sir Roger Manwood's School, 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, Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Monday, 3rd June 2024

Monday, 1st July 2024

Thursday, 12th September 2024

Thursday, 17th October 2024

Thursday, 31st October 2024

Monday, 3rd March 2025

Medway

Chatham Grammar School for Girls, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School, Rainham Mark Grammar School, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Monday, 3rd June 2024

Monday, 1st July 2024

Tuesday, 17th September 2024

Thursday, 17th October 2024

Thursday, 31st October 2024

Monday, 3rd March 2025

Merseyside

Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral Grammar School for Boys, Wirral Grammar School for Girls, St. Anselm's College, Upton Hall School, The Blue Coat School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

North Yorkshire

Ermysted's Grammar School, Ripon Grammar School, Skipton Girls' High School

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

West Midlands

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Handsworth 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 School for Girls, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School (SWGS)

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March 2026

West Yorkshire

Heckmondwike Grammar School

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

September 2025

October 2025

Friday, 31st October 2025

Monday, 2nd March

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