When is the 11 Plus (11+) Exam: Key Dates in 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:
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Region |
School/Consortium |
Registration Opens |
Registration Closes |
Exam Date |
Results Released |
Application Deadline |
National Offer Day |
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Berkshire |
Reading |
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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 |
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Kendrick School |
Thursday, 1st May 2025 |
Tuesday, 1st July 2025 |
September 2025 |
Mid-October 2025 |
Friday, 31st October 2025 |
Monday, 2nd March 2026 |
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Reading Girls' School (Selective Stream) |
N/A |
September 2025 |
October 2025 |
Mid-October 2025 |
Friday, 31st October 2025 |
Monday, 2nd March 2026 |
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Berkshire |
Slough Consortium |
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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 |
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Buckinghamshire |
All Grammar Schools |
May 2025 |
June 2025 |
September 2025 |
October 2025 |
Friday, 31st October 2025 |
Monday, 2nd March 2026 |
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Cumbria |
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School |
May 2025 |
June 2025 |
September 2025 |
October 2025 |
Friday, 31st October 2025 |
Monday, 2nd March 2026 |
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Devon |
Colyton Grammar School |
May 2025 |
June 2025 |
September 2025 |
October 2025 |
Friday, 31st October 2025 |
Monday, 2nd March 2026 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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London Borough of Enfield |
Latymer School |
May 2025 |
June 2025 |
September 2025 |
October 2025 |
Friday, 31st October 2025 |
Monday, 2nd March 2026 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Wiltshire |
South Wilts Grammar School (SWGS) |
To Be Announced |
To Be Announced |
September 2025 |
October 2025 |
Friday, 31st October 2025 |
Monday, 2nd March 2026 |
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West Yorkshire |
Heckmondwike Grammar School |
To Be Announced |
To Be Announced |
September 2025 |
October 2025 |
Friday, 31st October 2025 |
Monday, 2nd March |