When’s the 11 plus exam 2025?

Welcome to our feature on the 11 plus exam timelines, addressing siuch questions as

  • what’s the 11 plus registration deadline,
  • when’s the 11 plus exam for my slected grammar school, and
  • when is the 11 plus results day.

11 plus exam timelines

Ideally, you will have decided which grammar schools you are considering. Most grammar schools will be organising virtual tours and virtual open days over the coming year.)

April: Most grammar schools will open their registration in April or May and set a deadline around June or July for parents to register their child for the 11+ exam. There is some variability, so please check these dates with your individual schools.

September: For most grammar schools the 11+ exam will occur during the first two weeks in September. There is some variability, so please check the date with your individual schools.

October: For most grammar schools, 11+ results will be posted in mid-October 2032.

March: School allocations are confirmed on 01 March 2024.

September: New intake begins.

Hello and welcome to our article, key school exam dates. The aim is detailing all the key grammar school exam dates. Starting with 11 plus dates, from 11 plus registration through to 11 plus results day results day. School Entrance Tests also offers many 11 plus past papers.

Key 11 plus results dates

  • Mid-October: parents receive exam results
  • 31st October: secondary school common application deadline
  • 3rd March: national school offers day

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 11 plus exam guides

These 11 plus exam guides provide parents with 11 plus guidance on:

 

Top FREE PRACTICE 11 plus past papers

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Improving your 11 plus critical thinking skills

  • involves developing the ability to think more effectively, analyze information, and make reasoned decisions.
  • is an ongoing process that can benefit various aspects of your life, from making informed decisions to solving complex problems and understanding the world more deeply.
  • Ask Questions: Cultivate a curious mindset by asking questions about the information you encounter. Challenge assumptions and seek deeper understanding.
  • Gather Information: Research and gather relevant data from credible sources to ensure you have a solid foundation of information on a given topic.
  • Analyze Information: Break down complex information into smaller parts and examine each component to understand how they relate to the whole.
  • Consider Multiple Perspectives: Avoid jumping to conclusions. Evaluate different viewpoints and perspectives, even if they contradict your initial beliefs.

Why go to a Grammar School?

Grammar schools are some of the highest performing schools listed in national league tables. Another perceived advantage of attending a grammar school is that of social mobility.

11 plus mark schemes

  • Our expert mark schemes provide detailed answers as well as step-by-step explanations for every question in actual past papers.
  • Each mark scheme is also packed with advice and top tips to help your child learn and improve.
  • Keep reading to learn more about our range of mark schemes and how they will benefit your child.
  • Why Mark Schemes?
  • Problem: Many schools provide sample papers for their exams. However, very few include answers and explanations for these papers.
  • Solution: We’ve created detailed, step-by-step mark schemes for these past papers so you can accurately mark your child’s work whilst helping them learn new techniques, build confidence and improve their exam performance.