When is the Warwickshire 11 plus?
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | Registration opens on the Parent Portal |
| 30 June 2026 | Registration and access arrangements deadline |
| Week of 10 August 2026 | Test invitations sent |
| 12 and 13 September 2026 | 11+ tests |
| 16 October 2026 | Results on the Parent Portal |
| 31 October 2026 | Secondary application deadline, through your home council |
| 31 December 2026 | Proof of address deadline |
| 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
The six grammar schools
- King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon (boys)
- Stratford Girls' Grammar School (girls)
- Alcester Grammar School (mixed)
- Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby (boys)
- Rugby High School (girls)
- Ashlawn School, Rugby (mixed, with one selective class)
The schools are free to attend and there's no charge for the test. Higher priority usually goes to the highest scorers living in a school's priority area.
The test
Two multiple-choice tests of around 60 minutes each, including spoken instructions and practice items, covering English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and maths. The council says it closely relates to the curriculum but may go beyond what children are expected to reach by the end of Key Stage 2. Scores are standardised and weighted into a total.
Anyone with the right date of birth can sit it: you don't have to live in Warwickshire. Scores from other areas don't transfer, except from Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton or Shropshire.
Proof of address and free practice
If you apply for at least one Warwickshire grammar school, the council asks for proof of address in early December, one for you and one for your child, by 31 December. Miss it and all your Warwickshire grammar school applications count as late.
Children in Years 3 to 6 eligible for Pupil Premium can get free online 11+ practice from Atom Learning through the council.
Sources: Warwickshire County Council and 3 more. Checked October 2026.
- Warwickshire County Council: Grammar schools and the 11+ test ↗
- Warwickshire County Council: The 11+ test ↗
- Warwickshire County Council: Grammar schools in Warwickshire ↗
- Warwickshire County Council: Register for the 11+ test ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.