11+ entrance test
Warwickshire 11+ Entrance Test
The 11+ test used for entry to Warwickshire's grammar schools, with places offered according to each child's total standardised score. It uses the same West Midlands Grammar Schools test papers as the Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Shropshire grammar schools, and results can be shared with those areas if you tick the box when registering.
- 5 schools
- Next: Common application (SCAF) deadline, 31 Oct 2026
- Run by
- Warwickshire County Council
- Area
- Warwickshire
- Format
- The West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Tests: two multiple-choice tests, each taking around 60 minutes (including spoken instructions and practice items), with four sections: English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Mathematics.
- Children from outside the area
- Eligibility depends on date of birth only; children do not have to be living in Warwickshire.
Key dates
| Entry | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | Registration opens | 7 May 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Registration closes | 30 June 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Access arrangements application deadline | 30 June 2026 (passed) |
| September 2027 | Test invitation letters sent | W/C Monday 10 August 2026 |
| September 2027 | Test date | 12 and 13 September 2026 |
| September 2027 | Results sent | 16 October 2026 (11+ results available on Parent Portal) (passed) |
| September 2027 | Common application (SCAF) deadline | 31 October 2026 (apply via your home authority) |
| September 2027 | Proof of address deadline | 31 December 2026 |
| September 2027 | National offer day | 1 March 2027 |
Schools that use this test
| School | Town | Pupils |
|---|---|---|
| Alcester Grammar School | Alcester | Mixed |
| King Edward VI School | Stratford-upon-Avon | Boys |
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Rugby | Boys |
| Rugby High School | Rugby | Girls |
| Stratford Girls' Grammar School | Stratford-upon-Avon | Girls |
Checked 2026-10-17 against: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5. Dates and rules can change; always check the official page before registering.