UK Grammar Schools Directory
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Aylesbury Grammar School
Priority to qualified boys in catchment area, then proximity to school
Aylesbury High School
Priority to qualified girls in catchment area, then proximity to school
Beaconsfield High School
Priority to qualified girls in catchment area, then proximity to school
Burnham Grammar School
Priority to qualified children in catchment area, staff children, and siblings
Chesham Grammar School
Priority to qualified children in catchment area, then proximity to school
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Priority to qualified boys in catchment area, up to 12 Pupil Premium places, then proximity
Dr Challoner's High School
Priority to qualified girls in catchment area, then proximity to school
John Hampden Grammar School
Priority to qualified boys in catchment area, then proximity to school
Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Priority to qualified boys in catchment area, siblings, staff sons, then proximity
The Royal Latin School
Priority to qualified children in catchment area, then proximity to school
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Priority to qualified children in catchment area, then proximity to school
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Priority to qualified children in catchment area, then proximity to school
Grammar School Consortia
Understanding regional consortia can simplify your 11+ journey. A single test can often qualify your child for multiple schools.
The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS)
A fully integrated consortium comprising all 13 of Buckinghamshire's grammar schools. A single test (STT) qualifies students for consideration at any member school.
Two papers: Verbal Skills (50%), Mathematical Skills (25%), Non-Verbal Skills (25%)
The Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools
The Slough Consortium consists of four highly sought-after grammar schools that use a single, common 11+ entrance examination. This coordinated approach simplifies the testing process for parents targeting these schools, as a child only needs to sit one set of tests to be considered for all four.
Two papers: Verbal Skills (English and Verbal Reasoning), Non-Verbal Skills (Mathematics and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning)
The Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
The Lincolnshire Consortium represents a group of 14 selective schools across the county that utilize a common 11+ examination. Note that Caistor Grammar School has its own testing arrangements.
Two papers taken on separate days (typically consecutive Saturdays): Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning
West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership
A collaboration of 19 selective schools across Birmingham, Shropshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Warwickshire. One entrance test allows consideration for all schools in the partnership.
Two multiple-choice papers covering English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning
London Borough of Bexley Grammar Schools
The four grammar schools in the London Borough of Bexley use a shared entrance exam, known as the Bexley Selection Test. A coordinated offer system ensures the highest-scoring children receive an offer from one of the schools.
Two papers (50 minutes each): Verbal Ability (50% weighting), Numerical and Non-Verbal Ability (25% each)
London Borough of Sutton Grammar Schools
The five grammar schools and one partially-selective school in Sutton use a unique, two-stage testing process with school-specific tests in the second stage.
Stage 1: Selective Eligibility Test (SET) in English and Mathematics. Stage 2: School-specific written papers
London Borough of Redbridge Grammar Schools
The two single-sex grammar schools in Redbridge share a common 11+ test with strict catchment area requirements. Places are only offered to children within the designated Common Catchment Area.
Two papers: Paper 1 (English and Verbal Reasoning), Paper 2 (Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning)
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
A group of ten grammar schools that manage a single, shared 11+ examination. The CSSE sets its own exam consisting of English (comprehension, grammar, and creative writing - 60 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time) and Mathematics (covering Key Stage 2 curriculum). Several CSSE schools historically set an eligibility threshold around 303, with offers made by rank order and oversubscription rules.
Two papers: English (comprehension, grammar, creative writing - 70 minutes total), Mathematics (Key Stage 2 curriculum)
Dorset Consortium of Grammar Schools
The four grammar schools in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area form the Dorset Consortium, using a shared 11+ exam. A single registration allows a child to be considered for any of the four schools.
Three papers: Mathematics (50 minutes), English (45 minutes), Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes)
Greater London Super-Selective Schools
These standalone grammar schools operate entirely independent admissions processes and are among the most competitive in the country. They attract thousands of applicants for limited places and employ unique testing formats.
School-specific formats: QE Barnet uses GL Assessment (English comprehension/grammar + Mathematics ONLY - no VR/NVR), Henrietta Barnett uses two-stage testing (GL then school-set), St. Olave's uses SET followed by school papers
UK Grammar Schools: A Comprehensive Guide
Grammar schools represent a unique pathway in the UK education system, offering academically rigorous education through selective admission via the 11+ examination. Our comprehensive directory helps parents navigate the complex landscape of grammar school admissions.
Understanding School Types
Grammar Schools
State-funded selective schools that admit students based on academic ability, typically through the 11+ examination.
Independent Schools
Private schools that charge fees and often have their own entrance examinations and admission criteria.
Super Selective Schools
Highly competitive grammar schools with particularly demanding entrance requirements and exceptional academic standards.
Regional Consortia Benefits
Many grammar schools have formed regional consortia to streamline the admission process. This collaborative approach offers several advantages:
- Single Test Registration: One application can qualify your child for multiple schools
- Consistent Standards: Unified testing and scoring systems
- Reduced Stress: Fewer separate tests for families
Admission Considerations
When choosing schools, consider factors beyond just academic reputation:
- Catchment areas and oversubscription criteria
- Transport links and daily commute
- Co-curricular activities and pastoral care
- School culture and values alignment
- Sixth form provision and university preparation