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The Gloucestershire 11+, explained

The Gloucestershire grammar schools test decides entry to 7 grammar schools. Check the entry year first: dates and even the provider can change.

Which year is your child in?

Starting Year 7 in September 2028 Year 5 now

Test in Autumn 2027. Provider: Not confirmed yet.

Dates for September 2028 entry are not published yet. We will not guess them from this year's calendar.

Starting Year 7 in September 2027 Year 6 now

Test in September 2026. Provider: Not checked yet.

Registration
Noon 18 May to noon 26 June 2026
Test
12 September 2026 (planned)
Results
Sent by each school

What your child sits

  • We have not yet checked this cycle's paper format against an official source. Use the council page for the current details.

How it is scored

  • Schools tell families their own results. Choosing to share scores between schools is a separate step from the council application form.

Gloucestershire grammar schools

Each school has its own admissions policy for deciding places.

  • Pate's Grammar SchoolCheltenham
  • Denmark Road High SchoolGloucester
  • Ribston Hall High SchoolGloucester
  • Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolGloucester
  • The Crypt SchoolGloucester
  • Marling SchoolStroud
  • Stroud High SchoolStroud

Practice for Gloucestershire

Our Gloucestershire practice is not open yet. Leave your email and we will tell you when it is, and when September 2028 entry dates are published.