Bishop Vesey's Grammar School 11+ for September 2027 entry
For children born 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016, in Year 6 now. They sat the test in 2026.
- Year 5 now2028 entry
- Year 6 now2027 entry
Results
16 October 2026
Apply by
31 October 2026
Preference form deadline
Offers
1 March 2027
National Offer Day
Score to qualify
205
Standardised score. September 2027 entry, All applicants, Admissions policy
Their test is in 2027, with a plan from today.
Every date for September 2027 entry
The score that gets a place
Qualifying puts a child in the running. It is not an offer.
- To qualify
- Score 205 or more (the qualifying score for all Birmingham grammar schools, 2027 entry).
- Last year
- 2026 entry, March offers: lowest score offered 229 for most applicants, 210 for Pupil Premium applicants.
Qualifying scores by year
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreAdmissions policy | 205 standardised score | All applicants |
Lowest scores offered by year
- Sept 2023229
- Sept 2024230
- Sept 2025234
- Sept 2026229
Standardised score.
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 210 standardised score | 2: pupil premium |
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 229 standardised score | 3: other applicants |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 206 standardised score | 2: pupil premium |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 234 standardised score | 3: other applicants |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeSeptember, after the waiting list | 229 standardised score | 3: other applicants |
| Sept 2024test 2023 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 230 standardised score | 3: other applicants |
| Sept 2024test 2023 | Lowest score offered a placeSeptember, after the waiting list | 225 standardised score | 3: other applicants |
| Sept 2023test 2022 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 229 standardised score | 3: other applicants |
| Sept 2023test 2022 | Lowest score offered a placeSeptember, after the waiting list | 222 standardised score | 3: other applicants |
Who gets the places
- Looked after and previously looked after children scoring 205 or more.
- Pupil Premium children scoring 205 or more.
- All other applicants. The Foundation reports this group's last offer as a score.
- Where you live
- No catchment category in the Foundation's table for this school.
A plan for a younger child
Pick the year group. The plan counts back from the test and covers English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
Free. No account needed.
Year 5 now? Practise for next year's test
Birmingham 11+ practice
Next test: September 2027. Dates are not published yet.
Questions parents ask
When are Bishop Vesey's Grammar School 11+ results for September 2027 entry?
16 October 2026.
What score do you need for Bishop Vesey's Grammar School?
Score 205 or more (the qualifying score for all Birmingham grammar schools, 2027 entry). Latest published figure: 205 (Standardised score. September 2027 entry, All applicants, Admissions policy). A qualifying score is not an offer.
When do I apply for Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, and when are offers made?
Apply on your home council's form by 31 October 2026. Offers come on 1 March 2027.
Sources
- kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk · King Edward VI Foundation: admissions timetable
- kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk · King Edward VI Foundation: results and offers · checked 25 September 2026
- kent.gov.uk · Kent County Council: register for the Kent Test (age range for each test year)
- gov.uk · GOV.UK: school admissions, how to apply (apply by 31 October; secondary offers on 1 March, or the next working day)