Herschel Grammar School 11+ for September 2028 entry
For children born 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017, in Year 5 now. They sit the test in 2027.
- Year 5 now2028 entry
- Year 6 now2027 entry
The test
September 2027, exact date not published
11+ test (Quest)
Month onlyRegister
May 2027, exact dates not published
Registration opens
Month onlyApply by
31 October 2027
Application deadline
Score to qualify
111
Standardised score. September 2028 entry, Slough Consortium candidates
Slough 11+ practice. The first lesson is free.
Every date for September 2028 entry
The score that gets a place
Qualifying puts a child in the running. It is not an offer.
- To qualify
- Score of 111 or above on the Slough Consortium 11+ (standardised). That makes a child eligible for consideration, not an offer.
- 2028 entry
- The consortium test moves from GL Assessment to Quest. Langley Grammar School says the eligibility score stays at 111.
Qualifying scores by year
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2028test 2027 | Slough Consortium eligibility threshold | 111 standardised score | Slough Consortium candidates |
Lowest scores offered by year
- Sept 2024115
- Sept 2025116
Standardised score.
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 116 standardised score | Remaining rank-score places |
| Sept 2024test 2023 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 115 standardised score | Remaining rank-score places |
Who gets the places
The consortium guide says councils offer places to eligible children using each school's own admission criteria, which can include priority admission areas.
A plan from today to the test
Pick the year group. The plan counts back from the test and covers English, maths and reasoning.
Free. No account needed.
Practise for this test
Slough 11+ practice
Next test: September 2027, written by Quest. English, maths and reasoning, as now.
Questions parents ask
When is the Herschel Grammar School 11+ test for September 2028 entry?
September 2027, exact date not published. The exact day is not published yet. It is for children born 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017, in Year 5 in 2026 to 2027.
When does registration open for the Herschel Grammar School test?
May 2027, exact dates not published. The exact day is not published yet.
What score do you need for Herschel Grammar School?
Score of 111 or above on the Slough Consortium 11+ (standardised). That makes a child eligible for consideration, not an offer. Latest published figure: 111 (Standardised score. September 2028 entry, Slough Consortium candidates). A qualifying score is not an offer.
When do I apply for Herschel Grammar School, and when are offers made?
Apply on your home council's form by 31 October 2027. Offers come on 1 March 2028.
Sources
- questassessments.com · Quest Assessments: the Slough Consortium 11+ assessment
- lgs.slough.sch.uk · Langley Grammar School: admission to Year 7, September 2027 · checked 25 September 2026
- lgs.slough.sch.uk · Slough Consortium: guide to the 11+ test, 2027 entry · checked 25 September 2026
- herschel.slough.sch.uk · Slough Consortium eligibility threshold (herschel.slough.sch.uk) · checked 27 September 2026
- s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com · Lowest score offered a place (s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com) · checked 26 September 2026
- s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com · Lowest score offered a place (s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com) · checked 26 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)