King Edward VI 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
12 October 2026, after close of business
CSSE results
PassedApply by
31 October 2026
Application deadline
PassedOffers
Monday 1 March 2027
National Offer Day
Score to qualify
220
The score needed to be considered, September 2027 entry. It is not an offer.
Their test is in 2027, with a plan from today.
Every date for September 2027 entry
Application deadline
31 October 2026
PassedReturn your home council's application form (Essex or Southend). If you live elsewhere, your own council's deadline applies.
The score that gets a place
Qualifying puts a child in the running. It is not an offer.
Qualifying scores by year
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreQualification | 220 standardised score | All applicants |
Who gets the places
- Admissions policy
- Priority (after looked after children, siblings and twins) goes to Year 6 children living in the traditional catchment area (the Lincolnshire free bus travel zone) or attending one of the named feeder primary schools; the policy appendices list the schools.Official map or policy
A plan for a younger child
Pick the year group. The plan counts back from the test and covers English, writing and maths.
Free. No account needed.
Year 5 now? Practise for next year's test
GL-style practice
King Edward VI Grammar School's test is published by GL Assessment. Our Kent Test course practises GL question styles in English, maths and reasoning. It is not a King Edward VI Grammar School paper, and the mix of subjects may differ.
Questions parents ask
When are King Edward VI Grammar School 11+ results for September 2027 entry?
12 October 2026, after close of business.
What score do you need for King Edward VI Grammar School?
Latest published figure: 220 (Standardised score. September 2027 entry, All applicants, Qualification). A qualifying score is not an offer.
When do I apply for King Edward VI Grammar School, and when are offers made?
Apply on your home council's form by 31 October 2026. Offers come on Monday 1 March 2027.
Sources
- csse.org.uk · CSSE: information guide, 2027 entry
- gov.uk · GOV.UK: school admissions, how to apply (apply by 31 October; secondary offers on 1 March, or the next working day)
- kevigs.org · Qualifying score (kevigs.org) · checked 30 October 2026
- kent.gov.uk · Kent County Council: register for the Kent Test (age range for each test year)