King Edward VI 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
Not published yet
Last year: 19 September 2026
Register
Not published yet
Last year: 12 May to 19 June 2026
Apply by
Sunday 31 October 2027
Apply to your home council
Score to qualify
220
The score needed to be considered, September 2027 entry. It is not an offer.
GL-style practice. The first lesson is free.
Every date for September 2028 entry
Dates not yet published show last year's, so you know roughly when to look.
CSSE test
Not published yet. Last year: 19 September 2026
An exceptional sitting on 29 September needs evidence.
CSSE results
Not published yet. Last year: 12 October 2026, after close of business
Allow 24 hours.
Apply to your home council
Sunday 31 October 2027
The national closing date. Your home council's form lists every school, grammar or not, in order of preference.
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 from today to the test
Pick the year group. The plan counts back from the test and covers English, writing and maths.
Free. No account needed.
Practise for this 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 is the King Edward VI Grammar School 11+ test for September 2028 entry?
The date is not published yet. Last year it was 19 September 2026. 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 King Edward VI Grammar School test?
Registration is not published yet. Last year it was 12 May to 19 June 2026.
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 Sunday 31 October 2027. Offers come on Wednesday 1 March 2028.
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)