King Edward VI Handsworth 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: 12 September 2026
Register
Not published yet
Last year: 5 May to 26 June 2026, 4pm
Apply by
Sunday 31 October 2027
Apply to your home council
Score to qualify
224
Standardised score. September 2027 entry, Priority score route, Admissions policy
Birmingham 11+ 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.
Test registration
Not published yet. Last year: 5 May to 26 June 2026, 4pm
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 | Priority scoreAdmissions policy | 224 standardised score | Priority score route |
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreAdmissions policy | 205 standardised score | All applicants |
Lowest scores offered by year
- Sept 2023217
- Sept 2024217
- Sept 2025216
- Sept 2026219
Standardised score.
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 219 standardised score | 5: other applicants |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 216 standardised score | 5: other applicants |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeSeptember, after the waiting list | 212 standardised score | 5: other applicants |
| Sept 2024test 2023 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 217 standardised score | 5: other applicants |
| Sept 2024test 2023 | Lowest score offered a placeSeptember, after the waiting list | 214 standardised score | 5: other applicants |
| Sept 2023test 2022 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 217 standardised score | 5: other applicants |
| Sept 2023test 2022 | Lowest score offered a placeSeptember, after the waiting list | 212 standardised score | 5: other applicants |
A plan from today to the test
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.
Practise for this test
Birmingham 11+ practice
Next test: September 2027. Dates are not published yet.
Questions parents ask
When is the King Edward VI Handsworth School 11+ test for September 2028 entry?
The date is not published yet. Last year it was 12 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 Handsworth School test?
Registration is not published yet. Last year it was 5 May to 26 June 2026, 4pm.
What score do you need for King Edward VI Handsworth School?
Latest published figure: 224 (Standardised score. September 2027 entry, Priority score route, Admissions policy). A qualifying score is not an offer.
When do I apply for King Edward VI Handsworth 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
- kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk · King Edward VI Foundation: admissions timetable
- gov.uk · GOV.UK: school admissions, how to apply (apply by 31 October; secondary offers on 1 March, or the next working day)
- kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk · Priority score (kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk) · checked 26 September 2026
- kent.gov.uk · Kent County Council: register for the Kent Test (age range for each test year)