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Lawrence Sheriff School 11+ admissions
A boys' grammar school in Warwickshire, for ages 11 to 18. What the school, the council and the test organisers have published about getting in.
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Which test
GL Assessment
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Score to qualify
213
Standardised score. September 2026 entry, All applicants, National Offer Day
Lowest score offered a place
213
Standardised score. September 2026 entry, Eastern Area of Warwickshire (category 5), National Offer Day
Catchment, 2027 entry
Two areas: the Eastern Area of Warwickshire (listed parishes around Rugby) and the Priority Circle, centred on the Rugby Water Tower with a radius of 10.004 miles (this includes the Eastern Area).
Year 7 places
150
September 2027 entry
All 5 Warwickshire grammar schools
| School | For | Year 7 places | GCSE Attainment 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School | Boys | 87 | 83.3 |
| Stratford Girls' Grammar School | Girls | 120 | 80.6 |
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Boys | 150 | 75.1 |
| Rugby High School | Girls | 150 | 74.9 |
| Alcester Grammar School | Boys and girls | 150 | 73.7 |
Compare Warwickshire grammar schools: test, scores and results day
Which 11+ test?
- Test
- West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test
- Written by
- GL Assessment
- Which entry year
- Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Test type: GL Assessment. Area test guide: The West Midlands grammar schools test.
Scores: qualifying and offered
A qualifying score puts a child in the running. It is not an offer. The lowest score offered shows how far down the list places went that year.
Qualifying scores
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Qualifying scoreNational Offer Day | 213 standardised score | All applicants |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Qualifying scoreAdmissions policy | 212 standardised score | All applicants |
Scores offered a place
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 213 standardised score | Eastern Area of Warwickshire (category 5) |
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 241 standardised score | Priority Circle (category 6) |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 212 standardised score1 | 4: Eastern Warwickshire |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score offered a placeNational Offer Day | 232 standardised score1 | 5: priority circle |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Lowest score on the waiting listWaiting list | 209 standardised score | All applicants |
- Ranking: Score within category, distance tiebreak; on-time applications only
To see how age changes a standardised score, try the age standardisation calculator.
Catchment and distance
Many grammar schools give priority by where you live. Always check your address against the official policy or map.
- What the policy says
- Two areas: the Eastern Area of Warwickshire (listed parishes around Rugby) and the Priority Circle, centred on the Rugby Water Tower with a radius of 10.004 miles (this includes the Eastern Area).
- Official map or policy
- lawrencesheriffschool.net
Places and demand
How many Year 7 places there are, and how many children applied or sat the test, as published.
Places
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027 | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 150 | |
| Sept 2025test 2024 | Offers madeNational Offer Day | 150 | All applicants |
Ofsted and GCSE results
- Last graded inspection
- Outstanding, 29 March 2022
- Reports
- Read the Ofsted reports
GCSE results (DfE)
| Year | Pupils | Attainment 8 | Grade 5+ in English and maths | EBacc average point score | Progress 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 150 | 75.1 | 96% | 7.16 | Not available |
| 2023 to 2024 | 118 | 77.1 | 99.2% | 7.3 | 0.89 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 120 | 73.8 | 97.5% | 7.1 | 0.57 |
Appeals
A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. An admission appeal is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or for a selection review.
The appeal deadline will be in the offer letter.
Questions parents ask
What 11+ test does Lawrence Sheriff School use?
GL Assessment. West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
What score do you need for Lawrence Sheriff School?
Qualifying score for September 2026 entry (all applicants): 213 standardised score. Lowest score offered a place for September 2026 entry (eastern area of warwickshire (category 5)): 213 standardised score. Past scores do not predict the 2028 score, and a score on the boundary did not always get a place.
How many Year 7 places does Lawrence Sheriff School have?
Published admission number (Year 7 places): 150 (September 2027 entry).
Does Lawrence Sheriff School have a catchment area?
Two areas: the Eastern Area of Warwickshire (listed parishes around Rugby) and the Priority Circle, centred on the Rugby Water Tower with a radius of 10.004 miles (this includes the Eastern Area). Always check the full admissions policy before you apply.
Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at Lawrence Sheriff School?
Yes. A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. The deadline is in your offer letter. An appeal about a place is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or reviewed.
Sources
Where each figure on this page comes from.
- ea-edubase-api-prod.azurewebsites.net · School name, address, age range and type (DfE Get Information about Schools) · checked 27 September 2026
- westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk · Test provider and format · checked 27 September 2026
- api.warwickshire.gov.uk · Qualifying scores, Scores offered a place, Places, Qualifying score, Lowest score offered a place, Lowest score on the waiting list, Offers made · checked 26 September 2026
- lawrencesheriffschool.net · Catchment or priority area, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 30 October 2026
- api.warwickshire.gov.uk · Qualifying score, Lowest score offered a place · checked 30 October 2026
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · Ofsted inspections (as at 31 August 2026) · checked 27 September 2026
- explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · GCSE results 2024 to 2025 (DfE), GCSE results 2023 to 2024 (DfE), GCSE results 2022 to 2023 (DfE) · checked 27 September 2026
- gov.uk · How school admission appeals work · checked 27 September 2026
For anything not shown here, the school's admissions page is the source to trust.