The time has come to apply to sit for the 11+ examinations this September 2027. Children born between September 2015 and August 2016 (in year five) need to apply to sit the examinations this September 2026 to move into year seven in September 2027.
Different boroughs have different dates and application procedures. Please note the different closing dates for applications and ensure that you register for all the schools that you wish to apply for.
You will find the information you need to apply for the examinations below. We have copied the links to direct you to the correct pages where possible.
Registration for the 11+ examination opens - Tuesday March 2026.
A link to the registration page can be found here:
https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/selection-tests/register-secondary-selection-test
Examination date - test sessions are planned for week commencing first week of September 2026
A link to the virtual school open evening can be found here:
https://www.bexleygs.co.uk/page/? title=Virtual+Open+Experience+ for+Year+7+entry+September+2021&pid=267
Registration for the 11+ examination opens - June 2026.
Registration closes - July 2026.
Examination date - test due to be held on:
September 2026 for children who go to a school in Kent.
Registration for the 11+ examination opens - May 2026.
Registration closes - June 2026.A link to the registration page can be found here:
https://newsteadwood.applicaa.com/1?skip_modal=trueExamination date - test sessions are planned for September and September 2026.
Registration for the 11+ examination opens - June 2026.
Registration closes - July 2026.A link to the registration page can be found here when registration opens:
https://www.saintolaves.net/111/application-procedureExamination date - test sessions are planned for
Stage 1 - September 2026.
Stage 2 - November 2026.
A link to the virtual school open evening can be found here:
https://www.saintolaves.net/30/virtual-tour-year-7
Booster classes will run on Wednesdays from 6.00pm-9.00pm (dates and times to be confirmed). In these classes, the children will complete 3 to 4 papers in English, maths, and reasoning. The papers will be marked and given back on the same day and the children will be given the opportunity to ask questions and go over anything they are not sure about.
Kent Schools - Link
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