11 plus results and pass marks explained
Want to know more about 11 Plus results and pass marks before your child's results are released? Read our handy guide!
Your child has received their 11+ results, but what do they actually mean? The results of the 11 Plus are mostly standardised – this removes variable elements from test scores and allows children to be compared equally. There are anumber of ways that those variables are taken into account, and you can learn about them here.
How are the 11+ results calculated?
There are three variables considered when standardising your child’s 11 Plus score.
Different test papers
Rather than adding up the marks of each paper, the standardisation process means each paper is given equal weight in your child’s overall 11+ results.
Your child’s age
Exam boards and schools recognise that a difference in age can have a significant impact on ability, as in just a year children’s vocabulary can increase on average by 1000 words.
Difficulty of the paper
Examining bodies will ensure that the pass mark is reflective of the difficulty of the paper. If the paper is considered to be less difficult than the previous year then the pass mark would be higher to ensure that there aren’t more passing students than places available
How does 11 Plus standardisation work?
Below is a section of a standardisation table which examining bodies use to calculate the 11+ results’ score. Your child’s marks of the paper (eg. 30 out of 40) are converted to points depending on their age. A point score will be set as the pass mark, taking into account the difficulty of the paper.
When are the 11+ results released?
The exact dates of the 11+ results vary from school to school. But they'll mostly be released in mid-October up until the end of October. You can see below when 11 Plus results will be released in your area.
Keep in mind that some schools require a Second Stage entrance exam, which your child will be invited to take if they pass their initial 11 Plus exam.
2024 11+ results in my area
Berkshire
Herschel Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Kendrick School: mid-October 2024
Langley Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Reading Girls’ School: before 31st October 2024
Reading School: mid-October 2024
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Upton Court Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Aylesbury High School: 11th October 2024
Beaconsfield High School: 11th October 2024
Burnham Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Chesham Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Dr Challoner’s High School: 11th October 2024
John Hampden Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Royal Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Royal Latin School: 11th October 2024
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Wycombe High School: 11th October 2024
Cumbria
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith: mid-October 2024
Devon
Churston Ferrers Grammar School: 14th October 2024
Colyton Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Devonport High School for Boys: mid-October 2024
Devonport High School for Girls: 14th October 2024
Torquay Boys’ Grammar School: 14th October 2024
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School: on or as soon as possible after 14th October 2024
Dorset
Bournemouth School: 11th October 2024
Bournemouth School for Girls: 11th October 2024
Parkstone Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Poole Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Essex
Colchester County High School for Girls: mid-October 2024
Colchester Royal Grammar School: mid-October 2024
King Edward VI Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Shoeburyness High School: mid-October 2024
Southend High School for Boys: mid-October 2024
Southend High School for Girls: mid-October 2024
St Bernard’s High School: mid-October 2024
St Thomas More High School: mid-October 2024
Westcliff High School for Boys: mid-October 2024
Westcliff High School for Girls: mid-October 2024
Gloucestershire
Denmark Road High School: mid-October 2024
Marling School: mid-October 2024
Pate’s Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Ribston Hall High School for Girls: mid-October 2024
Sir Thomas Rich’s School: mid-October 2024
Stroud High School: mid-October 2024
The Crypt School: mid-October 2024
Greater London: Barnet
Queen Elizabeth’s School: 1st October 2024
St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School: mid-September 2024
The Henrietta Barnett School: 3rd-4th September 2024 (1st release), 1st October 2024 (2nd release)
Greater London: Bexley
Beths Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Bexley Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Townley Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Greater London: Bromley
Newstead Wood School: week of 21st October 2024
St Olave’s Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Greater London: Enfield
The Latymer School: mid-October 202
Greater London: Kingston upon Thames
Tiffin Girls’ School: on or around 15th October 2024*
Tiffin School: on or around 15th October 2024*
*This will be the first results release for these schools - at this point you'll find out if your child has been invited for the Stage Two Tests. The results for these tests will release in March 2025.
Greater London: Redbridge
Ilford County High School: mid-October 2024
Woodford County High School: mid-October 2024
Greater London: Sutton
Greenshaw High School: mid-September 2024 (SET)*
Nonsuch High School: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 2024 (Second Stage)*
Sutton Grammar School: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 2024 (Second Stage)*
Wallington County Grammar School: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 2024 (Second Stage)*
Wallington High School for Girls: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 2024 (Second Stage)*
Wilson’s School: mid-September 2024 (SET), mid-October 202 (Second Stage)*
*Selective state schools in Sutton will release your child's results for the Selective Eligibility Test (SET) approximately a week after the exam in mid-September. If your child is then invited to the Second Stage entrance exam they'll receive their results in mid-October (Greenshaw High School doesn't require the Second Stage entrance exam for entry).
Greater London: Wandsworth
Ashcroft Technology Academy: mid-October 2024
Burntwood School: mid-October 2024
Chestnut Grove Academy: mid-October 2024
Graveney School: by mid-October 2024
Greater Manchester
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys: mid-October 2024
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls: mid-October 2024
Loreto Grammar School: on or before 23rd October 2024
Saint Ambrose College: no later than 21st October 2024
Sale Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Stretford Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Urmston Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Hertfordshire
Croxley Danes School: 19th September 2024 (1st round), 16th October (2nd round)
Dame Alice Owen’s School: mid-October 2024
Parmiter’s School: 16th October 2024
Queens’ School: 16th October 2024
Rickmansworth School: mid-October 2024
St Clement Danes School: 16th October 2024
Watford Grammar School for Boys: 16th October 2024
Watford Grammar School for Girls: 16th October 2024
Kent
Barton Court Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Borden Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Cranbrook School: 17th October 2024
Dane Court Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Dartford Grammar School: 18th October 2023
Dartford Grammar School for Girls: 17th October 2024
Dover Grammar School for Boys: 17th October 2024
Dover Grammar School for Girls: 17th October 2024
Gravesend Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Highsted Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Highworth Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Invicta Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Maidstone Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 17th October 2024
Mayfield Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Oakwood Park Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Sir Roger Manwood’s School: 17th October 2024
The Folkestone School for Girls: 17th October 2024
The Harvey Grammar School: 17th October 2024
The Judd School: 17th October 2024
The Langton Grammar School for Boys: 17th October 2024
The Norton Knatchbull School: 17th October 2024
The Skinner’s School: 17th October 2024
Tonbridge Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 17th October 2024
Weald of Kent Grammar School: 17th October 2024
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: 17th October 2024
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls: 17th October 2024
Lancashire
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School: 12th October 2024
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: 9th October 2024
Lincolnshire
Boston Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Boston High School for Girls: 11th October 2024
Bourne Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Caistor Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Carre’s Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School: 11th October 2024
Kesteven and Sleaford High School: 11th October 2024
King Edward VI Academy, Spilsby: 11th October 2024
King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth: 11th October 2024
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Alford: 11th October 2024
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Horncastle: 11th October 2024
Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Gainsborough: 11th October 2024
Skegness Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Spalding Grammar School: 11th October 2024
Spalding High School: 11th October 2024
The King’s School Grantham: 11th October 2024
Medway
Chatham Grammar School: 8th October 2024
Fort Pitt Grammar School: 8th October 2024
Holcombe Grammar School: 8th October 2024
Rainham Mark Grammar School: 8th October 2024
Rochester Grammar School: 8th October 2024
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School: 8th October 2024
Merseyside
Calday Grange Grammar School: mid-October 2024
St Anselm’s College: before the end of October 2024
The Liverpool Blue Coat School: 19th September 2024 (1st round), 16th October 2024 (2nd round)
Upton Hall School: by 11th October 2024
West Kirby Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Wirral Grammar School for Boys: mid-October 2024
Wirral Grammar School for Girls: mid-October 2024
North Yorkshire
Ermysted’s Grammar School: week of 14th October 2024
Ripon Grammar School: mid-October 2024
Skipton Girls’ High School: 14th October 2024
Shropshire
Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School: by 18th October 2024
Newport Girls’ High School: around 18th October 2024
Warwickshire
Alcester Grammar School: 18th October 2024
Lawrence Sheriff School: 18th October 2024
Rugby High School: 18th October 2024
King Edward VI School: 18th October 2024
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School: 18th October 2024
West Midlands
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School for Boys: 18th October 2024
King Edward VI Aston School: 18th October 2024
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys: 18th October 2024
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls: 18th October 2024
King Edward VI Five Ways School: 18th October 2024
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys: 18th October 2024
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls: 18th October 2024
Queen Mary’s Grammar School: 18th October 2024
Queen Mary’s High School: 18th October 2024
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls: 18th October 2024
Wolverhampton Girls’ High School: 18th October 2024
West Yorkshire
Crossley Heath Grammar School: by 19th October 2024
Heckmondwike Grammar School: by 16th October 2024
North Halifax Grammar School: by 19th October 2024
Wiltshire
Bishop Wordsworth’s School: mid-October 2024
South Wilts Grammar School: 11th October 2024
What happens after 11 Plus results?
My child passed…
Congratulations, it’s time for applications! Passing 11 Plus doesn’t automatically guarantee a place as schools have different policies on place allocation. They may prefer students that already have siblings at the school and will consider how far away you live and whether your child receives free school meals. So try applying to multiple schools to avoid disappointment
My child didn’t pass…
If your child didn’t pass, they may still be awarded a place through the appeals system, so be sure to check appeals requirements with the school. Your child won’t be alone in this as there can be up to 8 applications for every 1 place. There will still be many options for a rich education in your local area, so consider your options and remember that we’re always here to help.
Next steps…
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11+ Results FAQs
When are the 11 Plus results out?
The exact date for the 11+ results varies. Typically, results are released a few weeks after the examination in October and are always sent prior to the secondary school application cut-off date (October 31st).
How To Appeal 11 Plus Results?
To appeal 11+ results, contact the school or the examining body directly to request a review or re-mark. When appealing, you will typically need to provide valid reasons or evidence if your child was unwell on the exam day. It’s also essential toadhere to the deadline set by the authority for appeals, which is typically a short period after the results are released.
How Do You Find Out 11 Plus Results?
11+ results are usually either sent to you by post, email or via an online link. It’s crucial to provide up-to-date contact details during the exam registration to avoid any potential delays.
What Is a Good 11 Plus Score?
A “good” 11 Plus score can vary depending on the region, the school and the year. Generally, scores above the 100th percentile are considered good, with the top score typically hovering around 140.
What’s The Pass Mark for 11 Plus?
The pass mark for the 11 Plus exam can differ from one school to another. However, each year, the pass mark typically hovers around at least 80%.
