Select a county to find which 11 Plus exams and schools are in your area.
Why is this important?
Almost every area and every school has different testing procedures, the format of the tests varies and the admission rules for allocating school places are specific to the area or school.
We’re here to help you navigate your way through the 11 Plus exams by giving you all the information you need before, during and after your child’s journey to grammar or private school.
In each county section you will find information about admissions to the grammar schools in England, plus information about the highly popular and competitive ‘partially selective schools’ that exist in some areas.
Find which exams and schools are in each county
NB: Please note that these lists were correct at the time of publication. Schools and regions do change exam boards, so it’s essential that you check with each grammar school that you apply to as to what exam board it uses.
Learn more about the different exam boards
Whether your child is sitting a CEM, GL Assessment or local school entrance paper we adapt our tools to prepare for many local consortia.
You can find free impartial advice for all things 11 Plus using our exam information pages:
11 Plus tuition
From experience, we know that the best preparation for the exams cannot be achieved in a short period of time. That’s why we commence our course 12 months prior to the exam for Year 5 members. For those in Year 4 and younger, attending the Explore Learning tailored sessions offers a great foundation in the core maths and English skills.
And with our new ‘Introduction to the 11 Plus’ course over the summer, your child can get started even earlier. Depending on your child’s areas of strength we might also recommend a Creative Writing class or to join the Problem Solving Maths group. Find out about the specific offering in your area by attending a free initial consultation in your local centre.