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11+ Warwickshire Entrance Test Information

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  1. What is the Warwickshire 11+ entrance test?
  2. Practice Tests for 2026 11+ Warwickshire Exams
  3. Dates and application information 2026
  4. Useful links
  5. The 11+ Warwickshire test format
  6. The Warwickshire 11+ entrance test top tips for your child
  7. How to prepare for the 2026 11+ Warwickshire exam

What is the Warwickshire 11+ entrance test?

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The Warwickshire 11+ entrance test is the exam which children must sit to gain entry in Year 7 to the five selective grammar schools in Warwickshire, listed below:

  • King Edward VI School
  • Stratford Girls’ Grammar School
  • Alcester Grammar School
  • Lawrence Sheriff School
  • Rugby High School
  • Ashlawn School* – partially selective

*Ashlawn School is a bi-lateral school which operates one selective class who follow a slightly different curriculum in Years 7 and 8 (90 selective places and 190 non-selective places).

These schools are highly competitive. Your child will not only need to pass the Warwickshire 11+ test, but score very highly in it, in order to get into the school of your choice.

Make sure you check the websites of individual schools for their admissions criteria. Some schools give priority to children living within a certain catchment area.

The Warwickshire 11+ test is a standardised exam covering Maths, English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-verbal Reasoning/Spatial Awareness. Since 2022, the exam has been produced by GL, so make sure you prepare for the GL style of exam. Read on for useful information about this new format of exam and how to prepare.

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Dates and application information 2026

The test is sat by Year 6 students in September. Registration opens earlier in the year, so make sure you check the Warwickshire County Council website so that you don’t miss the deadline

Application process:

  • Register for the Warwickshire 11+ test.
  • Sit the Warwickshire 11+ entrance test
  • Receive results from the test. If your child has passed the test, they can apply to the grammar schools in Warwickshire.
  • Complete and submit a Common Application Form via Warwickshire County Council.

Dates for 2027 entry

Registration for testing opens: May 2026
Registration closes: June 2026
Test date: September 2026
Results of the test sent out: mid-October 2026
Local authority preference form deadline: 31st October 2026
National offer day: 1st March 2027

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The 11+ Warwickshire test format

The Warwickshire 11+ test is made up of two papers.

Both papers last about one hour, including additional time for instructions and examples. They are multiple-choice and have separate answer sheets which will be marked by an automatic marking machine.

There are no written answer sections in the test.

Each paper is divided into smaller timed sections that tests:

  • Mathematics
  • English Comprehension
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-verbal/Spatial Reasoning

The papers are divided into individually timed sections which are preceded by instructions and example questions.

Mathematics

The Mathematics section covers key aspects of the KS2 National Curriculum. A rough guide to topics covered:

  • Arithmetic – operations, number properties, decimals, BIDMAS
  • Algebra, simple linear equations
  • Fractions and Percentages
  • Measurements – unit conversions, area and volume
  • Graphs – Venn diagrams, line graphs, pie charts, pictograms
  • Statistics – mean, median, mode, range
  • Geometry – 2D shapes, angles, coordinates
  • Word questions

English Comprehension

Children will be given a passage to read, then must answer comprehension questions on the passage. These questions will test your child’s understanding of the passage, ability to make inferences, understanding of a writer’s style and tone, knowledge of literary devices, vocabulary knowledge, and grammar.

Verbal Reasoning

This section tests your child’s vocabulary knowledge and reasoning skills. Topics can include: synonyms and antonyms, word puzzles, missing letter puzzles, alphabet code puzzles.

Non-Verbal Reasoning

This section tests your child’s spatial awareness and reasoning skills. They will need to spot sequences, understand relationships between shapes and diagrams, and visualise the nets of shapes.

It is divided into short sections of different question types, including both non-verbal reasoning and spatial reasoning. Each section is individually timed and will contain practice questions.

The Warwickshire 11+ entrance test top tips for your child

  • For maths, make sure you are familiar and confident with the KS2 maths syllabus, as this is what the questions will be based on.
  • Read the questions carefully! Just because the questions are multiple choice, it doesn’t mean they are easy.
    In the comprehension section, there is often more than one option which looks as though it could be correct – be careful not to fall for red herrings.
  • Pay attention to the time! As with any exam, time management is key, but it is especially important in the Warwickshire 11+ test because this is made up of many different parts.
    -Read and listen to any instructions about timings carefully.
  • Don’t leave any blanks! It is always worth filling in an answer even if you are unsure.

How to prepare for the 2026 11+ Warwickshire exam

The most useful way to prepare is to do practice papers to familiarise yourself with the style of the exam.

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