Grammar Schools
General Guidance
Important Note: the following information is relevant for current Year 5 students who will be starting secondary school in September 2025.
Common Application Form (CAF)
To apply for a secondary school place for your child, you must complete and submit the Common Application Form (CAF) to your local council.
This year's CAF will open around 1st September 2024 (when your child starts Year 6), and the deadline for completion will be 31st October 2024.
On the CAF, you need to list, in order of preference, up to 6 schools for which you would like your child to be considered.
You can apply to both state schools and grammar schools.
You must apply through your local council, even if you're applying to schools in another council area.
The local authority will allocate places based on parents' preferences, as well as schools' selection criteria.
This means that listing a particular school as your first choice does not guarantee that you will be offered a place.
However, if you are offered a place for your first-choice school, you cannot turn it down for a lower-ranked choice.
Every school has a different set of oversubscription criteria - schools may prioritise and rank students based on:
entrance test scores (for schools which have entrance tests, i.e. grammar schools),
nearness to the school,
siblings already at the school,
children of staff members at the school, etc.
The 6 schools can be any combination of state and grammar schools, however, we advise you to list at least one state school as a backup option.
Use the official GOV.UK webpage to find your local authority's secondary school admissions form:
Supplementary Information Forms (SIFs)
In some cases, you may need to fill in a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), to provide information that is not collected by the local authority's CAF but is required by a particular school to help with the selection process or otherwise.
For example, some highly-over-subscribed schools ask for proof of residency, so that they can prioritise children living close to the school; similarly, some Catholic schools ask for a certificate of Catholic practice, so that they can prioritise children from practising Catholic families.
Additionally, if a school prioritises children who are eligible for Pupil Premium, Free School Meals, Universal Credit, etc., then you will need to fill in a SIF to provide evidence and details.
Essentially, a SIF is an additional form that you need to submit directly to a secondary school (through the school website) instead of through the local authority. If a school has SIFs, they will be mentioned on the school website. Not all schools have SIFs.
Entrance Exams (11+)
If you are only applying to state schools, then the CAF and SIFs are all you need to be aware of. However, grammar schools are selective, and admission into a grammar school is primarily determined by performance in the school's entrance examinations, aka the "11+".
Every grammar school has some form of entrance examination, where children are given the opportunity to showcase their academic ability through one or more written tests (and sometimes, an interview). Performance in these entrance tests is the main factor in determining which children are offered places at the school.
To save children from having to sit separate exams for every school they are interested in, some grammar schools form associations or 'test groups', whereby a child sits the entrance exams at one school, and the results are shared with the other schools. For example, the CSSE is a group of 10 grammar schools in Essex sharing a single entrance exam; although each school has its own pass mark, admissions criteria, etc.
The timelines and details of different grammar schools' selection processes vary, but the general trend is as follows:
May to July - parents register their children for the entrance examinations
July to August - invitations are sent out with further details on the examinations
September to October - entrance examinations take place
October - exam results are sent out to parents before the CAF deadline, to help parents decide on their choices
31st October - CAF deadline
1st March - National Offer Day
Note that the results sent in October will only be a score or indication that your child has passed or failed.
A failing mark means that your child will not be eligible for a place at the school, so you should NOT list the school in your CAF.
A passing mark does NOT guarantee that your child will be offered a place at the school, only that they will be considered. You can use historical data, as well as information about the school's oversubscription criteria, to predict the likelihood of being offered a place.
What's on this page?
Please read the General Guidance section above first.
This page contains detailed information on some of the best grammar schools in and around London, with the aim of helping parents to easily navigate and understand the landscape.
Schools are grouped into sections according to test group or location - please read the section about the group before reading the information about individual schools.
For each school, you will find information on the following, either in the group section or the individual school section:
how and where to apply
detailed admission criteria (aka selection/oversubscription criteria)
useful links
contact info (for both the test group and individual school)
key dates and timelines
priority areas, where applicable
historical admissions data, where possible
introductory video, where possible
The choice of schools to include on this page was based on:
school ratings on national leaderboards
our familiarity with the exams and admissions processes
where our students have previously applied and/or attended
location
popularity
If you would like help applying to any of these (or other) schools, please do not hesitate to reach out on the WhatsApp groups (or directly).
Redbridge Grammar Schools
There are two grammar school in Redbridge: Ilford County High School (for boys) and Woodford County High School (for girls). Information and procedures related to admissions is handled by the London Borough of Redbridge.
Admission into either school is awarded on the basis of academic ability determined by performance in the Redbridge 11+ selection test, provided by GL Assessment. There are two test papers to be sat on the same day: one covering English and VR, the other Maths and NVR.
Test Format: GL Assessment | Paper 1: English and VR | Paper 2: Maths and NVR
How to Apply
Register for the Redbridge 11+ selection test through the Redbridge Admissions website.
Name the school when completing the Local Authority Common Application Form.
Admission Criteria
There is a minimum threshold score (pass mark) of 104 for all applicants. This means applicants scoring lower than 104 will not be considered.
For each school, places will be offered in order of merit, based on the determined admissions criteria. Applicants will be ranked based on the total standardised score, and then priority will be given as summarised below (please see the admissions website for full details):
'looked-after' children
45 children who are entitled to Pupil Premium
other children living inside the Common Catchment Area
other children living outside the Common Catchment Area
Key Dates
Registration Opens: 1st May 2024
Registration Deadline: 15th June 2024 (5pm)
Entrance Test: Friday 20th September 2024
CAF Deadline: 31st October 2024
National Offer Day: 1st March 2025
Common Catchment Area
Applicants living outside the Common Catchment Area are given the lowest priority. Therefore, places are only awarded out of the catchment area if there are not enough students within the catchment area. Historically, no candidate who lives outside of the catchment area, regardless of their performance, has ever been offered a place at Ilford County High School.
ICHS - Ilford County High School (Boys)
Please see the Redbridge Grammar Schools section
🎓 Available Places: 180
Open Evening:
Thursday 2nd May 2024
Headteacher Talks at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Tours at 5pm and 7:15pm
2024-Entry Stats
1435 total applicants (1:8 admission ratio)
1003 applicants from inside the common catchment area
497 applicants achieved the pass mark (35% of pupils)
WCHS - Woodford County High School for Girls
Please see the Redbridge Grammar Schools section
✉️ enquiries@woodford.redbridge.sch.uk
🎓 Available Places: 180
Live Online Admissions Information Event:
Thursday 9th May 2024
Starts at 6:30pm
2024-Entry Stats
1317 total applicants (1:7 admission ratio)
1090 applicants from inside the common catchment area
527 applicants achieved the pass mark (40% of pupils)
Introductory Video
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
The CSSE is a voluntary association of ten selective schools in Essex. While each member school has its own admissions policy, the CSSE administers the 11+ examination on their behalf. This saves children, whose parents express a preference for more than one selective school, having to take multiple tests.
Admission is awarded on the basis of academic ability determined by performance in the CSSE 11+ selection test. There are two entrance exams to be sat on the same day: a Maths non-calculator paper, and an English reading and writing paper.
Test Format: Maths (1hr) | English (1h 10m)
Information for the following schools is given on this page:
KEGS - King Edward VI Grammar School (Boys)
CCHS - Colchester County High School for Girls
SHSB - Southend High School for Boys
SHSG - Southend High School for Girls
There are 6 other schools in the CSSE; information for those can be found on the CSSE and respective school websites.
How to Apply
Register for the CSSE test by completing the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) through the CSSE Website.
You only need to do this once, even if applying for more than one CSSE school.
When completing the SIF, indicate your preferred test centre.
Name the school when completing the Local Authority Common Application Form.
Key Dates
Registration Opens: 14th May 2024 (9am)
Registration Deadline: 28th June 2024 (5pm)
Test Invitation: by 17th July 2024
Entrance Test: Saturday 21st September 2024
Test Results: 14th October 2024
CAF Deadline: 31st October 2024
National Offer Day: 1st March 2025
KEGS - King Edward VI Grammar School (Boys)
This school is part of the CSSE - please see the CSSE section
🎓 Available Places: 150
Tour and Headteacher Talks:
1st July 2024 at 1.30pm
2nd July 2024 at 9.30am
4th July 2024 at 9.30am
5th July 2024 at 1.30pm
(booking opens mid-May)
Priority Area
Priority is given to applicants living within a 12.5-mile radius of the school. 120 places (80%) are reserved for students within the priority area and up to 30 places (20%) are for students outside the priority area.
CCHS - Colchester County High School for Girls
This school is part of the CSSE - please see the CSSE section
🎓 Available Places: 192
Open Week Tours: 1st July to 5th July 2024 (booking required)
Information Evening: 12th June 2024 7-8pm
Oversubscription Criteria
Priority will first be given to applicants who score 320 or above, according to the following:
Looked-after children or PLAC
Up to 20 places for those eligible for pupil premium
Children eligible for SPP, who live in the priority area
Then, places will be offered to applicants in order of score:
Children who live in the priority area, until 154 places have been allocated (including from 1-3 above), and 38 places remain
All other children who live inside or outside the priority area
Priority Area
Priority is given to applicants living within a 25-mile radius of the school, as explained in the oversubscription criteria above.
Introductory Video
SHSB - Southend High School for Boys
This school is part of the CSSE - please see the CSSE section
🎓 Available Places: 180
Open Day: 27th June 2024 (4:30pm - 8pm)
Admissions Criteria
There is a pass mark of 303 for all applicants. This means applicants scoring lower than 303 will not be considered.
Places are allocated by Local Authorities according to the school’s rank-ordered list; priority will be given as summarised below (please see the admissions website for full details):
up to 15 places are reserved for children with 'Preferential Consideration', including 'looked-after' children and those eligible for free school meals, living within the priority area.
other children living within the priority area, until up to 150 places have been allocated, including the above.
up to 3 places are reserved for children with 'Preferential Consideration' living outside the priority area.
other children living outside the priority area, at least 27 places.
Priority Area
Priority is given to applicants living within the SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9 postcode areas. 150 places are reserved for students within the priority area.
Introductory Video
SHSG - Southend High School for Girls
This school is part of the CSSE - please see the CSSE section
🎓 Available Places: 180
Open Day: 4th July 2024 (5pm - 8pm)
Admissions Criteria
Priority will first be given to applicants who score 320 or above, according to the following:
looked-after children or PLAC
up to 14 places are reserved for children with 'Preferential Consideration', including those eligible for free school meals, living within the priority area.
other children living within the priority area, until up to 144 places have been allocated, including the above.
up to 3 places are reserved for children with 'Preferential Consideration' living outside the priority area.
other children living outside the priority area, at least 33 places.
Priority Area
Priority is given to applicants living within the SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS8 and SS9 postcode areas. 144 places are reserved for students within the priority area.
Introductory Video
Kent Grammar Schools
There are 32 grammar schools in Kent, all of which share the Kent Test as their 11+ entrance examination. Candidates applying to multiple Kent grammar schools only sit the test once, and the results are shared with the other schools.
Admission to any of the schools is awarded on the basis of academic ability determined by performance in the Kent Test. There are two entrance tests to be sat on the same day: a multiple-choice English and Maths paper (5-min practice and 25-min test for each subject); and a multiple-choice reasoning paper (around 30-min verbal reasoning and 30-min non-verbal reasoning split into timed sections). There will also be a 40-min writing exercise, which will not be marked by may be used as part of the headteacher assessment stage of the admissions process.
Score Breakdown: Your child will get standardised scores for Maths, English, and Reasoning, each between 69 and 141. To be considered for grammar school entry, children need a minimum of 107 for each subject, and a minimum total of 332.
Test Format: GL English/Maths (60mins); Reasoning (60mins); Writing (40mins)
Information for the following schools is given on this page:
DGS - Dartford Grammar School (Boys)
DGSG - Dartford Grammar School for Girls
TGS - Tonbridge Grammar School (Girls)
IGS - Invicta Grammar School (Girls)
There are 28 other grammar schools in Kent; information for those can be found on the Kent Test website and respective school websites.
How to Apply
Register for the Kent Test through the Kent Test Website.
You only need to do this once, even if applying for more than one Kent school.
When completing the form, indicate your preferred test centre.
Name the school when completing the Local Authority Common Application Form.
Key Dates
Registration Opens: TBA (early-June)
Registration Deadline: TBA (early-July)
Entrance Test: TBA (early-September)
Test Results: TBA (mid-October)
CAF Deadline: 31st October 2024
National Offer Day: 1st March 2025
DGS - Dartford Grammar School (Boys)
Part of the Kent Test group - please see the Kent Grammar Schools section
✉️ admissions@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk
🎓 Available Places: 180
Admissions Criteria
Applicants must reach the required standard for grammar school assessment in the Kent Test (as described above) to be considered for a place at the school.
In the case of over-subscription, priority will be given as summarised below (please see the admissions website for full details):
130 places for children living within the priority area:
looked-after children or PLAC
up to 13 places for students eligible for Pupil Premium, with a score of at least 20 points higher than the Kent Test threshold.
children with a score of at least 40 points higher than the Kent Test threshold.
50 places for children living anywhere:
looked-after children or PLAC
up to 5 places for students eligible for Pupil Premium, with a score of at least 20 points higher than the Kent Test threshold.
all remaining eligible children
Priority Area
The priority area encompasses the Dartford Electoral Wards which pay council tax to Dartford Borough Council, and the following named parishes:
Ash-cum-Ridley, Bean, Crockenhill, Darenth, Eynsford, Farningham, Fawkham, Hartley, Hextable, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Longfield and New Barn, Southfleet, Stone, Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley, Swanley, Swanscombe and Greenhithe, West Kingsdown, Wilmington.
Introductory Video
DGSG - Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Part of the Kent Test group - please see the Kent Grammar Schools section
✉️ school@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk
🎓 Available Places: 180
Admissions Criteria
Applicants must reach the required standard for grammar school assessment in the Kent Test (as described above) to be considered for a place at the school.
In the case of over-subscription, priority will be given as summarised below (please see the admissions website for full details):
looked-after children or PLAC
children eligible for Pupil Premium
100 places for children living within the priority area
all remaining eligible children
Priority Area
The priority area encompasses the Dartford Electoral Wards which pay council tax to Dartford Borough Council, and the following named parishes:
Ash-cum-Ridley, Bean, Crockenhill, Darenth, Eynsford, Farningham, Fawkham, Hartley, Hextable, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Longfield and New Barn, Southfleet, Stone, Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley, Swanley, Swanscombe and Greenhithe, West Kingsdown, Wilmington.
2023-Entry Stats
1340 total applicants (1:7 admission ratio)
1156 applicants were designated eligible for admission (achieved above the threshold score)
45 applicants from outside the priority area were admitted
TGS - Tonbridge Grammar School (Girls)
Part of the Kent Test group - please see the Kent Grammar Schools section
🎓 Available Places: 180
June Open Events:
Open Morning: 20th June 2024 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Open Evening: 27th June 2024 (5pm - 8:30pm)
Booking required; register for updates here
October Open Events:
Open Morning: 3rd October 2024 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Open Morning: 10th October 2024 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Open Morning: 15th October 2024 (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Booking required; register for updates here
Admissions Criteria
Applicants must reach the required standard for grammar school assessment in the Kent Test (as described above) to be considered for a place at the school.
In the case of over-subscription, students will be ranked by total score and priority will be given as summarised below (please see the admissions website for full details):
looked-after children or PLAC
up to 135 places for children living within the priority area
reserved 30 places for children living outside the priority area
reserved 15 places for children eligible for Pupil Premium
Priority Area
The priority area encompasses the local council area for Council Tax purposes: Tonbridge & Malling Borough, Tunbridge Wells Borough, Sevenoaks District.
IGS - Invicta Grammar School (Girls)
Part of the Kent Test group - please see the Kent Grammar Schools section
🎓 Available Places: 240
Open Events:
Taster Evening: 13th May (6pm - 7:45pm)
Open Morning: 20th June (9am - 11am)
Open Afternoon: 25th June (1:30pm - 3pm)
Admissions Criteria
Applicants must reach the required standard for grammar school assessment in the Kent Test (as described above) to be considered for a place at the school.
In the case of over-subscription, priority will be given as summarised below (please see the admissions website for full details):
looked-after children or PLAC
children with current family association - sibling attending the school at the same time that the child starts
children with medical, health and special access reasons
children eligible for Pupil Premium
children of permanent members of school staff
all remaining eligible children in order of nearness to the school
Introductory Video
The Tiffin Schools
Tiffin School (Boys)
Tiffin School is a selective academy school located in Kingston-upon-Thames. Admission into the school is awarded on the basis of academic ability determined by performance in the entrance tests, which comprise two stages.
See the Admissions Process section below for more information.
Test Format (Stage One): English and Maths - multiple-choice, computer-marked
Test Format (Stage Two): English and Maths - written, teacher-marked
How to Apply
Register for the Stage One entrance tests by completing the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) on the school website.
Registration opens in the second half of Summer Term. The Early SIF Deadline is for those wishing to participate in the Sporting or Music Aptitude Assessments. Otherwise the SIF Deadline applies.
If invited for Stage Two, follow instructions from the school.
Name the school when completing the Local Authority Common Application Form.
Admissions Process
Stage One Tests - All applicants will be invited to sit the Stage One test on Thursday 3rd October 2024.
The marks will be standardised, age-weighted and averaged to give a combined Stage One score, which will be used to determine which children are invited to the next stage.
You will be informed on 15th October 2024 whether or not your child has progressed onto Stage Two. You can then decide whether or not to include the school as a preference when you fill out the CAF form.
Stage One Leeway - The school will calculate the lowest Stage One score at which children have been eligible to progress to Stage Two. Then, any children who have not achieved this score, but are within 10% of the score, and meet one of the following criteria, will also be invited to Stage 2:
looked-after children or PLAC, who live within the Priority Area
children in receipt of Pupil Premium, and live within the Priority Area
children who have demonstrated aptitude in sport (in the Sporting Aptitude Assessment), and live within the Priority Area
children who have demonstrated aptitude in music (in the Music Aptitude Assessment), and live within the Priority Area
Stage Two Tests - Eligible children will be invited to sit the Stage Two test somewhere in November 2024.
The marks will be standardised and age-weighted, and then a combined score will be calculated as follows: 20% Stage One Maths score + 30% Stage Two Maths score + 50% Stage Two English score.
Selection Criteria - Applicants will be ranked by their combined score, and places will be allocated according to the following:
children with an EHCP
looked-after children or PLAC, who live within the Priority Area
children in receipt of Pupil Premium, and live within the Priority Area
up to 9 places for children who have demonstrated aptitude in sport (in the Sporting Aptitude Assessment), and live within the Priority Area
up to 9 places for children who have demonstrated aptitude in music (in the Music Aptitude Assessment), and live within the Priority Area
all other children who live within the Priority Area
all other children who live outside of the Priority Area
Priority Area
The Priority Area is a 10km radius of the school. Since it was introduced, all spaces have been allocated to students living in the Priority Area.
✉️ office@tiffin.kingston.sch.uk
🎓 Available Places: 180
Key Dates
Open Evening: Tuesday 2nd July 2024 (5pm - 8pm)
Early SIF Deadline: 8th July 2024 (9am)
Registration Deadline: 2nd September 2024 (12pm)
Stage One Test: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Stage One Results: 15th October 2024
Stage Two Test: TBC November 2024
CAF Deadline: 31st October 2024
National Offer Day: 1st March 2025
2023-Entry Stats
1666 applicants tested at Stage One (1:9 admission ratio)
680 applicants tested at Stage Two (41%)
The lowest score achieved by a child offered a place on National Offer Day was 104
The Tiffin Girls' School
The Tiffin Girls' School is a selective academy school located in Kingston-upon-Thames. Admission into the school is awarded on the basis of academic ability determined by performance in the entrance tests, which comprise two stages.
See the Admissions Process section below for more information.
Test Format (Stage One): English and Maths - multiple-choice, computer-marked
Test Format (Stage Two): English and Maths - written, teacher-marked
How to Apply
Register for the Stage One entrance tests by completing the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) on the school website.
If invited for Stage Two, follow instructions from the school.
Name the school when completing the Local Authority Common Application Form.
Admissions Process
Stage One Tests - All applicants will be invited to sit the Stage One test on Thursday 3rd October 2024 or Friday 4th October 2024.
The marks will be standardised, age-weighted and averaged to give a combined Stage One score, which will be used to determine which children are invited to the next stage.
You will be informed on 15th October 2024 whether or not your child has progressed onto Stage Two. You can then decide whether or not to include the school as a preference when you fill out the CAF form.
Stage One Leeway - The school will calculate the lowest Stage One score at which children have been eligible to progress to Stage Two. Then, any children who have not achieved this score, but are within 10% of the score, and meet one of the following criteria, will also be invited to Stage 2:
looked-after children or PLAC
children in receipt of Pupil Premium, and live within the Designated Area
Stage Two Tests - Eligible children will be invited to sit the Stage Two test somewhere in November 2024.
The marks will be standardised, age-weighted, and combined.
Stage Two Leeway - The school will calculate the 350th-ranked Stage Two score, then any children who have not achieved this score, but are within 10% of the score, and meet one of the following criteria, will be prioritised:
looked-after children or PLAC
children in receipt of Pupil Premium, and live within the Designated Area
Selection Criteria - Applicants will be ranked by their combined score, and places will be allocated according to the following:
children with an EHCP
looked-after children or PLAC, who scored in the top 350 (plus those eligible for the leeway)
up to 60 places for children living within the Inner Area, and children in receipt of Pupil Premium who within the Designated Area (plus those eligible for the leeway)
all other children who live within the Designated Area
all other children who live outside of the Designated Area
Designated and Inner Area
The Inner Area comprises the following electoral wards: Berrylands, Canbury Gardens, Coombe Hill, Coombe Vale, Green Lane & St James, Kingston Gate, Kingston Town, New Malden Village, Norbiton, St Mark's & Seething Wells, Surbiton Hill, Tudor, Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside.
The Designated Area comprises the following postal districts: KT1-10, KT12-13, KT17, KT19, TW1-17, SW13-15, SW17-20, W3-5, W7, W13, SM4, CR4.
Since it was introduced, all spaces have been allocated to students living in the Designated Area.
🎓 Available Places: 180
Key Dates
Registration Opens: 4th June 2024
Open Evening: Tuesday 9th July 2024 (4:30pm - 7:30pm)
Registration Deadline: 2nd September 2024 (12pm)
Stage One Test: 3rd-4th October 2024
Stage One Results: 15th October 2024
Stage Two Test: TBC November 2024
CAF Deadline: 31st October 2024
National Offer Day: 1st March 2025
2023-Entry Stats
1445 applicants tested at Stage One (1:8 admission ratio)
477 applicants tested at Stage Two (33%)
North London Grammar Schools
QE Barnet - Queen Elizabeth's School (Boys)
Queen Elizabeth's School is a grammar school for boys located in Barnet. Admission into the school is awarded on the basis of academic ability determined by performance in the entrance tests.
Test Format: English and Maths - multiple-choice
How to Apply
Register for the admissions test through the school website.
Name the school when completing the Local Authority Common Application Form.
Admissions Process
Scores from both tests will be standardised, age-weighted and averaged to give a combined score. There is a pass mark of 220 - this means candidates scoring lower than 220 will not be considered for a place at the school at all.
You will be informed whether or not your child will be considered for a place in early October, so that you can decide whether or not to list the school on your CAF.
2023-Entry Stats
3106 total applicants (1:17 admission ratio)
1111 applicants achieved the pass mark (36%)
990 applicants put the school on their CAF
The lowest score gaining admission into the school was 232
Introductory Video
🎓 Available Places: 180
Key Dates
Registration Opens: 1st May 2024
Open Day: 4th July 2024 (booking required)
Registration Deadline: 12th July 2024 (12pm)
Entrance Test: 18th-19th September 2024
Test Results: 1st October 2024
Tour Booking Opens: 2nd October 2024
CAF Deadline: 31st October 2024
National Offer Day: 1st March 2025
Henrietta Barnett School (Girls)
Henrietta Barnett school is a grammar school for girls located in Barnet. Admission into the school is awarded on the basis of academic ability determined by performance in the two rounds of entrance tests.
Test Format (Round One): GL Verbal, Non-Verbal, English
Test Format (Round Two): English and Maths
How to Apply
Register for the admissions test through the school website.
Name the school when completing the Local Authority Common Application Form.
Admissions Process
Round One Tests - All applicants will be invited to sit the Round One test on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 or Wednesday 4th September 2024.
The marks will be standardised and combined, then placed in rank order.
The top 300 applicants will be invited for Round 2.
You will be informed on whether or not your child has progressed onto Round Two. You can then decide whether or not to include the school as a preference when you fill out the CAF form.
Round Two Tests - Eligible children will be invited to sit the Stage Two test somewhere in early October 2024.
The marks will be standardised and combined with the Round One marks, then placed in rank order.
The ranked scores will be passed on to the Local Authorities who will allocate places according to parent's preferences and the oversubscription criteria.
Oversubscription Criteria - Applicants will be ranked by their combined score, and places will be allocated according to the following:
children with an EHCP
looked-after children or PLAC
children eligible for Pupil Premium
children who live within 3 miles of the school
all other children
2023-Entry Stats
2898 total applicants (1:28 admission ratio)
🎓 Available Places: 104
Key Dates
Open Day: 11th July 2024 (booking required)
Registration Deadline: 12th July 2024 (5pm)
Test Invitations Sent: 22nd August 2024
Entrance Test (Round One): 3rd-4th September 2024
Entrance Test (Round Two): TBA early-October
CAF Deadline: 31st October 2024
National Offer Day: 1st March 2025
The Latymer School (Mixed)
The Latymer School is a co-ed grammar school located in Enfield. Admission into the school is awarded on the basis of academic ability determined by performance in the entrance tests. There are two entrance exams to be sat on the same day: a GL Maths and Verbal Reasoning paper, and an English paper (reading/writing; set by the school).
Test Format:
GL Maths and Verbal (multiple-choice, computer-marked)
English Reading and Writing (written, teacher-marked)
How to Apply
Register for the admissions test through the school website.
Name the school when completing the Local Authority Common Application Form.
Admissions Process
The school only admits students who live within the Inner Area.
20 places are reserved for children on Free School Meals or Universal Credit, ranking in the top 900 in the Maths and Verbal Reasoning test.
Up to 20 places are music places; applicants applying for a music place must be ranked in the top 700 in the Maths and Verbal Reasoning test.
Inner Area
The school only admits students who live within the Inner Area:
E2, E4, E5, E8, E9, E17
EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, EN5 (sectors 1, 2, 4, 5 only), EN8 (sectors 7, 8, 9 only)
N1 (not N1C), N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18, N19, N20, N21, N22
2024-Entry Stats
2540 total applicants (1:13 admission ratio)
🎓 Available Places: 192
Key Dates
Registration Opens: 18th March 2024
Open Day: 25th April 2024 (12pm - 5pm)
guided tours
self-guided tours
headteacher talks (booking required)
Registration Deadline: 14th June 2024
Entrance Test: 4th, 7th, 8th September 2024
CAF Deadline: 31st October 2024
National Offer Day: 1st Marchn?vmn,Vn?n?nv, 2025