Buckinghamshire 11+ (Secondary Transfer Test) — A Parent’s Guide
The Buckinghamshire 11+, known as the Secondary Transfer Test (STT), is run by The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools and sat at the start of Year 6. It determines eligibility for Bucks’ well-known grammar schools.
What the Buckinghamshire 11+ tests
- ✓Verbal reasoning and comprehension
- ✓Non-verbal reasoning
- ✓Maths (numerical reasoning)
Format & key facts
Exam board: GL Assessment, on behalf of The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS).
Sat in September at the start of Year 6, usually across two test days.
Children at Buckinghamshire state schools are entered automatically; out-of-county families must register.
The qualifying standardised score is 121 — children reaching it are deemed eligible for grammar school.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Buckinghamshire admissions website.
Grammar schools in Buckinghamshire
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Buckinghamshire 11+:
How to prepare for the Buckinghamshire 11+
- 💡The 121 threshold is pass/fail, so consistent accuracy across all three areas matters more than a single strong subject.
- 💡Non-verbal reasoning is often the least familiar — give it dedicated practice.
- 💡Rehearse under timed conditions so test day feels routine, not stressful.
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Buckinghamshire 11+ — questions parents ask
What is a qualifying score for the Bucks 11+?▸
The qualifying standardised score is 121. Children who reach it are assessed as eligible for a Buckinghamshire grammar school place.
Is registration automatic in Buckinghamshire?▸
Children attending Buckinghamshire state primary schools are usually entered automatically. Families living outside the county, or at some independent schools, need to register directly.
What does the Bucks Secondary Transfer Test cover?▸
It covers verbal reasoning and comprehension, non-verbal reasoning and maths (numerical reasoning), set by GL Assessment.