Warwickshire 11+ — Grammar Schools, Format & Free Practice
The Warwickshire 11+ is the shared entrance test for the county’s grammar schools, including the well-known Rugby and Stratford grammars. Set by GL Assessment and sat at the start of Year 6, it decides eligibility for grammar-school places across Warwickshire.
What the Warwickshire 11+ tests
- ✓English — comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
Exam board: GL Assessment, used by the Warwickshire grammar-school consortium.
Sat in September at the start of Year 6.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Families register in the summer before the test; out-of-county children can also apply.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Warwickshire admissions website.
Grammar schools in Warwickshire
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Warwickshire 11+:
How to prepare for the Warwickshire 11+
- 💡Cover all four areas evenly — reasoning speed often decides borderline cases.
- 💡Rehearse under timed conditions to build the pace the test demands.
- 💡Check each school’s catchment and priority rules, which sit on top of the test score.
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Warwickshire 11+ — questions parents ask
Which schools use the Warwickshire 11+?▸
The county’s grammar schools — including Lawrence Sheriff, Rugby High, King Edward VI Stratford, Stratford Girls’ and Alcester Grammar — use the shared GL-based entrance test.
What does the Warwickshire 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, set by GL Assessment.
When is the Warwickshire 11+ sat?▸
In September at the start of Year 6. Confirm exact dates and the registration deadline on the schools’ admissions pages.