Applying for the 11+ exam
If you have decided that you would like your child to take the 11+, you must make an application for them to sit the exam. In Warwickshire, where HQ Learning is based, applications must be made through the Warwickshire County Council website, which you can access using the link below.
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/grammar-schools-11-test/register-11-test/1
Registration for the 11+ exam in Warwickshire opens on 7th May every year. From this date, parents must create or log in to a Parent Portal account where they begin the application process. It is important to carefully follow the instructions provided and adhere to the deadlines set by the council to successfully apply for the 11+ exam in Warwickshire. The application process begins in the summer term of Year 5 for students wishing to sit the exam in September.
Information on how to use the Parent Portal can be found here:
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/school-admissions-appeals/using-school-admissions-parent-portal
The deadline for application is 30th June. The test will then take place in September, when your child has just started Year 6.
A webinar on applying for grammar schools in Warwickshire is available below.
Key Dates for 11+ Application
7th May 2024 - 11+ registration opens
30th June 2024 - 11+ registration closes
12th August 2024 - Invite letters to 11+ test distributed
14th and 15th September 2024 - 11+ test dates
18th October 2024 - results available on Parent Portal
Preparing for the 11+
Once you have registered your child for the 11+, it’s time to start preparing them for the exam. See how HQ Learning can help your child to get exam ready by exploring the tuition options available.
