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Gloucestershire 11+ dates: registration, test day and results

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial Team

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Year 6 families in Gloucestershire should expect test results in mid-October 2026Gloucestershire 2027 entry: ResultsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Mid-October 2026 – results emailed to parentsView the official source, and must then apply to the council by Saturday 31 October 2026Gloucestershire 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 31 October 2026 – deadline to complete the LA Common Application FormView the official source. Offers follow on Monday 1 March 2027Gloucestershire 2027 entry: National Offer DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 1 March 2027 – national allocation day / appeals process opensView the official source. The timetable is changing for children now in Year 5. For September 2028 entry, registration opens on Monday 8 February 2027, 12 noonGloucestershire 2028 entry: Registration opensChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: Registration will open on Monday 8 February 2027 (12 noon) and close on Friday 19 March 2027 (12 noon).View the official source, and the test is on Saturday 3 July 2027Gloucestershire 2028 entry: Test dateChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test for entry into Year 7 in September 2028 will take place on Saturday 3 July 2027.View the official source. This is earlier in the year than in past rounds, so put these dates in your calendar now.

Step by step, September 2027 entry

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  1. Step 1: Register for the test

    Done

    Sign your child up for Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test. This is not the school place application.

    Show the dates

    1. Done: Test registration opens

      12pm

    2. Done: Test registration closes

      12pm

  2. Step 2: Your child sits the test

    Done

    The test day, and any practice test before it.

    Show the dates

    1. Done: Test day

  3. Step 3: Results

    Coming up

    You find out whether your child reached the standard, and how to ask for a review.

    1. Coming up: Results

      Expected

  4. Step 4: Apply for school places

    Now

    List your schools on the Common Application Form (CAF) to your home council, in your real order of preference.

    1. Next: School place applications close: Common Application Form (CAF)

      in 11 days

  5. Step 5: Offers

    Coming up

    Your council tells you which school has offered a place.

    1. Coming up: National Offer Day

  6. Step 6: Appeals and waiting lists

    Coming up

    If you are refused a place, you can appeal and join waiting lists.

    1. Coming up: Appeal deadline

      Expected

Year 5 now? Steps for September 2028 entry

  1. Step 1: Register for the test

    Now

    Sign your child up for Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test. This is not the school place application.

    1. Next: Test registration opens

      12pm

    2. Coming up: Test registration closes

      12pmin about 21 weeks

  2. Step 2: Your child sits the test

    Coming up

    The test day, and any practice test before it.

    1. Coming up: Test day

  3. Step 3: Results

    Coming up

    You find out whether your child reached the standard, and how to ask for a review.

    1. Coming up: Results

      Expected

  4. Step 4: Apply for school places

    Coming up

    List your schools on the Common Application Form (CAF) to your home council, in your real order of preference.

    1. Coming up: School place applications close: Common Application Form (CAF)

      in about 54 weeks

  5. Step 5: Offers

    Coming up

    Your council tells you which school has offered a place.

    1. Coming up: National Offer Day

  6. Step 6: Appeals and waiting lists

    Dates not published

    If you are refused a place, you can appeal and join waiting lists.

    1. Not published yet: Appeal deadline

      Not yet published

Year 6 families in Gloucestershire should expect test results in mid-October 2026Gloucestershire 2027 entry: ResultsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Mid-October 2026 – results emailed to parentsView the official source, and must then apply to the council by Saturday 31 October 2026Gloucestershire 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 31 October 2026 – deadline to complete the LA Common Application FormView the official source. Children sat the test on Saturday 12 September 2026Gloucestershire 2027 entry: Test dateChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: The Entrance Test will take place on Saturday 12 September 2026.View the official source, after registering between Monday 18 May 2026, 12 noonGloucestershire 2027 entry: Registration opensChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: REGISTRATION PROCESS – From 12 noon on Monday 18 May 2026 to 12 noon on Friday 26 June 2026.View the official source and Friday 26 June 2026, 12 noonGloucestershire 2027 entry: Registration closesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: REGISTRATION PROCESS – From 12 noon on Monday 18 May 2026 to 12 noon on Friday 26 June 2026.View the official source. The result tells you whether the child has met the qualifying standard (not an offer of a place)Gloucestershire: Results contentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Results Whether or not your child has met the qualifying standard – PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN OFFER OF A PLACE but should help you to make your decision about preferences on your CAF.View the official source. Offers follow on Monday 1 March 2027Gloucestershire 2027 entry: National Offer DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 1 March 2027 – national allocation day / appeals process opensView the official source. The timetable is changing for children now in Year 5. The schools' statement is: test moves from September of Year 6 to the latter part of the summer term of Year 5, from summer 2027 for September 2028 entryGloucestershire: Test move to year5Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: As part of the new arrangements, the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools have also taken the decision to move the test date from September of Year 6 to the latter part of the summer term of Year 5. This will reduce pressure on pupils beginning Year 6, and provide families with earlier results.View the official source. For September 2028 entry, registration opens on Monday 8 February 2027, 12 noonGloucestershire 2028 entry: Registration opensChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: Registration will open on Monday 8 February 2027 (12 noon) and close on Friday 19 March 2027 (12 noon).View the official source and closes on Friday 19 March 2027, 12 noonGloucestershire 2028 entry: Registration closesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: Registration will open on Monday 8 February 2027 (12 noon) and close on Friday 19 March 2027 (12 noon).View the official source. The test is on Saturday 3 July 2027Gloucestershire 2028 entry: Test dateChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test for entry into Year 7 in September 2028 will take place on Saturday 3 July 2027.View the official source. This is earlier in the year than in past rounds, so put these dates in your calendar now.

Late tests and waiting lists

A child who missed registration this year still has one route: a late test in late January 2027 for those who missed registration; it leads only to the waiting list, not a place on National Allocation DayGloucestershire 2027 entry: Late registrationChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Please note that the Late Test is to give your child an opportunity to join the Waiting List for your chosen grammar school(s). Regrettably, they will not be able to be offered a grammar school place on National Allocation Day, due to the timescales involved.View the official source. After offers, ask to join a waiting list by Monday 15 March 2027Gloucestershire 2027 entry: Waiting list request deadlineChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: (for Gloucestershire this is 15 March)View the official source. The reconsideration outcome comes on Monday 5 April 2027Gloucestershire 2027 entry: Reconsideration outcomeChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: The outcome is normally advised to parents after ... 5 April 2027.View the official source. Appeals are lodged by mid-AprilGloucestershire 2027 entry: Appeal deadlineChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Panel hearings take place between May and July and need to be lodged by mid-April with the relevant schools.View the official source, with hearings in May to June 2027 (normally)Gloucestershire 2027 entry: Appeal hearingsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Ribston Hall High School.The source says: May to June 2027 | Appeals are normally held during these months.View the official source.

Later steps for September 2028 entry

The new test is set by FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise)Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test (FSCE: Adventure, Beacon, Compass): Test providerChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Pate's Grammar School (Gloucestershire).The source says: Following the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools announcement earlier this year (see below), the test provider will be Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE).View the official source. Results go out in October 2027Gloucestershire 2028 entry: ResultsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: Results: October 2027View the official source, and they are emailed to parentsGloucestershire 2028 entry: Results methodChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: October 2027 – results emailed to parentsView the official source. The council application closes on Sunday 31 October 2027Gloucestershire 2028 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 31 October 2027 – deadline to complete the LA Common Application FormView the official source, and offers come on Wednesday 1 March 2028Gloucestershire 2028 entry: National Offer DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Gloucestershire grammar schools (G7), hosted by Sir Thomas Rich's School.The source says: 1 March 2028 – national allocation day / appeals process opensView the official source.

For what this year's results mean, see the Gloucestershire results page. To lay out your own timeline, use the Gloucestershire 11+ plan.