Grammar schools in Warwickshire

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial Team

Warwickshire 11+: the test
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test
Written by GL Assessment
Checked, source: West Midlands Grammar Schools, checked 9 Oct 2026
Warwickshire 11+: score to qualify
Set by each school
West Midlands 11+: the test
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test
Written by GL Assessment
Checked, source: West Midlands Grammar Schools, checked 9 Oct 2026
West Midlands 11+: score to qualify
Set by each school

In short

Warwickshire County Council counts 6Warwickshire: Grammar schoolsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: There are six selective grammar schools in Warwickshire, all of whom allocate their places based on the results achieved in the 11+ test.View the official source selective schools, including Ashlawn SchoolAshlawn School: NameChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Ashlawn School.The source says: Admissions Policy for Ashlawn SchoolView the official source (Ashlawn is a bilateral school with one selective classWarwickshire: Ashlawn bilateralChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: Ashlawn School is a bi-lateral school which operates one selective class who follow a slightly different curriculum in Years 7 and 8.View the official source). All of them use the shared test of West Midlands Grammar Schools (WMGS)West Midlands: Partnership nameChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Queen Mary's High School.The source says: The West Midlands Grammar Schools (WMGS) partnership provides an opportunity for schools to shareView the official source, written by GL AssessmentWest Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test: Test providerChecked 9 Oct 2026 against West Midlands Grammar Schools.The source says: The test is provided by GL Assessment.View the official source. For 2027 entry, children sat it on 12 and 13 September 2026Warwickshire 2027 entry: Test dateChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: | 12 and 13 September 2026 | 11+ test dates |View the official source, and results are due on 16 October 2026 (on the Parent Portal)Warwickshire 2027 entry: ResultsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: | 16 October 2026 | 11+ results available on Parent Portal |View the official source. The next deadline after that is for school applications: 31 October 2026Warwickshire 2027 entry: School place applications close (CAF)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: | 31 October 2026 | Secondary 2027 application deadline (please apply via your home authority) |View the official source. The test date for 2028 entry is Warwickshire 2028 entry: Test dateNot yet published by Warwickshire County Council; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Warwickshire's 2027 entry 11+ testing scheduleView the official source. The schools appear below in A to Z order, and you can sort them by distance from your postcode.

The schools

Schools in Warwickshire

The Warwickshire 11+, step by step

Listed A to Z by school name.

Alcester Grammar SchoolBoys and girls
No distance published
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150 places, 2027 entry
Ashlawn SchoolBoys and girls
No distance published
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256 places, 2027 entry
King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-AvonBoys
No distance published
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87 places, 2027 entry
Lawrence Sheriff SchoolBoys
No distance published
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150 places, 2027 entry
Rugby High SchoolGirls
No distance published
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150 places, 2027 entry
Stratford Girls' Grammar SchoolGirls
No distance published
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120 places, 2027 entry

How places are given in Warwickshire

The pass score is not fixed in advance: a Committee of Reference sets each school's Automatic Qualifying Score and waiting-list minimum each yearWarwickshire: Committee of referenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Alcester Grammar School.The source says: The Committee of Reference is a panel of head teachers and teachers appointed according to the terms of reference.View the official source. Each school then gives places under its own rules, so read them on the school pages. To check where you live against those rules, use the interactive priority-area maps on the council websiteWarwickshire: Priority area mapsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: This will show which school's priority area you are in but also, the boundaries for each school's priority area.View the official source.

If you also apply to Birmingham grammar schools, note that Warwickshire and Birmingham may weight the same test differently, so totals can differWarwickshire: Two result setsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Alcester Grammar School.The source says: This means that if your child receives two results letters, their total scores could be different.View the official source. Anyone born in the right year can take part: based on date of birth only; you need not live in WarwickshireWarwickshire: EligibilityChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: Eligibility to take the Warwickshire 11+ test is based solely on a child's date of birth. They do not have to be living in Warwickshire.View the official source.

The council runs the process

The test is organised by Warwickshire County Council's Admissions Service (Warwickshire Admissions), working with the Birmingham grammar schoolsWarwickshire: AdministratorChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Alcester Grammar School.The source says: Warwickshire County Council’s Admissions Service (Warwickshire Admissions) operates the Entrance Test along with The Grammar Schools in Birmingham.View the official source. Where you register depends on where you live: Warwickshire residents register via the council Parent Portal; Birmingham residents with The Grammar Schools in Birmingham; others where they most want a schoolWarwickshire: Registration routeChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Lawrence Sheriff School.The source says: Parents/Carers living in Warwickshire must register for the test with Warwickshire Admissions.View the official source. Your school application is separate and goes to your home council. Warwickshire then checks addresses: proof of address requested in early December; must arrive by 31 December or the application is lateWarwickshire: Residency proofChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: We need to receive the requested proof by 31 December.View the official source. Offers for 2027 entry come on 1 March 2027Warwickshire 2027 entry: National Offer DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: | 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |View the official source.

Where to find the dates

Registration follows the same pattern each year: registration opens on 7 May each year and closes on 30 JuneWarwickshire: Registration ruleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: Registration for the 11+ opens on 7 May each year for those children currently in Year 5. Candidates must register by the deadline of 30 June.View the official source. Our Warwickshire dates page has each step for 2027 entry, including the address check in week commencing 1 December 2026Warwickshire 2027 entry: Proof of address requestChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Warwickshire County Council.The source says: | W/C 1 December 2026 | Week commencing 1 December 2026 - Proof of Address (mandatory) to be sent to: poa@warwickshire.gov.ukView the official source. The Warwickshire 11+ guide explains the test.