Grammar schools in Wiltshire

Each school sets its own test and standard

At Bishop Wordsworth's SchoolSource for Bishop Wordsworth's School: NameBishop Wordsworth's School: NameCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Bishop Wordsworth's School.The source says: BISHOP WORDSWORTH'S SCHOOL ADMISSIONS POLICY 2027-28View the official source the papers are Verbal skills; Mathematics and non-verbal reasoningSource for Bishop Wordsworth's 11+ (GL Assessment): PapersBishop Wordsworth's 11+ (GL Assessment): PapersCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Bishop Wordsworth's School.The source says: The test is a verbal skills paper and a mathematics and non-verbal reasoning paper.View the official source. The standard is decided after the test: Qualifying standard set after the test by the Admissions, Property, Health & Safety Committee with the Head Master, by reference to candidates' scores; not a pre-defined mark; 10% lower for LAC/PLAC and Pupil Premium.Source for Bishop Wordsworth's 11+ (GL Assessment): Pass mark methodBishop Wordsworth's 11+ (GL Assessment): Pass mark methodCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Bishop Wordsworth's School.The source says: The qualifying standard is determined by the Admissions, Property, Health & Safety Committee in consultation with the Head Master, or another member of the senior staff at their direction. The qualifying standard is not a pre-defined mark but is determined in reference to the scores of students sitting the examination.View the official source Results are a Results letter from the School with the score and whether the qualifying standard was met; not an offer.Source for Bishop Wordsworth's School 2027 entry: Results methodBishop Wordsworth's School 2027 entry: Results methodCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Bishop Wordsworth's School.The source says: Your results letter from the School will inform you if your son has met the qualifying standard but this letter does not constitute an offer of a place.View the official source

At South Wilts Grammar SchoolSource for South Wilts Grammar School: NameSouth Wilts Grammar School: NameCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: South Wilts Grammar School (SWGS) is a selective grammar school with Academy status and responsibility for admissions rests with the People and Culture Committee of the School Governors.View the official source the papers are Maths; English (reading comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar); Verbal ReasoningSource for South Wilts Grammar School 11+ (GL Assessment): PapersSouth Wilts Grammar School 11+ (GL Assessment): PapersCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: The test is in multiple-choice format and consists of three papers: a. Maths b. English c. Verbal ReasoningView the official source. The scores are combined: each paper age-standardised by GL Assessment, equally weighted, and the three scores addedSource for South Wilts Grammar School 11+ (GL Assessment): StandardisationSouth Wilts Grammar School 11+ (GL Assessment): StandardisationCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: The scores attained in the maths, English and verbal reasoning tests are standardised to make allowances for the child’s age in relation to the ages of the other children and to give the three tests equal weighting.View the official source. Combined standardised score must reach the standardised pass mark (out of 420; set annually, method of setting not stated); 3% lower for Pupil Premium.Source for South Wilts Grammar School 11+ (GL Assessment): Pass mark methodSouth Wilts Grammar School 11+ (GL Assessment): Pass mark methodCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: All candidates whose combined score in the maths, English and verbal reasoning papers reaches the standardised pass mark will be regarded as having passed the entrance test.View the official source

Wiltshire Council and your home council

Wiltshire Council coordinates applications and offersSource for Wiltshire: Coordinating authorityWiltshire: Coordinating authorityCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: All applications and offers of places for admission into Year 7 in the 2027-2028 academic year at SWGS will be co-ordinated by Wiltshire Council acting in their capacity as a Local (education) Authority (LA).View the official source. If you live elsewhere: Non-Wiltshire residents apply on their own county's form; that council informs Wiltshire CouncilSource for Wiltshire: Out of county routeWiltshire: Out of county routeCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: Candidates from other counties should apply via their own county’s application form. Their County Council will then inform Wiltshire Council of a candidate's preference for SWGS.View the official source. For 2027 entry, applications opened on Tuesday 1 September 2026Source for Wiltshire 2027 entry: Applications openWiltshire 2027 entry: Applications openCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Bishop Wordsworth's School.The source says: Local Authority applications for September 2027 Year 7 entry open on 1 September 2026 and close on 31 October 2026.View the official source, and offers come on Monday 1 March 2027Source for Wiltshire 2027 entry: National Offer DayWiltshire 2027 entry: National Offer DayCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: For 2027 entry this will be Monday 1 March 2027View the official source.

Where to find the dates

Each school keeps its own timetable. Bishop Wordsworth's publishes a Summary timetable on the school website (Year 7 Admissions page).Source for Bishop Wordsworth's School 2027 entry: Dates published byBishop Wordsworth's School 2027 entry: Dates published byCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Bishop Wordsworth's School.The source says: A summary of the relevant dates and deadlines are on the School’s website.View the official source South Wilts uses its Key Dates and Deadlines table on the school's 11+ process page (2028 rows).Source for South Wilts Grammar School 2028 entry: Dates published bySouth Wilts Grammar School 2028 entry: Dates published byCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: Key Dates and DeadlinesView the official source For 2028 entry, South Wilts registration opens on Wednesday 24 March 2027Source for South Wilts Grammar School 2028 entry: Registration opensSouth Wilts Grammar School 2028 entry: Registration opensCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against South Wilts Grammar School.The source says: | 11+ test registration opens | Wednesday 24 March 2027 |View the official source, and Bishop Wordsworth's test is due in September 2027Source for Bishop Wordsworth's School 2028 entry: Test dateBishop Wordsworth's School 2028 entry: Test dateCloseChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Bishop Wordsworth's School.The source says: Please note that Talk& tours are only for boys, and their parent(s)/Guardian(s) who are considering sitting the 11+ in September 2027.View the official source. Our Wiltshire dates page brings both together.