Buckinghamshire 11+

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The Buckinghamshire 11+ (Secondary Transfer Test) is used for all grammar schools in Buckinghamshire. It tests Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning through GL Assessment papers.

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Member Schools

2,331

Total Year 7 Places

4:1

Avg Applicants/Place

121

Avg Qualifying Score

Exam Information

Subjects

Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning

Format

Two multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 min).

Avg Duration

64 minutes

Avg Papers

2 papers

Avg Max Score

170

Selection Methods

catchment then score

Key Dates

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Registration Opens

6 May 2025

Registration opens for the 11+ exam

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Registration Deadline

20 Jun 2025

Final day to register for the 11+ exam

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Exam Date

13 Sept 2025 at 09:00:00

11+ entrance exam

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Results Date

11 Oct 2025

11+ results released to parents

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Caf Deadline

31 Oct 2025

Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)

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Offer Day

1 Mar 2026

National Offer Day — places confirmed

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Registration Opens

5 May 2026

Registration opens for the 11+ exam

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Registration Deadline

19 Jun 2026

Final day to register for the 11+ exam

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Exam Date

12 Sept 2026 at 09:00:00

11+ entrance exam

10

Results Date

10 Oct 2026

11+ results released to parents

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Caf Deadline

31 Oct 2026

Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)

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Offer Day

1 Mar 2027

National Offer Day — places confirmed