For children aiming to start grammar school in September 2027, the 11+ test is usually taken during Year 5 or Year 6 depending on the area. There is no single UK-wide 11+ timetable: dates and registration windows vary by school, consortium and local authority.
The typical application sequence
- Research schools and their admissions rules.
- Check when 11+ registration opens and closes.
- Register for each test required by the schools you are targeting.
- Prepare for the relevant subjects and test format.
- Sit the entrance test and receive results.
- Submit the secondary-school application to your home local authority by its deadline.
Why dates matter
Missing an entrance-test registration deadline can prevent a child from sitting that test. Some regions also have unusually early tests or more than one stage. Keep a simple calendar with registration, test, results and school-application dates.
Where to check
Use the target school's official admissions page, the relevant grammar-school consortium and your home local authority. Third-party calendars can help you find dates, but the official source should be your final check because dates can change.