11 Plus Application Process
Here’s all you need to know about the 11 Plus Application process in the Bournemouth and Poole catchment area.
There’s one set of selection tests for the local Grammar Schools – Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, Poole Grammar and Parkstone Grammar.
Registration forms are available on school websites from the 22 April. Parents, carers and guardians have until midday on Friday 5 September to register for the Exam.
11 Plus Entrance Exam and Results
This years 11 Plus Entrance Exam is on Saturday 20 September. Results will be sent via email to parents/guardians by 4pm on Friday 10 October.
You have until 31 October to submit your school preferences to the local authority. Grammar Schools will only offer a place to those students who have met the required standard and who have chosen the Grammar School as their first preference.
Here’s a printable version of the 2025 – 11 Plus Key dates you need to know.
If you would like to organise some 11 Plus tuition for your child or are interested in signing them up for our 2025 Group Revision Sessions or Mock Exam Programme, then we’re here to help.
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