Key 11 Plus dates
Admissions arrangements for entry to Year 7 are co-ordinated in conjunction with the Local Authority (BCP Council).
Selection to any of the four local grammar schools is by an 11 Plus Entrance Test. Students will be considered for admission to the grammar school of their choice, if they meet the required standard in the entrance tests used and administered by the local grammar schools.
There is one set of selection tests for Bournemouth School for Girls, Bournemouth School, Parkstone Grammar School and Poole Grammar School (the “Consortium”). Whilst the testing procedures are shared, each school has its own admission policy and over-subscription criteria.
2025 11 Plus Key dates you need to know.
The following table details key dates you need to know, if your child is starting Year 7 in September 2026.
| Date | Action |
| 22 April 2025 | Register for Entrance Exam via chosen Grammar School Website |
| Midday 5 September 2025 | Closing date for registration |
| 8 September 2025 | Deadline to submit Access Arrangements form & evidence |
| 20 September 2025 | 11 Plus Entrance Exam |
| 10 October 2025 | 11 Plus results posted by first class post / sent via email |
| Midday 31 October 2025 | Closing date for school applications to local authorities |
| 2 March 2026 | School offer letter sent by local authorities |
Local Grammar School Admission Policies
To find out more about the admission criteria for each of the grammar schools, click on the links below:
Girls Schools
Bournemouth School for Girls (Entry – 2026)
Parkstone Grammar School (Entry – 2026)
Boys Schools
Once published the 2026 admission policies will be included. The 2025 are detailed below for information.
Bournemouth School (Entry – 2025/26) click on the ‘+’ icon to open the 2025/26 policy.