Grammar school · South West
Bournemouth School
- Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Boys
- GL format
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school
Key dates
Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)
Expected (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)- Registration closes
- Expected around 4 Sep 2027
- Registration opens
- Expected around 13 Apr 2027
- Test
- Expected around 26 Sep 2027
- Results
- Expected around 16 Oct 2027
Based on the 2026 pattern. Dates are usually announced Jan–Apr 2027.Source: Onze+ projection from last year's dates · Verified 12 October 2026
Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)
Taken place- Registration closes
- 4 Sep 2026Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 13 Apr 2026
- Test
- 26 Sep 2026
- Results
- 16 Oct 2026
Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
The 11+ test
Bournemouth School uses the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 11+ test, set by GL Assessment. Maths (50 min), English (45 min), verbal reasoning (50 min).
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Not stated | 50 | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Not stated | 45 | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal reasoning | Not stated | 50 | Multiple choice |
Sample paper
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