Bexley Selection Test
Paper 1: verbal ability & English comprehension. Paper 2: numerical & non-verbal reasoning
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 31 Mar 2027
- Registration opens
- Expected around 1 Mar 2027
- Test
- Expected around 2–10 Sep 2027
- Results
- Expected around 2 Oct 2027 (4pm)
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
- 31 Mar 2026Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 1 Mar 2026
- Test
- 2–10 Sep 2026
- Results
- 2 Oct 2026 (4pm)
Source: Official (opens in a new tab) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Paper format
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal ability & English comprehension | Not stated | ~50 + instructions | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical reasoning & non-verbal reasoning | Not stated | ~50 + instructions | Multiple choice |
Sample paper
Schools using this test (4)
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Bexley Selection Test?
The Bexley Selection Test is set by Quest Assessments. Paper 1: verbal ability & English comprehension. Paper 2: numerical & non-verbal reasoning.
How long is the Bexley Selection Test?
Timings in minutes. Paper 1: ~50 + instructions; Paper 2: ~50 + instructions.
When is the registration deadline for the Bexley Selection Test?
For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Expected around 31 Mar 2027. Test: Expected around 2–10 Sep 2027. Status: Expected (projected from last year's dates, not yet announced by the school). Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Which schools use the Bexley Selection Test?
Beths Grammar School (Bexley), Bexley Grammar School (Welling), Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (Sidcup), Townley Grammar School (Bexleyheath).