11+ test area · Single school

Cumbria – QEGS Penrith

FSCE formatSet by FSCE

Three papers covering the wider KS2 curriculum

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 12 Jul 2027
Registration opens
Expected around 1 May 2027
Test
Expected around 17 Sep 2027
Results
Expected around Mid-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
12 Jul 2026Registration closed
Registration opens
1 May 2026
Test
17 Sep 2026
Results
Mid-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.

Paper format

All papers
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
Wider KS2 curriculum (3 papers)Not statedNot statedMC + short written
FSCE says question types, subjects and format change every year; no practice papers. Source: Official (FSCE guide) (opens in a new tab)

Sample paper

FSCE familiarisation guide (generic, published by CCHS) (opens in a new tab)Source: Provider guide (generic)

Schools using this test (1)

Notes

Moved to FSCE for 2027 entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is in the Cumbria – QEGS Penrith 11+ test?

The Cumbria – QEGS Penrith 11+ test is set by FSCE. Three papers covering the wider KS2 curriculum.

How long is the Cumbria – QEGS Penrith 11+ test?

Timings for the Cumbria – QEGS Penrith 11+ test are not published. Check the school or test provider for details.

When is the registration deadline for the Cumbria – QEGS Penrith 11+ test?

For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Expected around 12 Jul 2027. Test: Expected around 17 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 Cumbria – QEGS Penrith 11+ test?

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (Penrith).