11+ test area · Partnership (3 consortia, one test)

West Midlands Grammar Schools (Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Warwickshire)

GL formatSet by GL Assessment

Two ~60-min papers: English comprehension, verbal reasoning, maths, non-verbal & spatial reasoning (multiple choice)

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 26 Jun 2027 (4pm)
Registration opens
Expected around 5–7 May 2027
Test
Expected around 12 Sep 2027 (some centres 13 Sep)
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
26 Jun 2026 (4pm)Registration closed
Registration opens
5–7 May 2026
Test
12 Sep 2026 (some centres 13 Sep)
Results
16 Oct 2026

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

Booklet 1
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
Verbal reasoningNot stated~60 incl. instructionsMultiple choice
non-verbal & spatial
English
maths
Section timings not published. Source: Official (opens in a new tab)
Booklet 2
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
Verbal reasoningNot stated~60 incl. instructionsMultiple choice
non-verbal & spatial
English
maths
Source: Official (opens in a new tab)

Sample paper

WMGS Entrance Test Familiarisation Guide (opens in a new tab)Source: Official (consortium)

Schools using this test (18)

Notes

Covers the Birmingham, Shropshire/Wolverhampton/Walsall and Warwickshire consortia.

Frequently asked questions

What is in the West Midlands Grammar Schools (Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Warwickshire) 11+ test?

The West Midlands Grammar Schools (Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Warwickshire) 11+ test is set by GL Assessment. Two ~60-min papers: English comprehension, verbal reasoning, maths, non-verbal & spatial reasoning (multiple choice).

How long is the West Midlands Grammar Schools (Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Warwickshire) 11+ test?

Timings in minutes. Booklet 1: ~60 incl. instructions; Booklet 2: ~60 incl. instructions.

When is the registration deadline for the West Midlands Grammar Schools (Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Warwickshire) 11+ test?

For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Expected around 26 Jun 2027 (4pm). Test: Expected around 12 Sep 2027 (some centres 13 Sep). 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 West Midlands Grammar Schools (Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Warwickshire) 11+ test?

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Sutton Coldfield), Handsworth Grammar School (Handsworth), King Edward VI Aston School (Aston), King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys (Kings Heath), King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls (Kings Heath), King Edward VI Five Ways School (Bartley Green), King Edward VI Handsworth School (Handsworth), Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (Sutton Coldfield), Haberdashers' Adams (Newport), Newport Girls' High School (Newport), Queen Mary's Grammar School (Walsall), Queen Mary's High School (Walsall), Alcester Grammar School (Alcester), King Edward VI School (Stratford-upon-Avon), Lawrence Sheriff School (Rugby), Rugby High School for Girls (Rugby), Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls (Stratford-upon-Avon), Wolverhampton Girls' High School (Wolverhampton).