Schools near Leamington Spa

Primary schools: Warwickshire's own term is 'Priority Area' (equivalent to catchment) — the primary criterion for community/VC schools ahead of siblings. (source)

Most schools use the local authority's default scheme rather than a school-specific catchment map — see each school's page for its own designated/catchment area where one is published.

One shared test for all five Warwickshire grammar schools, administered by Warwickshire County Council and provided by GL Assessment: two multiple-choice papers of around 50 minutes each, mixing English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Answers go on separate sheets that are scanned electronically, and scores are age-standardised. Registration is a single online form with the county council (historically closing 4pm on 30 June of Year 5); the test is sat in mid-September of Year 6, and one sitting covers all five schools. A qualifying score does not guarantee a place — each school applies its own oversubscription criteria, several with priority areas.

Warwickshire's five grammar schools (Alcester Grammar School, King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon, Lawrence Sheriff School and Rugby High School in Rugby, Stratford Girls' Grammar School) share a single 11+ test run by Warwickshire County Council. The test is open to all children due to start secondary school, including those living outside Warwickshire — register once online with the county council (deadline historically 4pm on 30 June of Year 5, tests the following mid-September). Apply for places via your home LA's Common Application Form by 31 October, listing the Warwickshire school(s). Criteria impact: Warwickshire grammar schools define priority areas/circles in their oversubscription criteria, giving children living within a defined area priority over out-of-area applicants with similar scores — living far away can significantly reduce the chance of an offer even with a qualifying score. Check each school's published admissions policy.