Grammar schools in Stratford-upon-Avon
2 grammar schools · qualifying scores, test dates and admission criteria · see all Stratford-upon-Avon schools
Stratford-upon-Avon has 2 grammar schools, part of Warwickshire's wider catchment. 2 have a published Ofsted rating, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding.
Warwickshire entrance test format
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.
Key dates
| Entry year | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2028 | Application deadline | 2027-10-31 |
| Sept 2028 | Primary application deadline | 2028-01-15 |
| Sept 2028 | Offer day | 2028-03-01 |
| Sept 2028 | Primary offer day | 2028-04-17 |
| Sept 2027 | Registration opens | 2026-05-07 (passed) |
| Sept 2027 | Registration closes | 2026-06-30 (passed) |
| Sept 2027 | Test date | 2026-09-12 |
| Sept 2027 | Application deadline | 2026-10-31 |
| Sept 2027 | Primary application deadline | 2027-01-15 |
| Sept 2027 | Offer day | 2027-03-01 |
| Sept 2027 | Primary offer day | 2027-04-16 |
| Sept 2026 | Registration opens | 2025-05-06 (passed) |
| Sept 2026 | Registration closes | 2025-06-27 (passed) |
| Sept 2026 | Test date | 2025-09-13 (passed) |
| Sept 2026 | Results released | 2025-10-15 (passed) |
| Sept 2026 | Application deadline | 2025-10-31 (passed) |
| Sept 2026 | Primary application deadline | 2026-01-15 (passed) |
| Sept 2026 | Offer day | 2026-03-01 (passed) |
| Sept 2026 | Primary offer day | 2026-04-16 (passed) |
Out-of-area applications
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.
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