Bishop Wordsworth’s School is a selective boys' grammar school, with responsibility for setting its own testing and admission requirements. Entry into Year 7 for each September is determined by achieving the qualifying standard in the 11+ examination. The 11+ selection procedure is designed to determine whether boys who are not yet of secondary school age have the academic requirements to thrive and grow at BWS.

Please see here for the School's Admissions Policy. Full information regarding the selection procedure, including how to make an application, how to prepare for the examination and details of the selection procedure can be found in the 11+ Entry Information Leaflet below.

More information from our test provider Quest can be found here. The subsections of this page include: frequently asked questions, timings and dates for open events, special access arrangements and 11+ familiarisation ideas and materials. 

The 11+ Timetable for entrance to year 7 in September 2027

The 11+ Timetable for entrance to year 7 in September 2028

Contact

Please contact admissions@bishopwordsworths.org.uk for further information.