Several London boroughs retain grammar schools — each with its own entry process.
London has grammar schools in several boroughs, including Sutton, Barnet, Bexley, Kingston upon Thames and Bromley. Entry processes vary by borough and school. Applaa provides free 11 Plus-style practice to help children prepare across all four subject areas.
Grammar school places in London are limited relative to demand. Each borough has different admissions processes and some schools serve wider catchment areas.
London grammar schools are among the most oversubscribed in England. Strong preparation across all four areas is essential, and mock test experience under timed conditions is especially valuable.
Practical plan
Year 4: strong reading and maths habits.
Year 5: baseline test, regular topic practice.
Year 6 summer: weekly full mock papers.
September: local authority 11+ tests — confirm dates.
Tiffin Schools (Kingston), Wilson's School (Sutton) and Queen Elizabeth's (Barnet) are among the most oversubscribed. Competition is intense at all London grammar schools.
No. Each London borough and school manages its own admissions. Some use GL Assessment, some use school-specific tests. Always check the target school's admissions page.
Most London grammar school tests are in September or October of Year 6. Registration typically opens in May or June of Year 5.