Which 11+ test is used in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)?

It depends on the school. The tests in Berkshire (Reading and Slough) are: the Slough Consortium 11+ test, run by Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools; the Reading School entrance test, run by Reading School; the Kendrick School admission test, run by Kendrick School. Check which test each school on your list uses.

Which grammar schools are in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)?

We list 5 grammar schools in Berkshire (Reading and Slough): Herschel Grammar School, Kendrick School, Langley Grammar School, Reading School and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School.

When do Berkshire (Reading and Slough) grammar school applications close?

For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.

When are grammar school places offered in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)?

Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.

South East and East of England

The 11+ in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)

In Slough, the Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools runs one 11+ test for Herschel, Langley, St Bernard's Catholic and Upton Court. In Reading, Reading School (boys) and Kendrick School (girls) each run their own test.

Tests: 3
Grammar schools: 5
Entry: Sept 2027

Which test?

Slough Consortium 11+ test
Run by:
Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools
Area:
Slough
Used by:
3 schools we list
Test guide slough.applicaa.com(opens in a new tab)
Reading School entrance test
Run by:
Reading School
Area:
Reading
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide reading-school.co.uk(opens in a new tab)
Kendrick School admission test
Run by:
Kendrick School
Area:
Reading
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide kendrick.reading.sch.uk(opens in a new tab)

Key dates for September 2027 entry

Key dates

Dates for September 2027 entry

National dates for England

31 October 2026
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
1 March 2027
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

Registration and test dates for these tests haven't been confirmed on our site yet. Check the official pages:

Slough Consortium 11+ test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Reading School entrance test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Kendrick School admission test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)

See the typical 11+ timeline

Grammar schools in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)

5 grammar schools use the tests above. Open a school for its own page.

Guides for Berkshire (Reading and Slough) parents

Practise for the Berkshire (Reading and Slough) 11+

Common questions about the 11+ in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)

Which 11+ test is used in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)?: It depends on the school. The tests in Berkshire (Reading and Slough) are: the Slough Consortium 11+ test, run by Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools; the Reading School entrance test, run by Reading School; the Kendrick School admission test, run by Kendrick School. Check which test each school on your list uses.
Which grammar schools are in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)?: We list 5 grammar schools in Berkshire (Reading and Slough): Herschel Grammar School, Kendrick School, Langley Grammar School, Reading School and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School.
When do Berkshire (Reading and Slough) grammar school applications close?: For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.
When are grammar school places offered in Berkshire (Reading and Slough)?: Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.