Which 11+ test is used in Bromley?

It depends on the school. The tests in Bromley are: the St Olave's Selective Entrance Test, run by St Olave's Grammar School; the Newstead Wood School selection test, run by Newstead Wood School. Check which test each school on your list uses.

Which grammar schools are in Bromley?

We list 2 grammar schools in Bromley: Newstead Wood School and St Olave's Grammar School.

When do Bromley 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 Bromley?

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

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The 11+ in Bromley

St Olave's Grammar School and Newstead Wood School in Bromley each run their own test. St Olave's has a two-stage Selective Entrance Test with places by rank, and Newstead Wood's selection test covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

Tests: 2
Grammar schools: 2
Entry: Sept 2027

Which test?

St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
Run by:
St Olave's Grammar School
Area:
Bromley
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide saintolaves.net(opens in a new tab)
Newstead Wood School selection test
Run by:
Newstead Wood School
Area:
Bromley
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide newsteadwood.co.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:

St Olave's Selective Entrance Test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Newstead Wood School selection test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)

See the typical 11+ timeline

Grammar schools in Bromley

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

Guides for Bromley parents

Practise for the Bromley 11+

Common questions about the 11+ in Bromley

Which 11+ test is used in Bromley?: It depends on the school. The tests in Bromley are: the St Olave's Selective Entrance Test, run by St Olave's Grammar School; the Newstead Wood School selection test, run by Newstead Wood School. Check which test each school on your list uses.
Which grammar schools are in Bromley?: We list 2 grammar schools in Bromley: Newstead Wood School and St Olave's Grammar School.
When do Bromley 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 Bromley?: Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.