Which 11+ test is used in Hertfordshire?

It depends on the school. The tests in Hertfordshire are: the South West Herts Consortium test, run by South West Herts Schools Consortium; the Dame Alice Owen's School entrance exam, run by Dame Alice Owen's School. Check which test each school on your list uses.

Which grammar schools are in Hertfordshire?

We list 4 grammar schools in Hertfordshire: Dame Alice Owen's School, Parmiters School, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls.

When do Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?

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 Hertfordshire

The South West Herts Schools Consortium runs a shared test for the selective places at schools around Watford; each school ranks age-standardised scores for its own places. Dame Alice Owen's School in Potters Bar runs its own two-part exam.

Tests: 2
Grammar schools: 4
Entry: Sept 2027

Which test?

South West Herts Consortium test
Run by:
South West Herts Schools Consortium
Area:
South West Hertfordshire
Used by:
3 schools we list
Test guide swhertsschools.org.uk(opens in a new tab)
Dame Alice Owen's School entrance exam
Run by:
Dame Alice Owen's School
Area:
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide damealiceowens.herts.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:

South West Herts Consortium test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Dame Alice Owen's School entrance exam · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)

See the typical 11+ timeline

Grammar schools in Hertfordshire

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

Guides for Hertfordshire parents

Practise for the Hertfordshire 11+

Common questions about the 11+ in Hertfordshire

Which 11+ test is used in Hertfordshire?: It depends on the school. The tests in Hertfordshire are: the South West Herts Consortium test, run by South West Herts Schools Consortium; the Dame Alice Owen's School entrance exam, run by Dame Alice Owen's School. Check which test each school on your list uses.
Which grammar schools are in Hertfordshire?: We list 4 grammar schools in Hertfordshire: Dame Alice Owen's School, Parmiters School, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls.
When do Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?: Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.