West Midlands grammar school
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B74 2NH
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys
- Entrance test
- West Midlands Grammar Schools test
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #39
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School at a glance
- Entrance test
- West Midlands Grammar Schools test
- Papers by GL Assessment
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 16 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
- Qualifying score
- 205 in total across several papers
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The West Midlands Grammar Schools test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership (King Edward VI Foundation for Birmingham) page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 12 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 16 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Qualifying score: 205 (total of standardised scores) · Birmingham grammar schools: qualifying score 205; King Edward VI schools also have a Priority Score of 224. QMGS (Walsall) lists a provisional minimum qualifying score of about 180 for 2027 entry, subject to Governors' confirmation in November 2026.
Prepare for Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
GL Assessment paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
About Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a selective, state-funded mixed school. It was founded in 1527 and was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014 and 2024. Admission is at Year 7 and into the sixth form. The school states its mission as "inspiration and excellence".
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the West Midlands Grammar Schools test, run by West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership (King Edward VI Foundation for Birmingham).
Papers by: GL Assessment.
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the West Midlands Grammar Schools test: format, dates and other schools that use it →
Catchment area
West Midlands area with boys entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #39
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 77.1 out of 90
- 97.4% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 44.4(B+ average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
Other schools that use the West Midlands Grammar Schools test
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for GirlsSutton Coldfield · Girls
- King Edward VI Aston SchoolAston · Boys
- Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolWalsall · Boys
- King Edward VI Handsworth SchoolBirmingham · Girls
- King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysBirmingham · Boys
- Queen Mary's High SchoolWalsall · Girls
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysBirmingham · Boys
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsBirmingham · Girls
All 12 schools that use the West Midlands Grammar Schools test →
Grammar schools near Sutton Coldfield
Other grammar schools in West Midlands
Common questions
- Which 11+ test does Bishop Vesey's Grammar School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at Bishop Vesey's Grammar School sit the West Midlands Grammar Schools test, run by West Midlands Grammar Schools partnership (King Edward VI Foundation for Birmingham).
- What format is the West Midlands Grammar Schools test?
- The West Midlands Grammar Schools test papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School for boys or girls?
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School admits boys into Year 7.
- When is the West Midlands Grammar Schools test for 2027 entry?
- The West Midlands Grammar Schools test for September 2027 entry is on 12 September 2026. Registration closes on 26 June 2026.
- What is the pass mark for Bishop Vesey's Grammar School?
- West Midlands Grammar Schools test: the qualifying score for 2027 entry is a total of 205 across several papers, so it can't be set against one estimated score. Birmingham grammar schools: qualifying score 205; King Edward VI schools also have a Priority Score of 224. QMGS (Walsall) lists a provisional minimum qualifying score of about 180 for 2027 entry, subject to Governors' confirmation in November 2026. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School offers places under its own admissions policy.
- When are the West Midlands Grammar Schools test results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 16 October 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the Bishop Vesey's Grammar School 11+?
- The West Midlands Grammar Schools test papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School?
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is at Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B74 2NH.
Location
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Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B74 2NH