Warwickshire grammar school
King Edward VI School
Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BE
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys
- Entrance test
- Warwickshire 11+ test
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #7
King Edward VI School at a glance
- Entrance test
- Warwickshire 11+ 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
- Total of standardised scores (no figure recorded)
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 Warwickshire 11+ test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Warwickshire County Council 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
Applications are considered, and places offered, for each grammar school based on the total score data of applicants; no single qualifying score is published.
Prepare for King Edward VI 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 King Edward VI School
King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon is a state-funded, selective academy trust school for boys, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is known to have existed from 1295 and was re-founded by a Charter of King Edward VI. William Shakespeare attended in the 1570s. The school describes itself as a small school aiming to provide a secure, happy and well ordered environment.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the Warwickshire 11+ test, run by Warwickshire County Council.
Papers by: GL Assessment.
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the Warwickshire 11+ test: format, dates and other schools that use it →
Catchment area
Warwickshire area with boys entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #7
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 83.3 out of 90
- 100% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 46.4(A- 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 Warwickshire 11+ test
Common questions
- Which 11+ test does King Edward VI School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at King Edward VI School sit the Warwickshire 11+ test, run by Warwickshire County Council.
- What format is the Warwickshire 11+ test?
- The Warwickshire 11+ 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 King Edward VI School for boys or girls?
- King Edward VI School admits boys into Year 7.
- When is the Warwickshire 11+ test for 2027 entry?
- The Warwickshire 11+ test for September 2027 entry is on 12 September 2026. Registration closes on 30 June 2026.
- What is the pass mark for King Edward VI School?
- Warwickshire 11+ test adds up several standardised scores, but we don't have a verified total for 2027 entry. Applications are considered, and places offered, for each grammar school based on the total score data of applicants; no single qualifying score is published. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: King Edward VI School offers places under its own admissions policy.
- When are the Warwickshire 11+ 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 King Edward VI School 11+?
- The Warwickshire 11+ 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 King Edward VI School?
- King Edward VI School is at Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BE.
Location
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Chapel Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BE