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Buckinghamshire grammar school

The Royal Latin School

Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1AX

Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS

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Who can apply
Boys and girls
Entrance test
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test
Papers by
GL Assessment
Ranking (GCSE)
#73

The Royal Latin School at a glance

Entrance test
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer 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
9 October 2026(passed)
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027
Qualifying score
121 (single standardised score)

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

  1. 31 October 2027

    Secondary school application deadlineNext

    Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.

  2. 1 March 2028

    National Offer Day

    Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

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September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Test day
10 September 2026(passed)
Results
9 October 2026(passed)
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027

Qualifying score: 121 (standardised) · A score of at least 121 in the test qualifies a child for a Buckinghamshire grammar school.

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Prepare for The Royal Latin 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 The Royal Latin School

One of the oldest grammar schools in England, serving Buckingham and surrounding area.

The entrance test

Children applying for Year 7 sit the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, run by The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools and Buckinghamshire Council.

Papers by: GL Assessment.

Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean

Our guide to the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test: format, dates and other schools that use it →

School results2024/25

RankRanked #73
Ranking (England)
Among English grammar schools, by GCSE Attainment 8
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GCSE Attainment 8
73.5 out of 90
94.8% got grade 5+ in English and maths
A level points per entry
45.7(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

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Common questions

Which 11+ test does The Royal Latin School use?
Children applying for Year 7 at The Royal Latin School sit the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, run by The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools and Buckinghamshire Council.
What format is the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test?
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer 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 The Royal Latin School for boys or girls?
The Royal Latin School is co-educational: it admits both boys and girls into Year 7.
When is the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test for 2027 entry?
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test for September 2027 entry is on 10 September 2026. Registration closes on 2 June 2026.
What is the pass mark for The Royal Latin School?
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test: the qualifying score for 2027 entry is 121, a single standardised score. A score of at least 121 in the test qualifies a child for a Buckinghamshire grammar school. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: The Royal Latin School offers places under its own admissions policy.
When are the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test results for 2027 entry?
Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 9 October 2026.
How can my child prepare for the The Royal Latin School 11+?
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer 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 The Royal Latin School?
The Royal Latin School is at Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1AX.