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King Edward VI High School for Girls: 11+ entrance exam
Girls’ independent school in Birmingham.
King Edward VI High School for Girls · Girls’ independent school · BirminghamAdmissions (the school’s website)
Sources checked 22 September 2026; the school’s admissions page is the final word.
11+ For Year 7
The 11+ entrance test
King Edward VI High School for Girls’ 11+ entrance test is set by the school itself, taken on paper. It tests maths, reading comprehension and a piece of writing.
Who sits it. Children in Year 6, for a place in Year 7 in September 2027: sat on Friday 2 October 2026.
Places: not published on the pages read.
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When it is sat
Friday 2 October 2026
For Year 7 in September 2027, sat in Year 6. Registration closes 21 September 2026. Source Source
Applications closed Monday 21 September 2026 at 12 noon; interviews (by invitation) November 2026; results Friday 11 December 2026.October 2027 Inferred
For Year 7 in September 2028, sat in Year 6. Inferred: the page does not give this date in so many words. Source
Held each early October.
What the school says
- Who sets it
- The school itself. Source
- How it is taken Inferred
- On paper. Source
Written papers; ‘no negative marking or multiple choice’. - What it tests
- Maths, reading comprehension and a piece of writing. Source
- The papers
- English, written answers; Mathematics, written answers, no calculator. Source
Paper lengths not stated; exam day runs about 9.30am–2.30pm. - How places are decided
- The exam plays ‘a vital role’; the school reference and application are also considered. Interviews mainly for scholarship and assisted-place candidates. Source
- Interview
- No. Source
Not for all candidates: interviews mainly for those considered for scholarships and assisted places.
Sources
Where every line comes from.
- Entrance Exams, King Edward VI High School for Girls checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“The entrance examination consists of one English paper and one Mathematics paper.”
“We do not use negative marking or multiple choice in our entrance examinations.”
“Tasks have included comprehension questions, creative writing and an opportunity to respond personally to stimulus material.”
“No calculators of any kind are allowed.”
“Although the entrance exam plays a vital role in the selection process, other factors such as the school reference and information provided in the application, are taken into consideration.”
“The entrance exam for girls wishing to join the school in September 2027 will take place on Friday 2 October 2026.”
- FAQs, King Edward VI High School for Girls checked 22 September 2026
The page’s words
“We do not interview all candidates; we interview mainly those being considered for a scholarship and assisted place.”
- Admissions, King Edward VI High School for Girls checked 22 September 2026
Remelia is not affiliated with King Edward VI High School for Girls or the test providers. All schools and exams
Preparing for King Edward VI High School for Girls?
Start with the four steps: a starting check on the first day, then Key Stage 2 maths and English in school order, whichever school it is.