11 Plus results 2025: pass marks explained
Want to know more about 11 Plus results and pass marks before your child's results are released? Read our handy guide!
Your child has received their 11+ results, but what do they actually mean?
11 Plus results are mostly standardised – this removes variable elements from test scores and allows children to be compared equally. There are several ways that those variables are taken into account, and you can learn about them here.
How are the 11+ results calculated?
There are three variables considered when standardising your child’s 11 Plus score:
Different test papers
Rather than adding up the marks of each paper, the standardisation process means each paper is given equal weight in your child’s overall 11+ results.
Your child’s age
Exam boards and schools recognise that an age difference can have a significant impact on ability. On average a child’s vocabulary can increase by 1000 words in just one year!
Difficulty of the paper
Examining bodies will ensure that the pass mark is reflective of the difficulty of the paper. If the paper is considered to be less difficult than the previous year then the pass mark would be higher to ensure that there aren’t more students passing than places available.
How does 11 Plus standardisation work?
Below is a section of a standardisation table that examining bodies use to calculate the 11+ results' score. Your child’s marks on the paper (eg. 30 out of 40) are the raw score, which you can see on the left side of the table. The raw score and your child’s age are compared to determine their 11 Plus results score. A point score will be set as the pass mark, taking into account the difficulty of the paper.
When are the 11+ results released?
The exact dates of the 11+ results vary from school to school, but they'll mostly be released from mid-October until the end of October. Below, you can see when 11 Plus results will be released in your area.
Keep in mind that some schools require a Second Stage entrance exam, which your child will be invited to take if they pass their initial 11 Plus exam.
11 Plus results by area for 2025
Berkshire
Herschel Grammar School: mid October
Kendrick School: mid October
Langley Grammar School: mid October
Reading Girls’ School: before 31st October
Reading School: mid October
St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School: mid October
Upton Court Grammar School: mid October
Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury Grammar School: 10th October
Aylesbury High School: 10th October
Beaconsfield High School: 10th October
Burnham Grammar School: 10th October
Chesham Grammar School: 10th October
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School: 10th October
Dr Challoner’s High School: 10th October
John Hampden Grammar School: 10th October
Royal Grammar School: 10th October
Royal Latin School: 10th October
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School: 10th October
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School: 10th October
Wycombe High School: 10th October
Cumbria
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith: mid October
Devon
Churston Ferrers Grammar School: mid October
Colyton Grammar School: mid October
Devonport High School for Boys: mid October
Devonport High School for Girls: mid October
Torquay Boys’ Grammar School: mid October
Torquay Girls’ Grammar School: mid October
Dorset
Bournemouth School: 10th October
Bournemouth School for Girls: 10th October
Parkstone Grammar School: 10th October
Poole Grammar School: 10th October
Essex
Colchester County High School for Girls: mid October
Colchester Royal Grammar School: mid October
King Edward VI Grammar School: 10th October
Shoeburyness High School: mid October
Southend High School for Boys: mid October
Southend High School for Girls: mid October
St Bernard’s High School: mid October
St Thomas More High School: mid October
Westcliff High School for Boys: mid October
Westcliff High School for Girls: mid October
Gloucestershire
Denmark Road High School: mid October
Marling School: mid October
Pate’s Grammar School: mid October
Ribston Hall High School for Girls: mid October
Sir Thomas Rich’s School: mid October
Stroud High School: mid October
The Crypt School: mid October
Greater London: Barnet
Queen Elizabeth’s School: early October
St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School: mid September
The Henrietta Barnett School: Early September (1st release), early October (2nd release)
Greater London: Bexley
Beths Grammar School: mid October
Bexley Grammar School: mid October
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School: mid October
Townley Grammar School: mid October
Greater London: Bromley
Newstead Wood School: week of 20th October
St Olave’s Grammar School: mid October
Greater London: Enfield
The Latymer School: mid October
Greater London: Kingston upon Thames
Tiffin Girls’ School: midOctober*
Tiffin School: mid October*
*This will be the first results release for these schools - at this point you'll find out if your child has been invited for the Stage Two Tests. The results for these tests will be released in March 2026.
Greater London: Redbridge
Ilford County High School: mid October
Woodford County High School: mid October
Greater London: Sutton
Greenshaw High School: mid September (SET)*
Nonsuch High School: mid September (SET), mid October (Second Stage)*
Sutton Grammar School: mid September (SET), mid October (Second Stage)*
Wallington County Grammar School: mid September (SET), mid October (Second Stage)*
Wallington High School for Girls: mid September (SET), mid October (Second Stage)
Wilson’s School: mid September (SET), mid October (Second Stage)*
*Selective state schools in Sutton will release your child's results for the Selective Eligibility Test (SET) approximately a week after the exam in mid-September. If your child is then invited to the Second Stage entrance exam they'll receive their results in mid-October (Greenshaw High School doesn't require the Second Stage entrance exam for entry).
Greater London: Wandsworth
Ashcroft Technology Academy: mid October
Burntwood School: mid October
Chestnut Grove Academy: mid October
Graveney School: by mid October
Greater Manchester
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys: mid October
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls: mid October
Loreto Grammar School: mid-late October
Saint Ambrose College: mid October
Sale Grammar School: mid October
Stretford Grammar School: mid October
Urmston Grammar School: mid October
Hertfordshire
Croxley Danes School: 18th September (1st round), 16th October (2nd round)
Dame Alice Owen’s School: mid October
Parmiter’s School: 16th October
Queens’ School: 16th October
Rickmansworth School: mid-October
St Clement Danes School: 16th October
Watford Grammar School for Boys: 16th October
Watford Grammar School for Girls: 16th October
Kent
Barton Court Grammar School: 16th October
Borden Grammar School: 16th October
Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School: 16th October
Cranbrook School: 16th October
Dane Court Grammar School: 16th October
Dartford Grammar School: 16th October
Dartford Grammar School for Girls: 16th October
Dover Grammar School for Boys: 16th October
Dover Grammar School for Girls: 16th October
Gravesend Grammar School: 16th October
Highsted Grammar School: 16th October
Highworth Grammar School: 16th October
Invicta Grammar School: 16th October
Maidstone Grammar School: 16th October
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 16th October
Mayfield Grammar School: 16th October
Oakwood Park Grammar School: 16th October
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School: 16th October
Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School: 16th October
Sir Roger Manwood’s School: 16th October
The Folkestone School for Girls: 16th October
The Harvey Grammar School: 16th October
The Judd School: 16th October
The Langton Grammar School for Boys: 16th October
The Norton Knatchbull School: 16th October
The Skinner’s School: 16th October
Tonbridge Grammar School: 16th October
Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School: 16th October
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 16th October
Weald of Kent Grammar School: 16th October
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: 16th October
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls: 16th October
Lancashire
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School: mid October
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School: early October
Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School: early October
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: early October
Lincolnshire
Boston Grammar School: early October
Boston High School for Girls: early October
Bourne Grammar School: early October
Caistor Grammar School: mid October
Carre’s Grammar School: early October
Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School: early October
Kesteven and Sleaford High School: early October
King Edward VI Academy, Spilsby: early October
King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth: early October
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Alford: early October
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Horncastle: early October
Queen Elizabeth’s High School, Gainsborough: early October
Skegness Grammar School: early October
Spalding Grammar School: early October
Spalding High School: early October
The King’s School Grantham: early October
Medway
Chatham Grammar School: early October
Fort Pitt Grammar School: early October
Holcombe Grammar School: early October
Rainham Mark Grammar School: early October
Rochester Grammar School: early October
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School: early October
Merseyside
Calday Grange Grammar School: mid October
St Anselm’s College: before the end of October
The Liverpool Blue Coat School: week of August 25th (1st round), mid October (2nd round)
Upton Hall School: early October
West Kirby Grammar School: mid October
Wirral Grammar School for Boys: mid October
Wirral Grammar School for Girls: mid October
North Yorkshire
Ermysted’s Grammar School: mid October
Ripon Grammar School: mid October
Skipton Girls’ High School: mid October
Shropshire
Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School: mid October
Newport Girls’ High School: mid October
Warwickshire
Alcester Grammar School: mid October
Lawrence Sheriff School: mid October
Rugby High School: mid October
King Edward VI School: mid October
Stratford Girls’ Grammar School: mid October
West Midlands
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School for Boys: 17th October
King Edward VI Aston School: 17th October
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys: 17th October
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls: 17th October
King Edward VI Five Ways School: 17th October
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys: 17th October
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls: 17th October
Queen Mary’s Grammar School: 17th October
Queen Mary’s High School: 17th October
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls: 17th October
Wolverhampton Girls’ High School: 17th October
West Yorkshire
Crossley Heath Grammar School: mid October
Heckmondwike Grammar School: mid October
North Halifax Grammar School: mid October
Wiltshire
Bishop Wordsworth’s School: mid October
South Wilts Grammar School: mid October
What happens after 11 Plus results are released?
My child passed…
Congratulations, it’s time for applications! Passing 11 Plus doesn’t guarantee school placements as admission policies vary by school. They may prefer students that already have siblings at the school and will consider how far away you live and whether your child receives free school meals. So try applying to multiple schools to avoid disappointment.
My child didn’t pass…
If your child didn’t pass, they may still be awarded a place through the appeals system, so be sure to check appeals requirements with the school. Your child won’t be alone in this as there can be up to eight applications for every one place. There will still be many options for a rich education in your local area, so consider your options and remember that we’re always here to help.
Next steps…
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11+ Results FAQs
When are the 11 Plus results out?
The exact date for the 11+ results varies. Typically, results are released a few weeks after the examination in October and are always sent prior to the secondary school application cut-off date (October 31st).
How to appeal 11 Plus results?
To appeal 11+ results, contact the school or the examining body directly to request a review or re-mark. When appealing, you will typically need to provide valid reasons or evidence if your child was unwell on the exam day. It’s also essential to adhere to the deadline set by the authority for appeals, which is typically a short period after the results are released.
How do you find out 11 Plus results?
11+ results are usually either sent to you by post, email or via an online link. It’s crucial to provide up-to-date contact details during the exam registration to avoid any potential delays.
What is a good 11 Plus score?
A “good” 11 Plus score can vary depending on the region, the school and the year. Generally, scores above the 100th percentile are considered good, with the top score typically hovering around 140.
What’s the pass mark for 11 Plus?
The pass mark for the 11 Plus exam can differ from one school to another. However, each year, the pass mark typically hovers around at least 80%.
