11+ Cumbria
11+ Penrith
There is only one selective state school in Cumbria that requires children to sit an 11+ exam, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith. Pupils are selected on the basis of their aptitude for the academic nature of the education offered at the school. Parents/guardians should register for the entrance test with the school. The Local Authority online preference form (SA3) must also be completed.
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Gender: Mixed
Phone: 01768 864621
Email: Janet Grindrod, Admissions Secretary - [email protected]
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Registration opens: 1st May 2025
Registration closes: 10th July 2025
Date of Exam: 18th September 2025
Type of Exam: GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Each 50 minutes in length, all multiple choice.
Subjects Tested: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal Reasoning
Local Autority Transfer Form (SA3) required?: Yes - apply between 3rd September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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