Important dates at a glance.
The full CSSE 11+ timeline for children sitting the exam in September 2026 and entering grammar school in September 2027.
12 May 2026
Registration opens
CSSE registration opens for 2027 entry.
Jun–Jul 2026
School open days
CSSE schools hold open days and evenings during the summer term.
19 Jun 2026
Registration deadline
Final date to register — online or by post. No late entries.
26 Jun 2026
Special Adjustments deadline
Last date for Special Adjustment requests and supporting documents to be received.
31 Aug 2026
Withdrawal deadline
Last day to withdraw your child — email admin@csse.org.uk.
Mid-Jul 2026
Test centre details
Test centre information is emailed out; every candidate should have theirs by 15 July.
19 Sep 2026
EXAM DAY
The 11+ tests take place.
29 Sep 2026
Reserve test day
Tuesday sitting for religious observance, verified illness or exceptional circumstances only.
12 Oct 2026
Results released
Results emailed to all candidates after close of business — allow 24 hours for receipt.
Sep–Oct 2026
Apply for a school place
Parents apply to their home Local Authority for secondary school places.
31 Oct 2026
LA application deadline
Completed Local Authority Common Application Form must be returned.
31 Oct 2026
Pupil Premium forms
Send completed forms to the CSSE schools named on your LA form — not to the CSSE office.
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
Local Authorities send secondary school offers to parents.
Stay on track
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