Examples of shared 11+ arrangements
| Shared route | Schools covered by these examples |
|---|---|
| Bexley Selection Test | Beths, Bexley Grammar, Chislehurst and Sidcup, and Townley. |
| Sutton SET | Sutton Grammar, Wilson’s, Wallington County Grammar, Nonsuch and Wallington High School for Girls; also selective places at Greenshaw. |
| CSSE | Participating Essex and Southend schools, including Colchester Royal Grammar, Colchester County High School for Girls, KEGS and the Southend and Westcliff grammar schools. |
| Redbridge 11+ | Ilford County High School and Woodford County High School. |
This is a set of examples, not a complete national list. The test-route directory also covers Kent, Buckinghamshire and other shared arrangements. Use the official entry-year membership list before registering.
Shared papers do not mean identical admission rules
A result may complete one school’s academic assessment but only permit a further stage at another. Schools can also use scores differently or give different priority to an address, sibling link or eligible pupil-premium group.
For example, the Sutton SET grammar candidates progress to the relevant second-stage examination for 2027 entry. The registration guidance explains which schools share that next assessment.
How to check your own school list
For every school you would accept, record:
- The exact test name and registration organisation.
- Whether the school appears on the current participant list.
- Whether one sitting shares the result automatically or requires a request.
- Any further stage, supplementary form or evidence deadline.
- The school’s own qualification and oversubscription rules.
Do not register twice for a shared assessment just because you want two participating schools. Ask the organiser if its form is unclear.
Nearby routes may still need separate tests
Kent, Medway and Bexley are separate systems despite their geographical proximity. A child considering schools across those boundaries needs to check the relevant registrations and test dates individually.
Likewise, “uses GL Assessment” does not prove that two schools accept one score. Shared-provider materials and an agreed shared-test route are different things. Read GL, CSSE and SET explained if the names are confusing.
After testing, name each wanted school separately on the CAF. A consortium registration is not an application for all its schools.
A FEW MORE ANSWERS
Still wondering?
Do all grammar schools in one county use the same test?
No. A county name is not proof of a shared route. Check the individual school’s policy against the organiser’s current participant list.
Do Sutton’s grammar schools share every assessment?
They share the SET first stage. For 2027 entry, the boys’ grammar schools share a further examination, while Nonsuch and Wallington High School for Girls share their own second stage.
Can I choose any test venue to improve admission chances?
A venue is for administering the test. Do not assume it affects admission priority or CAF order; follow the organiser’s venue rules and each school’s admissions policy.
Official sources
Checked 28 Sept 2026
- Bexley Council — 2026 Selection Test guidance for 2027 entrybexley.gov.uk
- Sutton SET participating schools — 2027 entry FAQsnonsuchschool.org
- CSSE — information guide for September 2027 entrycsse.org.uk
- Redbridge Council — grammar school testredbridge.gov.uk
- Kent County Council — registering for the Kent Testkent.gov.uk