11+ Cumbria
11+ Cumbria
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
Number of places in Year 7: 160
Phone: 01768 864621
Email: [email protected]
Confirmed dates for 2027 entry
Registration opens: 1st May 2026
Registration closes: 12th July 2026
Date of Exam: 17th September 2026
Type of Exam: FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise Ltd)
Number of papers: Not specified. The test consists of both multiple-choice and written response questions sat in one day. The number of papers, subjects, content and format may change from year to year.
Subjects Tested: The FSCE entrance test assesses application of knowledge and skills from KS2 subjects taught up to and including the Year 5 programme of study. Subjects tested may include any of the following: Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Maths, Music, Physical Education and Science. The subjects, content and format may change from year to year.
Date of results: October 2026 (exact date TBC)
Local Authority Transfer Form (SA3) required?: Yes - apply between 3rd September 2026 and 31st October 2026
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