Secondary Schools in Hertfordshire: 11 Plus exams details

Here's a table of selective and partially selective schools in Hertfordshire, including their 11 Plus exam details, fees, important dates for 11+ entry, and website links:

School Name Fees 11 Plus Exam Details Important Dates for 11+ Entry Website
St Clement Danes School State-funded (No fees) Academic Ability Test (GL Assessment): Mathematics and Verbal ReasoningMusic Aptitude Test: Assessing musical ability Registration Opens: 1st April 2025Registration Closes: 6th June 2025Academic Test: 6th September 2025Music Test: 8th September 2025 stclementdanes.org.uk
Parmiter's School State-funded (No fees) Academic Ability Test (GL Assessment): Mathematics and Verbal ReasoningMusic Aptitude Test: Assessing musical ability Registration Opens: 1st April 2025Registration Closes: 6th June 2025Academic Test: 6th September 2025Music Test: 8th September 2025 parmiters.herts.sch.uk
Queens' School State-funded (No fees) Academic Ability Test (GL Assessment): Mathematics and Verbal ReasoningMusic Aptitude TestSports Aptitude Test Registration Opens: 1st April 2025Registration Closes: 6th June 2025Academic Test: 6th September 2025Music Test: 8th September 2025Sports Test: 10th September 2025 queens.herts.sch.uk
Rickmansworth School State-funded (No fees) Academic Ability Test (GL Assessment): Mathematics and Verbal ReasoningMusic Aptitude Test Registration Opens: 1st April 2025Registration Closes: 6th June 2025Academic Test: 6th September 2025Music Test: 8th September 2025 rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk
Watford Grammar School for Boys State-funded (No fees) Academic Ability Test (GL Assessment): Mathematics and Verbal ReasoningMusic Aptitude Test Registration Opens: 1st April 2025Registration Closes: 6th June 2025Academic Test: 6th September 2025Music Test: 8th September 2025 watfordboys.org
Watford Grammar School for Girls State-funded (No fees) Academic Ability Test (GL Assessment): Mathematics and Verbal ReasoningMusic Aptitude Test Registration Opens: 1st April 2025Registration Closes: 6th June 2025Academic Test: 6th September 2025Music Test: 8th September 2025 watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk
Croxley Danes School State-funded (No fees) Music Aptitude Test only Registration Opens: 1st April 2025Registration Closes: 6th June 2025Music Test: 8th September 2025 croxleydanes.org.uk
Dame Alice Owen's School State-funded (No fees) Entrance Exam Part 1: Verbal ReasoningEntrance Exam Part 2: English and MathematicsMusic Aptitude Test Registration Opens: 1st May 2025Registration Closes: 12th June 2025Entrance Exam Part 1: 1st September 2025Entrance Exam Part 2: 27th September 2025Music Test: Dates in September 2025 damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk

Notes:

  • Fees: All listed schools are state-funded and do not charge tuition fees.
  • The South West Herts Schools Consortium administers the Academic Ability Test and Music Aptitude Test for its member schools. Queens' School also offers a Sports Aptitude Test. Dame Alice Owen's School conducts its own entrance exams and music test.
  • Important Dates: Registration and test dates are for the 2025–2026 admission cycle. Dates may vary annually; always refer to the school's official website for the most current information.

For detailed information on each school's admission process, it's recommended to visit their official websites or contact their admissions offices directly.

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