Entry into Years 7-11 in the Current Academic Year (The Post 11+ Entry Procedure)

Bishop Wordsworth’s School is a selective boys' grammar school, with responsibility for setting its own testing and admission requirements.

Late Entry Examinations

Bishop Wordsworth’s School offers late entry examinations only when there are available places.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the pupil’s local authority.
The school cannot schedule an exam until it has received both the local authority application and the completed online late entry application form which can be obtained from admissions@bishopwordsworths.org.uk .

Exam Scheduling

Once all documentation is received, the exam can be arranged within 15 days.

Waiting List

Boys who pass the late entry examination may be placed on the waiting list if the year group is already full.
The waiting list is valid until 30 April.
After 30 April, boys on the waiting list must sit the late entry examination for the next academic year.
Exams for waiting list candidates are held in June.

Are there any places available?

Year 11 Admissions are considered for exceptional circumstances - please contact admissions@bishopwordsworths.org.uk in the first instance to discuss.

(Last updated 7 October 2025)