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.
Are there any places available?
If your son wishes to be considered for a Y7 place at BWS in September 2025 and didn't sit the 11 plus exam in September 2024 then we are running a late entry exam on Tuesday 9 September 2025. The late entry exam will consist of an English and Maths paper set based on National Curriculum by school heads of department and will not be the formal 11 plus exam. Applications are now open, please apply here. Closing date is Friday 5 September at 17:00
| 2025-2026 |
Admission Number |
Actual Number |
Places available |
Number on Waiting List |
| Year 7 from Sept 2025 |
160 |
159 |
1 |
0 |
| Year 8 from Sept 2025 |
160 |
160 |
0 |
4 |
| Year 9 from Sept 2025 |
160 |
160 |
0 |
10 |
| Year 10 from Sept 2025 |
160 |
159 |
1 |
0 |
Year 11 Admissions are considered for exceptional circumstances - please contact admissions@bishopwordsworths.org.uk in the first instance to discuss.
(Last updated 7 July 2025)
Financial Assistance
The BWS Foundation provides grants to pupils not currently at the School but who need financial assistance to support their application, for example attending open days and the Post 11+ examination. For information on how to apply, please see our Financial Assistance page.
Late Entry Privacy Notice
Post 11+ Information Leaflet 25-26
