Herschel Grammar School: 11+ test and key dates

Herschel Grammar School is a grammar school in Slough. It selects pupils with the Slough Consortium 11+ examination (GL Assessment).

Checked Mon 9 Nov 2026. Dates can change, so confirm them with the school.

Location
Slough, SL1 3BW
Pupils
Mixed
Entrance test
Slough Consortium 11+ examination (GL Assessment)
From entry 2028
The test will be written by Quest Assessments instead.
Subjects tested
Two papers covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English and maths
Pass mark
111 standardised (eligibility only)
Test run by
Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools 11+
Links
School website · Admissions page

Key dates

For entry in September 2027

Tue 28 Apr 2026, 18:0011+ information evening (online) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Fri 1 May 2026, 10:00Registration opens Source · shared by all schools in the area
Fri 5 Jun 2026, 10:00Registration closes Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 19 Sep 2026Slough Consortium 11+ Source · shared by all schools in the area
Wed 7 Oct 2026, 17:00Open evening Source
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 16:00Results online Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 31 Oct 2026Secondary application deadline Source · shared by all schools in the area
Mon 1 Mar 2027National offer day Source · shared by all schools in the area

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Dates come from the school, the council or the test organiser, and were checked on Mon 9 Nov 2026. They can change, so confirm them on the school's admissions page before relying on them.

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