King Edward VI Aston School: 11+ test and key dates

King Edward VI Aston School is a boys grammar school in Birmingham. It selects pupils with the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test (GL Assessment).

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

Location
Birmingham, B6 6DJ
Pupils
Boys, 140 places in Year 7
Entrance test
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test (GL Assessment)
Subjects tested
English comprehension, verbal reasoning, maths and non-verbal reasoning
Pass mark
Qualifying score 205; KE VI priority score 224 (2027 entry)
Test run by
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test: Birmingham (King Edward VI Foundation)
Links
School website · Admissions page

Key dates

For entry in September 2028

Thu 10 Jun 2027Open morning Source
Mon 14 Jun 2027Open morning Source

For entry in September 2027

Tue 5 May 2026Test registration opens Source · shared by all schools in the area
Fri 12 Jun 2026, 16:00Reasonable adjustments requests close Source · shared by all schools in the area
Fri 26 Jun 2026, 16:00Registration closes Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 12 Sep 2026West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test (AM and PM sessions) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Fri 16 Oct 2026Test results sent Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 31 Oct 2026Secondary school 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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