Secondary Transfer Test
The Buckinghamshire 11+ entrance exam, produced by GL Assessment, sat by Year 6 children in September.
Definition
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test — commonly called the Bucks 11+ — is the selective entrance examination that determines grammar school eligibility for all 13 state grammar schools in Buckinghamshire. It is produced by GL Assessment and consists of two 45-minute papers covering verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning (including spatial), mathematical reasoning, and English comprehension. All instructions are delivered via audio recording. The test is sat in September of Year 6, approximately 12 months before secondary school begins. Registration closes in June of Year 5.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the test sat?
In-county Buckinghamshire children typically sit the test at their own primary school. The school arranges this automatically once children are registered. Out-of-county and independent school children sit the test at an allocated test centre.
How long is the Secondary Transfer Test?
The test consists of two papers, each 45 minutes long, sat on the same day. Children have a short break between papers. The total sitting time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, not counting breaks and instructions.
12 questions across all four domains — instant GL-style score and readiness band. No account needed.