Dates and deadlines11+

When to register for 11+ entry in September 2027

Registration deadlines for 11+ entry in September 2027 at the 20 London and home-counties independent schools we cover, with sources.

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Every school sets its own deadline, and several say plainly that late registrations won't be accepted. The table below lists the closing date for 11+ entry in September 2027 from each school's own admissions pages. Times are given where the school gives one.

Registration deadlines, September 2027 entry

School11+ registration closesGood to know
City of London School for GirlsFri 30 Oct 2026
Hampton SchoolSun 1 Nov 2026Bursary applications close the same day
Guildford High SchoolSun 1 Nov 2026£150 non-refundable registration fee
City of London SchoolMon 2 Nov 2026Same deadline for 10+
Dulwich CollegeMon 2 Nov 2026, middaySame deadline for 10+ and 13+ (September 2027 entry)
King's College SchoolMon 2 Nov 2026, 12 noonSame deadline for 13+ (September 2029 entry)
Highgate SchoolWed 4 Nov 2026, noonBursary deadline the same day
Godolphin and LatymerFri 6 Nov 2026, noonThe Examination Entry Form has the same deadline
Haberdashers' Boys' SchoolFri 6 Nov 2026£150 non-refundable fee; same deadline for 13+ (September 2027 entry)
St Paul's Girls' SchoolFri 6 Nov 2026, 9amBursary requests are made on this form
James Allen's Girls' SchoolTue 10 Nov 2026Register with ISEB first for an Applicant Code
Alleyn's SchoolFri 13 Nov 2026, middayLate forms are not accepted
North London Collegiate SchoolFri 13 Nov 2026, 4pmBursary deadline the same day
St Albans SchoolFri 13 Nov 2026Same deadline for 13+
Westminster SchoolClosed Wed 30 Sep 2026Closes 30 September of the year before entry
Sevenoaks SchoolClosed Mon 21 Sep 2026The school's pages give two dates (15 and 21 September)
Wycombe AbbeyClosedCloses 1 June in the year before entry
Latymer Upper SchoolClosed Mon 12 Oct 2026, midday
Royal Grammar School GuildfordClosed Thu 15 Oct 2026
St Paul's SchoolClosed Fri 16 Oct 2026September 2028 registration opens in April 2027
Key date

City of London School for Girls closes first among the schools still open, on Friday 30 October 2026.

Before you register

  1. Check the exact time. Several schools close at noon or midday, not midnight, and one closes at 9am.
  2. Look for a second form. Godolphin and Latymer has an Examination Entry Form with the same deadline as registration. James Allen's Girls' School asks you to register with ISEB first.
  3. Ask for a bursary when you register. At Hampton, Highgate and North London Collegiate School the bursary deadline is the same day as registration.
  4. Tell the school about access needs early. Alleyn's School, for example, asks for evidence for access arrangements by its registration deadline.
Check with the school

Dates are for September 2027 entry and were checked against each school's own pages. They can change, so confirm on the school's website before you rely on them.

If your child is in Year 5

Some deadlines for September 2028 entry fall within the next year. Westminster says registration is already open for 11+ entry in 2028, and it closes on 30 September of the year before entry. Wycombe Abbey closes registration on 1 June of the year before entry. St Paul's School opens registration for September 2028 entry in April 2027. Each school's guide on Akiru lists its next cycle where the school has published it.

Questions parents ask

Can I register after the deadline?

Alleyn's School, James Allen's Girls' School, St Paul's Girls' School and Latymer Upper School say plainly that they won't accept late registrations. If you've missed a date at any school, contact its admissions team directly.

Do all schools use the same deadline?

No. Each school sets its own. For September 2027 entry they range from 1 June 2026 (Wycombe Abbey's rule) to Friday 13 November 2026.

Is registration the same as the bursary application?

Not always. At Hampton, Highgate and North London Collegiate School the bursary deadline is the same day as registration. At City of London School the first bursary form is due on Tuesday 10 November 2026, and at King's College School the bursary deadline is Wednesday 18 November 2026. Our guide to each school lists both dates.

Sources

Each school's own admissions pages and documents, checked by 21 October 2026:

  1. City of London School for Girls: 11+ admissions
  2. City of London School: 11+ entry
  3. City of London School: Transformational Bursaries
  4. Dulwich College: Year 7 entry (11+)
  5. King's College School: 11+ entry
  6. Hampton School: Register
  7. Guildford High School: key admissions dates
  8. Guildford High School: Admissions Guide 2026-27 (PDF)
  9. Highgate School: joining at 11+
  10. Godolphin and Latymer: 11+ entry
  11. Haberdashers' Boys' School: admissions process
  12. Haberdashers' Boys' School: Admissions Policy (PDF)
  13. St Paul's Girls' School: 11+ entry
  14. James Allen's Girls' School: apply
  15. Alleyn's School: Senior School 11+
  16. North London Collegiate School: joining the Senior School
  17. St Albans School: our admissions process
  18. Latymer Upper School: joining at 11+
  19. St Paul's School: important dates for 11+
  20. Royal Grammar School Guildford: Senior (ages 11-18) admissions
  21. Westminster: 11+ entry
  22. Sevenoaks School: how to apply for Year 7
  23. Wycombe Abbey: registration 11+ and 13+

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