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11+ exam dates: 2026 tests and the pattern for 2027
Most 11+ tests are sat in September at the start of Year 6, with registration in the spring or early summer of Year 5. Here are the 2026 dates (for September 2027 entry) for some of the biggest areas.
| Area | Registration | Test | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 June – 1 July 2026 | 10 September 2026 (Kent primaries); 12–13 September (others) | 15 October 2026 |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 May – 2 June 2026 (if not entered automatically) | 8 and 10 September 2026 | 9 October 2026 |
| Sutton (SET) | 1 May – 31 July 2026 | 15 September 2026 (Stage 1) | Outcome email the week after |
| Essex (CSSE) | 12 May – 19 June 2026 | 19 September 2026 | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for 2027
If your child is in Year 5 now, expect registration to open between May and June 2027 and the tests to be in September 2027, at the start of Year 6. Dates move by a few days each year, so always check the official admissions page for your area.
A simple timeline for Year 5
- Autumn and spring: build core skills and find out which test your area uses.
- Spring: register as soon as it opens, and book any access arrangements.
- Summer: full timed mocks every week or two, and review the topics that come up wrong.
- September: keep practice light in the final days, and get plenty of sleep.
Start with a free sample of any 11+ paper.
Always check the official source. Written and checked by the Exam Mocks UK team against the official sources on 5 November 2026.