Bexley Selection Test 11+

What the test covers

• Reading comprehension
• Maths
• Verbal reasoning
• Non-verbal reasoning

Set by Quest Assessments since 2026 (it was GL before). Verbal ability counts for half the score; maths is tested as numerical reasoning.

Last year's dates (September 2027 entry)

Based on last year's dates (September 2027 entry). Schools have not published dates for September 2028 entry yet, so always check each school's own website before you register.

Registration

1–31 March 2026

Test

7–10 September 2026

Results and offers

Results 2 October; offers 1 March 2027

See the full month-by-month timeline

Official free practice material

The test is now set by Quest Assessments, which publishes four free practice booklets (English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning) with answer-sheet practice.

• Bexley Selection Test practice booklets (opens in a new tab)Free practice

  Four free booklets of sample questions, plus practice filling in the answer sheet. (Quest Assessments)

• Selection tests (opens in a new tab)Admissions page

  The two papers, the four grammar schools, registration and dates. (London Borough of Bexley)

• The Bexley Selection Test (opens in a new tab)Admissions page

  Bexley Grammar School's guide; registered families are sent familiarisation material. (Bexley Grammar School)

What to practise

• Reading comprehension: Read widely every day and answer questions about what the writer means, not only what happens.
• Maths: Keep arithmetic quick and accurate, and practise multi-step word problems up to the end of Year 6.
• Verbal reasoning: Build vocabulary and learn the common verbal reasoning question types: codes, hidden words, series and word links.
• Non-verbal reasoning: Practise shape patterns, codes, reflections, folding and cubes until the question types feel familiar.

Want to try some questions now? Get our free practice paper with answers.