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Dorset grammar schools entrance test
- Area
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Run by
- Dorset Consortium of Grammar Schools
How the test works
One joint test for Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, Parkstone Grammar and Poole Grammar.
How results are given: A standardised score.
Arrangements can change from year to year. The official website has the final word.
Key dates
Dates for September 2027 entry
National dates for England
- 31 October 2026
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2027
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
The Dorset grammar schools entrance test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Dorset Consortium of Grammar Schools page.