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Reading School entrance test
- Area
- Reading
- Run by
- Reading School
How the test works
Boys must be 'of the standard' in each element, then priority criteria apply. Tested in July of Year 5. Separate from Kendrick.
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 Reading School entrance test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Reading School page.