RGS High Wycombe 11+ admissions: 2027 entry
The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe is a selective boys' grammar school with day and boarding places. Boys qualify through the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Published Admission Number for Years 7-11: 182 day places and 10 boarding places; 50 more join in Year 12.
Boys need a Secondary Transfer Test score of 121 or more, or to be deemed qualified by a Selection Review Panel.
Testing is automatic for boys at Buckinghamshire primary schools unless parents withdraw them.
Boarding places have their own application form and policy.
Testing
Two test papers in the autumn of Year 6, through the Buckinghamshire Transfer Test.
Parents of boys below 121 can ask for a Selection Review if particular circumstances affected the test; a panel of headteachers decides before places are allocated.
A waiting list runs from November, and late transfer testing happens in January and February.
Buckinghamshire Transfer Test dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 May to 2 June 2026 | Registration for children not entered automatically |
| 8 September 2026 | Practice test |
| 10 September 2026 | Secondary Transfer Test |
| 9 October 2026 | Results |
| 31 October 2026 | Secondary application deadline |
| 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Apply for a Selection Review promptly if illness or circumstances affected the test.
- ✓ Boarding applicants should complete the boarding registration form as well.
Need help with the tests? 11+ tutoring in Buckinghamshire, the Buckinghamshire Transfer Test or standardised scores explained.
Common questions
How many places does RGS High Wycombe have?＋
182 day places and 10 boarding places in Year 7.
What is a Selection Review?＋
A review by a panel of headteachers for boys who scored below 121 because of particular circumstances on the test.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.