St Olave's Grammar School 11+: dates for 2027 and 2028 entry
St Olave's Grammar School in Orpington selects through its own two-stage Selective Entrance Test. Registration is short and early: the form is open for only three weeks in June of Year 5.
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Entry points and deadlines
Register through the Supplementary Information Form (SIF); late applications aren't accepted.
All entrance tests take place at St Olave's.
Read the school's admissions policy for the number of places and the Pupil Premium arrangements.
Testing
Stage 1 in September; outcomes before October half term.
Stage 2 in November, for those invited back.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday 8 June 2026, 9am | SIF opens |
| Monday 29 June 2026, midday | SIF closes |
| Friday 18 September 2026 | Selective Entrance Test, Stage 1 |
| Mid-October 2026 | Stage 1 outcome |
| Friday 13 November 2026 | Stage 2 |
| Monday 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
How to prepare
- ✓ For 2028 entry, the SIF opens on Monday 7 June 2027 and closes at midday on Monday 28 June 2027; Stage 1 is on Friday 17 September 2027 and Stage 2 on Friday 12 November 2027.
- ✓ The open evening for 2028 entry is on Thursday 24 June 2027.
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Common questions
When is the St Olave's 11+ for 2028 entry?＋
Stage 1 on Friday 17 September 2027 and Stage 2 on Friday 12 November 2027, after registration from 7 to 28 June 2027.
Is the St Olave's test in two stages?＋
Yes: Stage 1 in September and Stage 2 in November for those invited back.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.